Going 108 in a 55 but on my citation it ONLY says speeding. It doesn't say anything about reckless driving. Got it under statute 55-8-152 in TN code. Could I get community service? What're all the possibilities of punishment?
answered on Nov 25, 2022
What are you complaining about? Depending on the Citation, either pay it (which is a Conviction with MVR points) or go to Court. You might get the speed reduced or some type of Diversion. Have money there to pay it. Be respectful.
answered on Nov 17, 2022
Complain to your State Representative. The State has already outlawed the ticket cameras constituting a criminal charge as no personal service or arrest. Such tickets cannot add points to your MVR. But you can be sued for a civil debt.
I paid a child restraint ticket this morning and was charged $175.00 1st offense. I looked up the cost for TCA 55-9-602 and it stated that the fine was $50.00. I went back in and ask the clerk why it was so high she really never came up with a understandable answer. I told her I wanted to keep my... Read more »
answered on Nov 17, 2022
You have already pled guilty. Within ten days of your plea, you might move to set aside your plea. Hire an attorney if this goes further.
I realized the other day that my traffic ticket has the wrong license plate number on it. I had given an old registration and he acknowledged it but said that I had the new blue plate so obviously I had up-to-date plates. I believe the license on the ticket is my old one but I'm not 100% as... Read more »
answered on Nov 15, 2022
General Sessions is not a Court of record, so amendments are made quickly. Explain Citation error to DA or Court politely. It might go well.
answered on Nov 11, 2022
Probably need to read the Citation. But that usually means you were not driving with a DL on your person when stopped.
Ok so the court charged my husband $25 fine for no license and court cost and fees were $238 total for that charge then on top of it $2.00 plus court cost and fees again that equaled $216 for a stop sign violation too! which made it a total of $454 is that legal to charge court cost twice for the... Read more »
answered on Nov 7, 2022
Those charges sound normal, Statewide. You might call the Court Clerk and inquire politely about each cost, but i doubt it will do any good. It sounds like your Husband did not go to Court. The disobedience of a traffic signal violation will add some points to his MVR also. He needs to get his... Read more »
answered on Nov 2, 2022
Charges can be filed against you at any point within the statute of limitations. However, due to the highly-science-dependent nature of DUI prosecution, if you were not administered field sobriety tests at the scene, nor were you administered blood draws, which were sent to TBI, it is unlikely the... Read more »
What do I do? I was not speeding
answered on Oct 27, 2022
LEO probably says he paced you. Read the Citation. Go to Court and see if there is anything you can do that will not add points to your MVR.
So I got a ticket in Germantown Tn. It was for speeding and expires tags. I went to court and was given option to take take the defensive driver course. Went to next court date provided them certificate for the course completion and with my tags up to date. Yet they still charged me court cost on... Read more »
answered on Oct 26, 2022
Apparently Judge ordered it Dismissed With Costs. You are lucky, as no points are added to your MVR. If you want, you could ask the Judge to plea guilty, then also pay a Fine. Trial is not a good option on speed violations.
I have adhd and I forget things a lot and I need to be able to drive pls!
answered on Oct 24, 2022
Hire an attorney to bring you to Court without being on the Docket. Then take care of everything at once.
Also, the cop pulled me over for doing 81 in a 55 but my car can't go over 75 and i told him that and have proof because of a few issues but it's still drivable obviously. Still gave me a ticket and his date is compley off its still for 2020, but it's 2022
answered on Oct 21, 2022
Go to Court and explain your operation problems to the DA/Judge. Either you are guilty or it gets better. Have money to pay costs and fine.
Was driving home cop followed me for almost a mile I pulled in my drive way and after I was already in my house the cop knocked on my door requested my driver license and now I have a ticket for an expired tag
I was driving in a 5 lane road and the bus was stopped on the oncoming traffic side 4 lanes over. I was looking in my mirror at a guy on my tail. I looked back down to see the bus and hit my brakes. The guy behind me came even closer so I let off and eased forward past the bus with the guy behind... Read more »
answered on Oct 20, 2022
It is up to the LEO whether to arrest you or summon you to Court. Here a Citation was issued, but he is requiring you to be booked. You must show up for the process or an Arrest Warrant for a Class A Misdemeanor will probably be issued.
I have a clean record and I was tailgated, boxed in and brake checked by a semi without a load.
With my kids in the car fussing I was extremely uncomfortable and anxious. When this truck finally merged to move on I saw a trooper on the shoulder, no car in front of him and lights on.... Read more »
answered on Oct 10, 2022
Go to Court as it cannot get much worse, only better. That is a Class B Misdemeanor, not C. LEO cannot order you to Class.
What happens now , do I get a ticket.
answered on Oct 7, 2022
That is a Rule of the Road violation. But if no LEO saw you, there will almost never be a Citation. If a photo ticket is generated, remember it is only a civil charge.
I got a $200 speeding ticket for going 15 over, the cop put down Friday on the time instead of Saturday. Can I get the ticket dismissed?
answered on Oct 3, 2022
Probably not as General Sessions is not a Court of Record and amendments to the charging instrument can be made easily. Go to Court with your TNDL, Registration and Insurance. Hope for some type of diversion.
I received a speeding ticket on the Natchez Trace in TN...a federal violation. 36 CFR 4.21 (c) for 72 in a 50. I have been asked to pay a fine of $150 and don’t have to appear in court. (Box B). I have a clean driving record. My question is: if I pay the fine, am I admitting guilt and will this... Read more »
answered on Sep 29, 2022
Paying the Citation by mail is a Concviction, and adds 4 points to your MVR. If possible go to Court and act respectful to the US Attorney. It may go better.
answered on Sep 23, 2022
It is not a requirement, only a signed acknowledgement of the Citation. Go to Court with your paperwork and be respectful.
I want to know if a person can be cited for causing damage to my vehicle that is parked in a parking spot and I’m not in it. If they hit it and leave without a note or contact information, can they be charged with a hit and run? What if officers don’t want to spend the time investigating and... Read more »
answered on Sep 23, 2022
Have you identified the License Plate, or the Driver, that hit you? Some places have video surveillance. Any witnesses? Once you identify either the Driver or the Owner, then report it to LEO's and make claims against their Liability Coverages. You might try the Financial... Read more »
They gave me a court date and no other information was on the ticket. It had no price I would had to pay just a court date for a few months out. It has me worried that I might get my license suspended.
answered on Sep 19, 2022
At least go to Court with your TNDL, Insurance and Registration, with cash. Better to hire an attorney. Judge has wide discretion with a juvenile. Be respectful.
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