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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for California on
Q: can you serve a cr125 by mail san bernardino california

this is for a traffic citation from chp

Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
answered on Dec 4, 2024

You know, I am looking at this form CR-125, It is a subpoena for appearance in court, and the proof of service says "I personally served a copy of this subpoena on...." followed by Date, time, place and the name of the person personally served. In plain English, a subpoena must be... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Traffic Tickets for Maryland on
Q: In maryland if you were driving a moped without a license and your on probation is it a technical or non technical vop

Furst all charges all say moped except for larger charge says motor vehicle which is much different and what he was driving the wrong charge is listed instead with greater consequence how do i get that dismissed and two as its a lesser Charge does it still count as a non technical violation or is... View More

Lee Eidelberg
Lee Eidelberg
answered on Dec 3, 2024

a Moped is a motor vehicle in Maryland and the operator must be licensed. A motor vehicle violation, if one is convicted, may trigger a violation of probation, but that depends on the terms of the probation order. You would be best to consult with a qualified traffic attorney who can evaluate the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Texas on
Q: i got a handi cap ticket in my apartments for parking in handicap but the management told me i could park there because

apts just open and we didnt have parking set and towing yet and they were doing the gates and the lines were being re done and would change including handicap what can i do to get money back after car ws booted and made to pay to get it off

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Nov 20, 2024

If the apartment management had your car towed, you should ask the individual who gave you permission to park in the handicap space to pay any expenses you incurred in reliance upon what he/she told you.

If the towing company towed your car without authorization, you could probably sue the...
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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Gov & Administrative Law for Nebraska on
Q: Can you have Christmas lights on your car in NE?

The only information I found was that you can not have red or green lights visible directly in front, and you can not have flashing or amber lights. Does this mean I can have red mounted on the sides with blue as long as they are constantly on and not flashing or rotating?

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Nov 18, 2024

Below is a statute that addresses some of the restrictions on the lights. Depending on where you drive, there are also other ordinances and laws that apply.

https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=60-6,225

If you review to the below, it has some of the more...
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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Traffic Tickets and Insurance Defense for California on
Q: How much trouble am i in for falling asleep while diving, running a red light and causing a collision?

No one was hurt although the minivan spun several times it had to be towed away. It was a family on vacation and the minivan belongs to a rental company. I have no information from them and don't know what do I do? Also my car is a salvage title with no insurance and no registration but I do... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 23, 2024

It could depend on how aggressively the other side's attorney and authorities want to press those issues. If the other side chooses to bring a case, it could depend on how it would be handled. Some plaintiff attorneys assess an accident case in a matter-of-fact approach, seeing it solely in... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: can a driver under 21 get their license revoked if they received 2 tickets but one of them were previously dropped?

I’m 17, live in Illinois, and some months ago received a ticket and court date for driving with no insurance but the charge was dropped. I today received a speeding ticket for going 20 over and will be appearing in court for this as well in about a month. Will my license get revoked?

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answered on Nov 8, 2024

Neither suspended nor revoked if you properly described your driving record and the disposition of the first ticket. What you should do is request court to provision, so it does not get written up as a conviction. The reason this is important is if you have a conviction on this one, you have to... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Traffic Tickets, Car Accidents and Municipal Law for Ohio on
Q: While backing out of driveway at night got broadsided dead-center. Who is at fault?

In NE Ohio at 7:25PM few days ago backing out my car with lights from a driveway looking both sides onto a rural highway(single lane two way 55mph highway). Get broad sided dead center(between front and back passenger door) by another car. Question is, who is at fault. Got cited by the cop for... View More

Bruce Boerst
Bruce Boerst
answered on Nov 14, 2024

'm sorry to hear about your accident. Determining fault in such situations involves understanding Ohio's traffic laws and the specifics of the incident.

Ohio Traffic Laws:

According to Ohio Revised Code § 4511.44, when entering or crossing a highway from a place other...
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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Virginia on
Q: A ticket arrived in the mail for speeding how should I proceed
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answered on Nov 1, 2024

This sounds like a speeding camera ticket. For these, no points are assessed against your driver's license and no report is made to the DMV or your insurance provider; however, they are still allowed to demand that you pay a civil penalty. To be sure, you could consult with a lawyer in your... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Municipal Law for New Jersey on
Q: How to get rid of a warrant?

My friend was driving without a license and given a ticket. I’m assuming she also got a court date but she missed it and never received anything in the mail because she moved to a new address. Because she missed the court date, she now has a warrant and we would like to know how she can get rid... View More

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Oct 29, 2024

A good lawyer can help your friend by turning her into the court and thus keeping here most likely out of jail on the warrant, then a new court date will be set. That being said, based on what she is charged with again a good lawyer may be able to help keep her out of jail on the original charges.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: I am 16 years old and have gotten 2 tickets. Should I be worried?

The first ticket was about 4 months after I got my license and it was 22 over. The judge reduced it to a loud exhaust. 6 months later I got a ticket for 15 over. Should I be worried about my license being taken away and would taking a driving course before my court date be beneficial?

