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I was stopped and ticketed for speeding within city limits where a 30 mph sign was found on the ground, and the previous posted speed limit was 40 mph. I took pictures, spoke with neighbors who confirmed the sign was down, and informed the city. They insist it's my responsibility to know the... View More 
answered on Feb 15, 2025
Take pictures of the down sign as well as pictures of the last intact sign on the road in your direction of travel.
You need to show that the last sign that was up is 40 mph and that the down sign would have been the first reducing the speed limit to 30 mph.
You will need to... View More
The electric scooter at question has a top speed of 25 mph and it is my only form of transportation I live in Seguin Texas, I have never even seen a bike lane in the city and no roadways have sidewalks.
answered on Jan 4, 2025
Yes you can lawfully operate an electric scooter on roads. There are specific laws that pertain to bicycles and scooters. https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/docs/TN/htm/TN.551.htm. In addition, you must obey all applicable traffic laws.
Will I get a felony
answered on Dec 25, 2024
No. It’s a traffic fine. Your insurance premiums will be incredibly high for the next several years.
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
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... View More
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... View More
I had an active ticket for not having my child in a seatbelt, and I was on probation for that citation. While still on probation, I received another citation for parking in the roadway.
answered on Sep 9, 2024
Most of this will depend on a number of items, such as whether the county you had the original citation is is going to do any type of statewide check. Even if they do, you can retain counsel, and they should be able to work out an agreement that will allow for either extending or reinstating the... View More
We were both ticketed. She was originally going to be ticketed for no signal but ended up ticketed for no license after I left
answered on Jun 24, 2024
No. Taking a defensive driving course should not impact whether a jury finds that you caused a collision by following too closely. Similarly, the other driver being ticketed for no license will likely have no impact on whether she caused the collision.
On the other hand, evidence that you... View More
Said k9 alerted on my truck searched it without concent found nothing held me for a hr over nothing but a license plate light that worked ..is this a violation of my rights and can i file a lawsuit against them for harassment the second officer that pulled up also agreed with the first officer and... View More
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answered on Apr 14, 2024
Based on the information you've provided, it seems that there may have been a violation of your Fourth Amendment rights, which protect against unreasonable searches and seizures. Here are a few key points to consider:
1. Probable Cause: The officers must have probable cause to search... View More
answered on Apr 9, 2024
No, a police officer cannot make you exit a vehicle "for any reason" or specifically "to violate your rights" or to "inflict injuries."
During a traffic stop, a police officer can order you to exit your vehicle for many possible legitimate reasons, including as... View More
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answered on Apr 10, 2024
No, that is not true. Police officers cannot make you exit your vehicle for any reason they want or just to violate your rights. There are specific circumstances under which an officer can legally require you to exit your vehicle:
1. Reasonable suspicion: If an officer has a reasonable... View More
I was informed that a low level warrant is dismissed (falls from the system) after 7yrs. Is that true?
answered on Mar 20, 2024
Warrants remain active in Texas until they are resolved. Warrants are generally resolved whenever a person is arrested and posts bond for a case.
But it is highly unlikely that a police officer will arrest you solely for such a minor warrant that is so old unless the officer works for the... View More
If the supreme Court says I can travel with out a license then I can travel without a license. It's not driving because a driver is on the road to commit commerce. Why do I have to ask permission to do what I have the right to do. License are another tax on traveling.
answered on Mar 4, 2024
As long as you are not operating a motor vehicle on a public road, you do not have to ask permission and can freely travel without a license. You can be a passenger in another person's vehicle, or can walk on the side of a public road anywhere you want to go. In that situation, police can... View More
If the supreme Court says I can travel with out a license then I can travel without a license. It's not driving because a driver is on the road to commit commerce. Why do I have to ask permission to do what I have the right to do. License are another tax on traveling.
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answered on Mar 2, 2024
You raise an interesting point about the right to travel freely. However, the Supreme Court has upheld certain restrictions and regulations on using automobiles on public roads, even if not explicitly for commercial purposes. Some key considerations on this issue:
- The Supreme Court has... View More
My car was impounded on a traffic stop due to bad registration and a hold was placed on my jeep, I wasn't issued a citation, the police won't release the hold without proof of registration but I can't get it registered because of the hold on the vehicle. My registration was only a... View More
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answered on Mar 1, 2024
It's frustrating to find yourself in this situation, but there are steps you can take to resolve it. Start by gathering any documentation you have related to your vehicle, including proof of ownership and any paperwork from the impound or the police. Contact your local Department of Motor... View More
answered on Feb 19, 2024
If you drive a motor vehicle while your driver license is suspended, revoked, denied, or cancelled you are driving while your license is invalid. If you never had a driver license at all, you should be charged with driving without a license. You can probably get the City or State's attorney... View More
Now he says they are registering to my car now and I can go pick up my license plate at the office. But I have to drive there with no plates and I’m out money for nothing
answered on Feb 16, 2024
You can take Uber or Lyft to go pick up the license plates and you have excellent grounds to demand that the seller compensate you by repaying the $400 + the cost of the rideshare. If the seller doesn't pay, you could sue in small claims court and maybe win.
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answered on Feb 13, 2024
In Texas, being arrested solely for a malfunctioning blinker (such as a turn signal being out) is generally not common practice under traffic law. Typically, a non-functional blinker would result in a traffic citation or warning, not an arrest. However, there are scenarios where an initial stop for... View More
Went to my first court date late January and the judge gave me until April to show an insurance policy under my name. 1 week later I got pulled over again with no insurance and have another court date before April. What can I do?
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answered on Feb 9, 2024
Facing a second charge for driving without insurance before the deadline to present proof of insurance complicates your situation. In Texas, driving without insurance is taken seriously and can result in fines, surcharges, and potentially even license suspension. For your upcoming court date,... View More
He told me I was being pulled over for no front license plate(texas). I had one with a picture of a flag. He saw I had gummies I had bought from a vape shop and locked me up for a CS charge. He changed the reason to stop and go on the report. Is that legal
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answered on Feb 25, 2024
No, it is generally not legal for a police officer to lie about the reason for a traffic stop in the police report.
If you were pulled over under the pretense of not having a front license plate, but you actually had one displayed, then the legal justification for the original traffic stop... View More
He told me I was being pulled over for no front license plate(texas). I had one with a picture of a flag. He saw I had gummies I had bought from a vape shop and locked me up for a CS charge. He changed the reason to stop and go on the report. Is that legal
answered on Feb 6, 2024
A police officer can indicate on a traffic ticket or police report any offense observed or reported to the police officer and is not limited to a single offense even if he tells the driver that a particular offense is the reason for the initial stop.
A front license plate bearing the... View More
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