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Q: Can I get pulled over for a seatbelt but before he got to my window I had it on ? He said he pulled me over for it
Allison Brandt Blackwelder
Allison Brandt Blackwelder
answered on Mar 14, 2017

Yes, that is allowed and standard operating procedure for officers.

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Q: Do you have to slow down or stop when making a left turn from the middle/yellow lane, if the oncoming cars are far away?
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Mar 11, 2017

You need to read your rules of the road. In most states you pull up to the line, stop, then go. If they are far away, nothing happened, right? If something happened they weren't that far away, right? If yoiu got a ticket read your statute.Very closely.

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Q: I got pulled over for going under a red light when I had enough time. He gave me two tickets and I have court.

I got charged for two things I was unaware of and the tickets do not have the ticket amounts. Should I be worried? What should I expect? I am also in Spartanburg,SC

Allison Brandt Blackwelder
Allison Brandt Blackwelder
answered on Mar 4, 2017

Traffic citations can have consequences beyond court dates and fines. An experienced traffic attorney can look at you citations and let you know what options may be available to make things better. Call one today to make sure you take advantage of all of your options.

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Q: I got a ticket 5 years ago for a expired licence and I didn't pay it what do I need to do to go get my licence back.
Allison Brandt Blackwelder
Allison Brandt Blackwelder
answered on Feb 11, 2017

Your first step is contacting the court that handled your case five years ago and paying that fine or serving whatever sentence was ordered. If you have no other license issues, proof that you handled the old charge may be enough for the DMV to allow you to get your license back.

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Q: I was charged with reckless driving in SC. The road was wet and when I pulled out my tires spun. I was also arrested.

I have no criminal record. No priors other then one speeding ticket. The officer sent me to jail for the night. What should I do to fight this in court?

Allison Brandt Blackwelder
Allison Brandt Blackwelder
answered on Jan 10, 2017

Bottom line: Contact an attorney to see what options might be available to you and your specific set of circumstances prior to your court date.

Reckless Driving is a serious traffic offense and can lead to issues with license suspension, insurance premium increases, and other...
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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Traffic Tickets for South Carolina on
Q: Do law enforcement officers have impunity to laws against texting and driving or destracted driving?
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Oct 30, 2016

Kinda sorta, unless they cause a wreck. They also are known to exceed the speed limit.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets, Car Accidents and Juvenile Law for South Carolina on
Q: Can a 15-16 year old go to juby for leaving a cine, & no divers license?
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Sep 30, 2016

Only if there was major damage or serious injury.However a lot depends on the charges.The juvenile needs to talk to a lawyer who handles tickets.

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