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answered on Oct 25, 2024

Yes. Assuming you were convicted of the first ticket and if you are convicted of this one, your license will be suspended. To avoid that you should request court supervision on the new ticket. You’ll have to bring a parent or guardian with you to court and get the permission of the judge to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Georgia on
Q: Is my wife at fault?

My wife got T bones by a car not paying attention, she was driving through the light and a truck cut her off at the intersection causing her to be stuck so when the in coming traffic came the driver was not paying attention and hit her

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 25, 2024

A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for over two weeks. This may be more of a "Car Accident" question than a traffic ticket question. At any rate, she is not liable if she had no reason to anticipate the truck's maneuver. She also has the strong... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Georgia on
Q: Do I have to sign a ticket in the state of Georgia

My friend and I were pulled over for going to slow in the left lane. Mine you there were no cars behind her, she had went around a truck and stayed in the left lane. The officer stated that she was driving to slow 48 in a 55 zone. Other cars need to pass that was going faster. The only cars were... View More

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answered on Oct 23, 2024

Signing a ticket is not an admission of guilt, but rather, acknowledgement of the court date on it. It is important to note that most moving violations in Georgia are considered criminal misdemeanors, meaning that they are punishable by up to 12 months in jail and a $1,000 fine. Additionally,... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Virginia on
Q: Did 46.2-1014 high mount brake not working give reasonable suspicion to make traffic stop in 2014
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answered on Oct 23, 2024

In 2014, yes. As of 2021, the Virginia Code was amended to label a number of traffic infractions "secondary violations" which, standing alone, do not justify a traffic stop. But this new rule is not retroactive to traffic stops from 2014.

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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Virginia on
Q: Will I get a ticket for passing a stopped school bus?

I passed a school bus that was pulled to the side of the road at an entrance road. It had hazards and the yellow warning lights but no red lights and no arm deployed. Another school bus in between us passed in the same manner as I did. After that bus passed I waited a second or two and the stopped... View More

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answered on Oct 25, 2024

Yellow warning lights begin to deviate from their intended purpose if they're left on indefinitely. I have seen this behavior before from some school bus drivers and it is a problem for other motorists who have to decide how to proceed. It sounds like you took reasonable precautions before... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Georgia on
Q: How to I file an appeal for a bench trial which is a jury trial right now?

I (uneducated about the difference) requested a jury trial when I was asked if I wanted a jury or bench trial. I’m wondering how I can file an appeal.

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answered on Oct 21, 2024

If you filed the demand for jury trial in a city, recorders or magistrate court, your case may have already been transferred to a state or superior court for the trial. Regardless, you can switch to a bench trial merely by filing a document known as a "Waiver of Jury Trial" with the clerk... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and DUI / DWI for Texas on
Q: Can I say CORPUS DELICTI against traffic violations.
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Oct 18, 2024

Absolutely. It won't prevent you from receiving a citation or from being arrested for a serious violation like DWI. But you can certainly say it if you like.

Whether you say it or not, the principle of corpus delicti applies, and the State must present sufficient evidence to prove...
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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Mexico on
Q: Is it possible to remove an old driving ticket from your record?

It’s for a company that says I’m not able to drive with three. It’s really impacting me badly. I can pay I just need it to be removed.

Lee Green
Lee Green
answered on Oct 17, 2024

It is possible to get some types of tickets removed from your record. The legal process in New Mexico is called a petition for expungement. The statute is Section 29-3A-4 and 29-3A-5. Check out NMOneSource (nmonesource.com). It's a really great free resource with all of New Mexico's laws... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: What does a zero- point traffic violation mean? In what type of situation does this violation apply?

The violation is failure to change lanes for an emergency vehicle. This is very serious. However, it is classified as a zero-point violation. The ticket that the person received was mailed, because the officer that signed the ticket was not present at the alleged violation event. The officer... View More

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Oct 16, 2024

Failure to change lanes 39:4-92.2 which should be the violation your charged with has 2 points. I suggest hiring a lawyer to try to get these points reduced. You may be looking at the old law as prior to 2020 it was a zero point ticket. Most of us traffic ticket lawyers offer a free in office... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Washington on
Q: i was pulled over and they charged me for going 8 over limit and not having insurance do i have a chance to win

if i fight is it possible to win

Antone Alfred Weber
Antone Alfred Weber
answered on Oct 12, 2024

If you actually had insurance but could not provide proof at the time it is an easy dismissal. As to the speeding ticket, it will depend on what court your hearing will be in. Judges do not all rule the same. Officer do not all write their reports the same: some make mistakes that we can take... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Virginia on
Q: Received a speeding ticket 44MPH in a 25MPH zone. Clean record & going to court. What should I expect? Plea- not guilty.
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answered on Oct 11, 2024

Generally what the courts do depends on your speed and driving history. Most judges look at the last 5 years. Many judges will offer driving school to reduce or dismiss if you were polite and have a very good driving record and haven't done driving school in the last 5 years.

Unless...
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