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I started to pull out of the Walmart parking lot when a car pulled out from a lot across the street and I had to brake. When I backed up to get out of the street, the car behind me was driving forward and my bumper tapped his. He overreacted and accused me of damaging his car that was obviously... View More 
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answered on Mar 27, 2019
From your facts it does appear to be your fault, that is a Rule of
The Road Violation occurred. If you plead Guilty and pay the Citation, it will appear on your MVR. You may wish to hire a lawyer to represent you, so something besides a conviction might go down. Your Insurance Company... View More
I received an Automated Traffic Enforcement Notification of Violation - Speed. I was able to look at the ticket online and see it was where I let my sister borrow my car. But she denies speeding. I have heard that since it was a video collected ticket that I do not have to pay and I should just... View More
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answered on Mar 22, 2019
It is a Civil Claim for Debt, not a Criminal Charge. It is your choice, but it cannot go on your MVR, or put you in Jail. But Collectors can sue, hound you and execute any judgments against your property.
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answered on Mar 19, 2019
You have not stated what happened. But any conviction of a Rule of the Road Violation will result in points against your MVR for the last twelve months.
What am I expected to receive from the court. Other party cut me off, I had to hit breaks to prevent collision. Other party never stopped.
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answered on Mar 18, 2019
The Court may give you some relief, but will probably find you Guilty. It is possible that you will have to make Restitution. You may want to make a claim on your Insurance. With the Rule of Road Violation will come some points on your MVR.
If I'm not mistaking, it reads if I don't exceed over 55 mph, then I shouldn't have to pay. Am I reading this wrong?
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answered on Mar 12, 2019
No, you have not read the entire Statute. Hire a competent attorney to work the Citation out so it does not put Points against your MVR. Diversion or Dismissal with payment of costs would work out well for you.
My husband has traffic tickets ranging from 2 years to 17 years old, they say he needs to pay them all before reinstatement. However, I had some tickets that were only 5 years old that fell off and was reinstated. They are tickets like driving with no license and no proof of insurance.
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answered on Mar 7, 2019
The Statute of Limitations for Misdemeanors is one year to initiate the charge from the date of incident. If the Citation is issued, then the charge is made, and the outstanding charge can stay out there basically forever. You may go to each Court and attempt to try to dismiss the old... View More
I was told that if I show up for court and the officer does not my traffic ticket would be tossed out. This is in TN. Is that true?
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answered on Mar 6, 2019
Not at all. Sometimes other witnesses exist besides a law enforcement officer. And usually the Court will give the State more than one chance to put on proof of a crime. This is the reason you should be very humble in presenting your Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Prosecution. It is sometimes... View More
My wife had a fender bender 2 yr ago and insurance had lapsed .now I get a letter from tn stating they are going to revoke my license..if I dont pay..how is this possible
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answered on Feb 25, 2019
Without Liability Insurance you have violated the Financial Responsibility Laws. The Department of Safety can suspend either the Operator's or Owner's Driving Privileges, or both. You probably need to hire an attorney and demand an Administrative Hearing immediately. If you pay the... View More
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answered on Feb 7, 2019
Yes. The Children would probably have nothing to do with the Rule of the Road Violation unless the Officer knew you were distracted by Them. This Statute is usually given in connection with an accident.
I always drop my daughter off in the neighborhood next to her school in Shelby County, Tennessee so she can walk without having to go through traffic. However, this morning there was an officer outside who pulled me over and said that he would give me a ticket if I did it again. On the side of the... View More
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answered on Feb 6, 2019
It is not legal for you to park there, much less halt briefly, and let out or pick up a passenger. However a Parking Citation is rarely a Rule of the Road Violation, so it does not go on your Motor Vehicle Record for the last year. You do not acquire points against your Driving License.
I was driving home from college for the long weekend. Playing music too loud and not paying attention and then lights.. first ticket ever and really do not want to have my insurance rates go up because of this but I am not sure if I should go to court and if I do go to court I have no idea what to... View More
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answered on Jan 18, 2019
Definitely go to Court on time, in proper clothing and act respectfully. You may be offered some type of Diversion such as a Class or Costs which will allow the Court to Dismiss or Reduce the Speeding Violation.
Even if you are Convicted, it may not make it to your MVR.
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answered on Jan 14, 2019
It is doubtful the General Sessions Judge will give you any Jail time. However you should hire a competent attorney to go to Court with you. It may be possible to Divert it or Dismiss it, with Costs paid. A conviction is certain to add points to your MVR for the last 12 months, which could... View More
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answered on Jan 14, 2019
Usually most applicable fill in blanks need to be annotated. But Officers make mistakes all the time and the Courts usually allow it. Even if you make a Motion to Dismiss, the Court can dismiss the Citation then have you stand there while the Court gets an Affidavit from the Officer to issue an... View More
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answered on Jan 11, 2019
No. But if the Kentucky Ticket goes down as a conviction, then it will probably show up on your Motor Vehicular Report for the last 12 months. This might affect you in Court for another Charge or raise your Insurance rates.
I called TN DMV (i do not know where the ticket was given, it was on a freeway) and they have no record of my name anywhere. I have a valid LA license that is clear. I am worried that there is a bench warrant for my arrest. I will be undergoing a background check to attend my son’s Navy bootcamp... View More
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answered on Jan 11, 2019
You will need to hire an attorney to check with the Court Offices in the Counties near the Interstate Stop in 2010. You also need a TBI Background Check. All of this could be completed in about two weeks from when you obtain competent counsel.
I was on the interstate. What will keep this off my record?
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answered on Jan 11, 2019
Always go to Court on a Speeding Ticket. The Judge may allow you some way to Divert a Conviction, or even Dismiss it. That Violation is a 9 mph over type which is not reportable on your last 12 month's MVR. But you should still try to get is Diverted or Dismissed. Do not be smart to... View More
As I was cleaning my car out at my home an officer pulled up and wanted to know what I was doing.he had that I was stealing the car or something out of it.I showed him my D.L and Reg. He said ok.nothing more was said until
I shut and locked my car and started in the house.thats when he ask... View More
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answered on Jan 11, 2019
The Officer will probably claim the paraphernalia was in plain view. But hire a competent attorney and prepare for a Preliminary Hearing. It is doubtful, but you might get Indicted. If so, then file a Motion to Suppress Evidence due to an illegal Search.
I am trying to renew my DL in CA after living here 4.5 yrs. TN has put a hold on my DL renewal. Found out it’s from tickets that I don’t remember getting in 2012 for going 65 in 55mph on interstate, no insurance, and expired registration. Why am I just now finding out about these unpaid... View More
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answered on Jan 11, 2019
If the Charges were initiated within one year of the incidents, then they were timely prosecuted. Hire a competent attorney to run down each Citation and dispose of each as painlessly as possible. You want Dismissals or Paid In Full Receipts to show the Tennessee Department of Safety the Charges... View More
Accident involved another vehicle
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answered on Jan 11, 2019
Tort liability will probably attach as negligence per se. All of this will make it almost impossible to ever get a Driver's License in Tennessee . You may wish to file Chapter 7 Bankruptcy with a Notice To Creditors for the Department of Safety. Or you might qualify for a License from... View More
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answered on Nov 2, 2018
You can refuse to sign acknowledgement of the Summons to Court. But the Officer that stopped you will probably arrest you. It is his discretion. If you do not show up to Court after signing the Ticket or making Bail, the Judge will probably send out a Bench Warrant for your Arrest, possibly... View More
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