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Traffic Tickets Questions & Answers
Q: Confused - is it okay to use your cellphone when driving - I see yes, but then I see some cities ban it?
Zachary Divelbiss' answer
Correct, Arizona used to completely allow cell phone use while driving. Now, certain cities have created their own laws that prohibit it. A violation will result in a civil fine. In addition, there have also been laws about the age of the driver (under 18) and their ability to use their phone in the car. Be sure to check where you live and common places where you drive for the most update to day laws regarding cell phone use.
Correct, Arizona used to completely allow cell phone use while driving. Now, certain cities have created their own laws that prohibit it. A violation will result in a civil fine. In addition, there have also been laws about the age of the driver (under 18) and their ability to use their phone in the car. Be sure to check where you live and common places where you drive for the most update to day laws regarding cell phone use.
Q: I recently got a speeding ticket of going 95 in a 60 as well as a misdemeanor charge of reckless driving.
Amanda Bowden Houser's answer
Actually both charges are misdemeanors. If convicted as charged, your license will be suspended if you are licensed in NC and if not, your privilege to drive in NC will be suspended and likely your home state DMV notified and they will likely suspend you, your insurance will likely go up - dramatically, there will be court cost and possibly fines, likely of at least $188 but very likely way more and you could potentially face jail time. As to what you should do, first and foremost don't...
Actually both charges are misdemeanors. If convicted as charged, your license will be suspended if you are licensed in NC and if not, your privilege to drive in NC will be suspended and likely your home state DMV notified and they will likely suspend you, your insurance will likely go up - dramatically, there will be court cost and possibly fines, likely of at least $188 but very likely way more and you could potentially face jail time. As to what you should do, first and foremost don't...
Q: I got a ticket for my license plate being in my windshield and not on my front bumper. Will it be thrown out?
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Grant St Julian III's answer
What you state is not a defense. Having a license plate in the windshield is a violation of the law if the car is driven on a Texas road, regardless of where the car was purchased.
What you state is not a defense. Having a license plate in the windshield is a violation of the law if the car is driven on a Texas road, regardless of where the car was purchased.
Q: In the state of Missouri, what are all the skateboarding laws? Where can I view them?
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Timur Akpinar's answer
If you are not able to find laws in your ordinary searches under civil, traffic, recreational, and other laws, you could check with your elected officials on the city council, assembly, and other local, city, and state government bodies. One of the problems with skateboarding is that many places and parks do not want it because they consider it a liability, meaning that they’re afraid of getting sued if someone injures themselves or someone else. Good luck.
Tim Akpinar
If you are not able to find laws in your ordinary searches under civil, traffic, recreational, and other laws, you could check with your elected officials on the city council, assembly, and other local, city, and state government bodies. One of the problems with skateboarding is that many places and parks do not want it because they consider it a liability, meaning that they’re afraid of getting sued if someone injures themselves or someone else. Good luck.
Tim Akpinar
Q: What does did unlawfully operated mean? I was issue ticket for failure to observe signal with a court date TBD .
Stuart Nachbar's answer
Yes, there are different tickets he could have issued and unlawfully operate is appropriate as would failure to obey a traffic signal
Yes, there are different tickets he could have issued and unlawfully operate is appropriate as would failure to obey a traffic signal
Q: How many points off your license for, disregarding highway sign. 26.2-830
Daniel P Leavitt's answer
If you are licensed in Virginia that's 3 demerit points under 46.2-830. A lawyer might be able to help you get it reduced or dismissed
If you are licensed in Virginia that's 3 demerit points under 46.2-830. A lawyer might be able to help you get it reduced or dismissed
Q: I got a speeding ticket 50/35. There was no sign on my side dropping speed from 45 to 35? Do I have a case?
Daniel P Leavitt's answer
There has to be a posted sign putting you on notice of the change. I'd try to document it somehow if there is not a posted sign by traveling the same route to verify.
There has to be a posted sign putting you on notice of the change. I'd try to document it somehow if there is not a posted sign by traveling the same route to verify.
Q: I was stopped for an inspection sticker , he ran my name and an old warrant came up spent
Ellen Cronin Badeaux's answer
Do not put your name or email on this public website. Hire a traffic court attorney to help you with the attachment and tickets.
