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I received a speeding citation on April 14, 2025, while passing through Seligman, Arizona, which is 20+ mph above the speed limit. At the time, I was with my family, including my two young children who urgently needed a restroom, which influenced my speeding. I have a clean driving record for the... View More 
answered on Apr 18, 2025
Speeding tickets in Arizona are handled differently than in other states, if you challenge the ticket the officer will show up to court, especially in Seligman.
If you were charged with criminal speed as a class 1 misdemeanor, you may want to hire an attorney to keep you from having to go... View More
During an unlawful traffic stop, the officer threatened to assault me, claiming to smell marijuana and said he would rip me out of the car if I didn't give it up. I told him multiple times that I don't smoke and had nothing in the car. I received a ticket but successfully contested it... View More
answered on Apr 14, 2025
This seems pretty outrageous as you describe it! There are other ways to press the complaint, epending on how you already went about it, which you do not describe. You can also file a complaint at the POST Commission here: https://policecomplaints.mass.gov/complaint and let them look into it, or... View More
I am currently out on bond for a drug charge (possession), and I was recently arrested for speeding and reckless driving. I haven't received a court date yet for the drug charge, nor have I contacted my bond agent. Will this recent arrest violate my bond conditions?
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
When you bonded out for the drug charges, you should have received an order that spelled out all of the conditions of your release. Without actually having a copy of it to review, yes-a new arrest is probably a violation of your conditions of bond.
I am from Texas and was visiting family in Georgia when I was pulled over by a police officer in Taliaferro County for having window tint that was too dark. My SUV is registered in Texas, and my driver's license is from Texas. The officer stated that I must obey Georgia law when passing... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
You really don't have many options. Although it may sound counterintuitive, it is illegal to drive a car with tinting levels that exceed Georgia's law-even if you're just passing through the state from another state where your tint is legal.
Like many things, laws vary from... View More
In North Carolina, I received a traffic ticket for running a red light which led to a car wreck determined to be my fault. There were no injuries, and my insurance covered all the damages. The ticket was dismissed by the District Attorney on the day of my court date with no conditions. I had one... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
You generally would not receive DMV demerit points in Virginia for a charge that was dismissed. That said, the best way to verify whether NC might have reported the charge to Va. is to request a copy of your driver transcript from DMV. If you learn the dismissal was reported & VA has imposed... View More
I received a summons from the Savannah Airport Police in connection with a motor vehicle citation under Georgia Code GA 40-6-20, stating that I ran a red light. However, I believe the officer made an error, as I did not run the red light. What steps can I take to dispute this summons?
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answered on Apr 7, 2025
Unless you have dash cam footage or there were traffic cameras that recorded the incident (and you can find them and get a copy of the video-if such cameras even exist), it will come down to your word versus the officer's word in court. Most of the time, that is not a formula for success in... View More
I was pulled over in Mount Park, Oklahoma, for having people ride in the back of my truck inside the truck bed. I believe the officer violated my Fourth Amendment rights as, from my research, it's not illegal in Oklahoma to have people ride in a truck bed. Additionally, I was issued a ticket,... View More
answered on Apr 7, 2025
4th amendment protects from unwarranted searches and seizures. From initial observations, Mountain Park has a municipal ordinance prohibiting this, that is why you did not see it in the Oklahoma Statutes. Furthermore, if the passengers were minors who were not "secured" properly, they... View More
I am a 65-year-old driver who received my first-ever citation for not yielding in Pennsylvania. The incident involved a low black motorcycle that I did not see due to its color matching the newly paved blacktop, and the rider was also wearing black. There were witnesses who also did not see the... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2025
A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. You may have resolved this or rescheduled this by now. A local traffic ticket defense attorney should advise here (I can't speak for Pennsylvania, but nationwide, it is common for failure-to-yield violations... View More
I received a traffic ticket in Washington state for speeding 18 MPH over the limit. The ticket notes "over 40." This incident occurred on East Vantage Highway, where the speed limit is 50 MPH. What does "(over 40)" mean in this context?
answered on Apr 5, 2025
"Over 40" indicates it was a highway. "Under 40" a city street. The fines are different for the same speeds over the limit because driving 15 over in a 25 is considered as inherently more dangerous to others than 15 over on I-5. I-5 has limited access, and a divided roadway... View More
Can I reduce or drop a ticket for speeding under Indiana Code 9-21-5-2(a)(2) for exceeding the maximum speed of 55 mph? I was driving 74 mph. This is not my first ticket, but it's my first for this year. There were no specific conditions like weather or traffic influencing my speed, and there... View More
answered on Apr 4, 2025
To answer your question will depend on a few factors. Are you a CDL operator, if so, it is very likely the prosecutor will tell you your only option is to pay the ticket or take it to trial. If you are not a CDL operator, it will depend on your record and which county your case is filed in.
