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I’ve received a few parking tickets from the University of Tennessee. I was wondering what would happen if I don’t pay them and if there are any repercussions to not doing so.
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answered on Sep 25, 2024
Parking Tickets are rarely moving violations, so do not go on your MVR. You can be sued for the money, and if the same Court that hears your Parking Tickets also has a Rule of the Road Violation before it, you will have to pay the Parking Citations prior to dealing with the other Offenses cited.
I got a speeding ticket in the state of TN for going supposedly 87 mph but when I pulled the bodycam and dashcam footage the radar showed 85 mph. I made a video on YT about it. I just cannot wrap my head around how this could be considered anything but extortion as I was found not guilty but still... View More 
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answered on Jul 30, 2024
Apparently you were either found guilty or had it dismissed with costs. I doubt there was any other disposition.. Read the Judge's Order on the Citation. It appears that you did not know what was going on and the Judge gave you a break through a Diversion even though you tried it.
She was stopped for speeding in Jackson TN two days ago. The officer told her that she was driving with a suspended AL license of which she was unaware. Investigating, she found that AL had suspended her license because while getting a speeding ticket last year she showed the officer a picture on... View More
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answered on Jul 11, 2024
She will probably be booked, involving search, fingerprints, and mug shot. This is more convenient and cheaper than being arrested. The important thing is to take care of that DL. She needs to get all the information she can out of the issuing authority so that she has a DL and possibly get... View More
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answered on Mar 29, 2024
Consult with an attorney after you personally contact the DOS. You will probably need to do most of this yourself, but advice or representation to get paid in full receipts may be needed. There are alot of factors involved, especially completion of all Sentence requirements which you have... View More
Im wondering if I can just pay the ticket and get insurance. Or if I’ll get in more trouble if they find out I actually don’t have it.
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answered on Feb 20, 2024
If you do not have insurance at the time of the stop, then it is a crime. However sometimes you can get the charge dismissed with costs if you show up at Court with your new insurance card, registration and TNDL. It would be worth it to hire an attorney to represent you. Conviction for Lack... View More
Was pulled over and told having it here where the dealership put it was illegal and it must be taped to the rear mount.
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answered on Feb 4, 2024
In Tennessee, the placement of temporary tags, often referred to as "drive-off tags," is regulated by state law. These tags are typically issued by dealerships when you purchase a vehicle, providing a temporary registration until your permanent plates arrive. According to state... View More
My daughter was served a failure to appear in court warrant during a traffic stop and was sentenced to serve ten days in jail. She had no idea of a warrant because she paid the citation and got her driver's license reinstated.
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answered on Jan 1, 2024
In Tennessee, the statute of limitations for misdemeanors generally does not apply to the issuance or service of a warrant. Unlike some states, where charges may be dropped after a certain period if a warrant hasn't been served, Tennessee operates differently. Once a warrant has been issued,... View More
Then he cant be held as a credible witness??!! All testimonies sworn under oath are recorded right?
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answered on Dec 17, 2023
Any hearing in court should be either audio recorded and/or recorded by a court reporter. You could request a transcript of the hearing which could be used to impeach the witness at a later date. Impeaching is the fancy term for calling someone a liar in court by showing the inconsistency in their... View More
My tickets are for: 3/13/06, 3/15/06 - those 2 r for speeding. 5/04/06, 8/22/08, & 3/28/16 are for DWLS. I've never had a DUI or anything like that. Just speeding. I was told by a receptionist at a lawyers office to ask for an abstract on most of these, since they are so old. How do I go... View More
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answered on Dec 6, 2023
Each citation and/or arrest warrant must have the Sentence completed and all costs/fines paid in full. You will need to contact each Court Clerk for each misdemeanor, and get paid in full receipts from each Court. Then call the Dept. of Safety and see if there is anything else besides the... View More
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answered on Dec 4, 2023
Yes, a seatbelt violation can go against your license in Tennessee. If you are convicted of a seatbelt violation, you will be assessed two points on your driver's license. If you accumulate twelve points on your license within one year, your license will be suspended.
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answered on Nov 8, 2024
Sometimes you can set up a payment arrangement with the people you owe and get a Conditional Release you submit to to the DOS for reinstatement. You need a good TN attorney. The Court might put down an order. It is complicated and expensive. I doubt a DOS Administrative Hearing will help.
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answered on Nov 7, 2024
LEOs should not do that, but it does happen.
I had literally just moved back over to the right lane and was resetting my cruise control at 60 when the cop got me on radar. I explained to him that I was passing and he didn't care. He then threatened me with arrest if I did not sign "his" copy of the ticket. I signed the... View More
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answered on Nov 4, 2024
No speeding is not okay ... Summons is instead of arrest. Hire a TN attorney to represent you on the Citation.
Can you legally turn around or not stop?
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answered on Oct 22, 2024
Checkpoints are situated where turnarounds or turnoffs are not located. Therefore the checkpoint signs are traffic control devices, the disobeyance of the same constitutes a rule of the road violation itself. Expect to be cited or arrested for violating them.
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answered on Oct 18, 2024
No, that is only an acknowledgement of the Citation (instead of being arrested). Go to Court and act respectfully. Possibly hire an attorney to represent you in Dover.
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answered on Oct 7, 2024
You might talk the Court Clerk into a conditional release upon payment, which will require approval of the DOS. They do not have to. Easier to pay in full and get the TNDL.
I had been stopped about a prior warrant I already served time over, while being stopped and searched the officer took my phone and personal belongings and sat them in his car while waiting on NCIC to come back clean and when it did he left and never returned my property. It's been two days... View More
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answered on Oct 2, 2024
You can call the LEO and ask for your property back. Or call the chief or sheriff and complain. Ultimately you would have to sue the LEO and the County for conversion, which is not worth it. You might get a phone.
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answered on Sep 25, 2024
Call DOS... Better yet, go ask them in person. The Rule of the Road Violations will need paid in full receipts.
hitting someone, so he kept going. Someone called it in, he learned what had happened and he went to court, plead guilty to driving left of center and leaving the scene, he also lost his job as he was driving a company vehicle. Now, almost 9 months later, he received a letter from the state... View More
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answered on Sep 11, 2024
He needs to talk to DOS immediately about his MVR. There may be problems that can be paid off. An administrative hearing might help also. Hiring a lawyer quickly may help.
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answered on Sep 9, 2024
You need to talk to DOS and find out what is needed to get your TNDL. Do all of it or get the DL before Court. Be respectful in Court as time may be given to get your TNDL.
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