Do not put your name or email on this public website. Hire a traffic court attorney to help you with the attachment and tickets.
Q: i was locked up for a few months , i come home to a bunch of tickets , its very obvious that someone was driving my
Zev Goldstein's answer
Hi,
Yes you can, we have had such cases. If you need assistance please contact us.
Zev
Hi,
Yes you can, we have had such cases. If you need assistance please contact us.
Zev
Q: DUI Suspended License
Mr. Hudson Thomas Bair's answer
It's hard to answer your question because you really aren't asking a question. If you were arrested for DUI then you should consult a lawyer as quickly as possible since you have rights that will "expire" within 10 days of your arrest. Despite the fact that your license is expired you can reinstate at any time (unless you are suspended, in which case you have to clear up the suspension before getting your license). It seems likely the stop for swerving was the grounds for the initial contact...
It's hard to answer your question because you really aren't asking a question. If you were arrested for DUI then you should consult a lawyer as quickly as possible since you have rights that will "expire" within 10 days of your arrest. Despite the fact that your license is expired you can reinstate at any time (unless you are suspended, in which case you have to clear up the suspension before getting your license). It seems likely the stop for swerving was the grounds for the initial contact...
Q: how many point for one drive license in the state Maryland
Mark Oakley's answer
Not sure what you are asking, but if you accumulate 8 points in any 2 year period, the MVA can suspend your MD license. 12 points will result in revocation of your license.
Not sure what you are asking, but if you accumulate 8 points in any 2 year period, the MVA can suspend your MD license. 12 points will result in revocation of your license.
Q: Wreck no driver license. Given paper todo ddc. There was no complaint number on ticket.
Zachary Divelbiss' answer
There should be some type of case number on your ticket, usually at the very top. If not, you will need to contact the court where the ticket was issued. The court information should also be on the ticket. The court will be able to give you the case number if you well them your name and date of birth. Then you can complete DDS.
There should be some type of case number on your ticket, usually at the very top. If not, you will need to contact the court where the ticket was issued. The court information should also be on the ticket. The court will be able to give you the case number if you well them your name and date of birth. Then you can complete DDS.
Q: Can you still park within 30ft of a bus stop on the weekend when the bus doesn’t run at all?
Daniel P Leavitt's answer
I recommend that you call a skilled MD traffic lawyer who will be able to guide you in the right direction.
I recommend that you call a skilled MD traffic lawyer who will be able to guide you in the right direction.
Q: If you get a traffic violation on provisional and plan for trial do you restart 18 months from date of ticket or trial?
Daniel P Leavitt's answer
You will want to contact a skilled MD traffic lawyer. Many of these lawyers will offer a consultation over the phone to explain what they may be able to do for you.
You will want to contact a skilled MD traffic lawyer. Many of these lawyers will offer a consultation over the phone to explain what they may be able to do for you.
Q: Received ticket less then 12 months after receiving PBJ. What should I do?
Daniel P Leavitt's answer
Contact a skilled MD traffic attorney and hopefully they can guide you in the right direction.
Contact a skilled MD traffic attorney and hopefully they can guide you in the right direction.
Q: What do I do if I got a fix it ticket on a rental?
Daniel P Leavitt's answer
You will want to contact an attorney in MA who can advise you as to whether or not they can help once you explain to them the details of your case.
You will want to contact an attorney in MA who can advise you as to whether or not they can help once you explain to them the details of your case.
Q: Do I need a lawyer for a seatbelt violation in a window tint violation or can I just make payments on the fine
Daniel P Leavitt's answer
You will want to call around for a NC lawyer as every attorney is different on how they take payments. Some do partial payments and some don't.
You will want to call around for a NC lawyer as every attorney is different on how they take payments. Some do partial payments and some don't.
Q: Is it okay if I check waze while I'm driving?
Daniel P Leavitt's answer
Every state has different laws on what you can and cannot do. Checking Waze often falls into a gray area where you can be careless by taking your attention off the road so check with a NC lawyer who can advise you and probably get more specific information about your case.
Every state has different laws on what you can and cannot do. Checking Waze often falls into a gray area where you can be careless by taking your attention off the road so check with a NC lawyer who can advise you and probably get more specific information about your case.
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