I am concerned about whether I will go to jail for a first offense traffic misdemeanor involving an accident where I was uninsured and there was property damage. Are there specific penalties I should be aware of in my situation?
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answered on Apr 3, 2025
I doubt there would be jail.
Purchase insurance and bring proof to court. That will avoid a license suspension. However, you will have to carry SR 22 for three years
You may run into problems down the road if the other driver had insurance who pays for the damages. The insurance... View More
I received a speeding ticket in Bremen, Georgia from a city police officer a few weeks ago. The officer did not sign the "Officer Certification" section of the citation. I'm looking for the specific Georgia law or code that requires the officer to sign this section of the citation,... View More
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answered on Apr 3, 2025
You can't find it because there is none. Citations aren't actually evidence, and an officer's failure to sign one doesn't render it void-courts can (and usually will) allow an officer to correct the error by signing it if demanded by the defendant, or a prosecutor can simply... View More
I received a traffic ticket for allegedly violating Maryland State Law Transportation Article Section 21-202.1 by making a right turn at a red light without stopping. The intersection at New Hampshire Ave and Holton Ln did not have any signs prohibiting turns on red or requiring a stop before... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2025
Yes, you are at fault. ALL red lights require a full stop, even those where by law you are allowed to make a right turn. The right turn is allowed after you stop. You were treating a right turn on a red light as if you had a green right turn arrow. That isn't the law.
I received a speeding ticket for driving 84 mph in a 50 mph zone, along with a reckless driving ticket. I want to plead guilty to the speeding charge, but I believe the reckless charge is unnecessary. This is my first offense, and I have no history of past tickets. My court date is in the first... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2025
The consequences are the same whether or not you have a past traffic ticket unless you have a second offense for reckless driving. Reckless driving is one of the few offenses with distinct penalties for first and second offenses. A good lawyer can definitely help you reduce or eliminate the... View More
As an undocumented immigrant, is there a risk of deportation if I go to court for a fine due to driving without a license? My court date is scheduled for April 8, 2025, but I am afraid of the potential consequences.
answered on Mar 24, 2025
Well, no one can guarantee that they wont be in the building, but ordinarily an immigrant would not be deported for a misdemeanor motor vehicle offense. It might matter what Court you are going to- it is possible Ice is more in attendance at larger busier courts....they can't be everywhere.... View More
I received a speeding ticket last Saturday for driving 75 in a 55 mph zone. However, my last name was incorrectly written on the ticket. I have not contacted the issuing authority about the error, and this is my first traffic violation. The ticket may have been issued out of town. How should I... View More
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answered on Mar 18, 2025
I'm not sure what you mean by "issued out of town" but something to keep in mind is that a Virginia summons should include your license #, your address, other identifying information, and (usually) your signature. I wouldn't assume that this error would prevent the charge from... View More
I unintentionally made an improper turn because I didn't see the sign while driving with my CDL license. There were some minor incidents involved. I haven't appealed the $86 fine yet, but I'm hoping to reduce it. This occurred in New Jersey. What steps can I take to contest the fine... View More
answered on Mar 17, 2025
You can contest a ticket two ways. 1) Do it yourself: Call the court and tell them you would like to plead not guilty and wish to have a trial or 2) you can hire a lawyer to do this for you and your lawyer will conduct the trial with you in your presence at court. Remember a good lawyer knows... View More
I unintentionally made an improper turn because I didn't see the sign while driving with my CDL license. There were some minor incidents involved. I haven't appealed the $86 fine yet, but I'm hoping to reduce it. This occurred in New Jersey. What steps can I take to contest the fine... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2025
Your location is shown as "NY". So I assume that you have a NY DL with a CDL enforcement on it. Your indication "while driving with my CDL license" is somehow confusing. Were you driving a personal vehicle with your license or were you driving a CV (truck) when this happened? If... View More
I have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), and I'm worried about the consequences of a fine I received for an improper right or left turn under section 39:4-123. I unintentionally made the turn because I didn't see the sign. Is there a possibility of reducing or lowering the fine?
answered on Mar 17, 2025
I would not worry about the fine its pennies compared to the cost of the 3 points on your CDL license that this ticket would give you. I would suggest hiring a good lawyer to try to eliminate those points. Most of us traffic ticket lawyers offer a free in office consultation, google one of us and... View More
My 17-year-old son was issued a criminal citation for reckless driving as he was caught driving 120 mph in a 70 mph zone. He has no prior citations or offenses, there are no additional charges, and he has a court date scheduled. Will he face jail time?
answered on Mar 17, 2025
Reckless driving is a gross misdemeanor. Maxim penalties are up to 364 days in jail, and a $5000 fine. If found committed, he will also have a 30-day license suspension and a mandatory 3-years of SR-2 (high-risk) insurance to have a license.
The reality is, as my colleague says, jail time... View More
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