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Cited for handicapped parking because I couldn't "produce" the person it was issued to.Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:00:17 GMT

The placard is issued to my bf and the car belongs to him as well. I dropped him off at one part of the college because it was convenient since there were no parking spaces, including handicap spaces available. And I then swung around and parked at a handicap spot. I sat in the car eating lunch...

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12 years of fighting traffic ticket in New HampshireThu, 19 Jan 2012 09:46:36 GMT

I received a citation for non inspection in New Hampshire in 2000. Went to court showed the inspection and everything was fine. Now I find out there is a "National Ban" on my drivers license 12 years later. Called the courts in New Hampshire ( I moved to Tennessee in 2000) and they say t...

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First time speedingWed, 18 Jan 2012 11:42:31 GMT

My son who is 19 was cited for 54 in a 30. He has a clean record. We live in Nassau County and I remember as a teen I got a speeding ticket and the DA let me plea bargin it down to a non moving violation (equipment faliure) because it was my first ticket. Is that a viable plea.ThanksBill...

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Ohio speeding ticket lists failure to control statuteWed, 18 Jan 2012 02:43:03 GMT

I received a speeding ticket for allegedly 84 in a 65 in Ohio. The ticket has ORC 4511.202 as the applicable code, copied below. Regardless of my speed (which I believe was around 75) since the wrong code was written on the ticket, should the case be dismissed?The speed code is ORC...

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Ohio speeding ticket lists failure to control statuteWed, 18 Jan 2012 02:42:55 GMT

I received a speeding ticket for allegedly 84 in a 65 in Ohio. The ticket has ORC 4511.202 as the applicable code, copied below. Regardless of my speed (which I believe was around 75) since the wrong code was written on the ticket, should the case be dismissed?The speed code is ORC...

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Parking in supposed handicapped access laneMon, 09 Jan 2012 15:25:20 GMT

A few months ago I was given a ticket for parking in a handicapped loading zone. I did not park in a handicapped spot intentionally as I thought that this spot was no longer in use as a handicapped spot or loading zone as the borders had been painted over in white and the blue lines were so faded...

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SCHOOL ZONE INFRACTIONThu, 29 Dec 2011 11:56:50 GMT

received a school zone infraction. It appears to me that the school zone does not meet state requirements as it begins less than 300 feet from the crosswalk, and is more than 300 feet from the nearest school. Also, the officer walked in front of my car and stopped me on foot. he told me i was...

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Completely wrong name on reckless ticket in fairfax county, last name is correct.Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:55:21 GMT

I was being an ass and flew pass an officer who had already stop another vehicle(4 lanes across) on interstate 66, prior to prince William county in Virginia, I then passed a unmarked vehicle, who flipped his lights on, when he came to the window he stated I was going 98, and had been following...

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can a cop tamper with a traffic light to let people cross streetWed, 28 Dec 2011 19:18:22 GMT

cops are switching traffic lights to yellow flash to let church crowds cross street . i know that they don't have a parade license to stop traffic against a green light, but can they just change the traffic light it for the heck of it ?...

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Crossing double yellow lines exiting carpool lane approx.20' from painted exit. traffic was heaFri, 09 Dec 2011 19:58:41 GMT

Crossing double yellow lines exiting carpool lane approx.20' from painted exit. traffic was heavy but opening was available to safely merge. The defense of necessity seems like an applicable defense. Is this true...

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Penn Dot says they didn't receive motercycle permitWed, 23 Feb 2011 07:35:00 GMT

My Boyfriend got a DUI in 2008. Upon request he sent in his PA Driver's License by the due date they gave him. It was a first offense and unfortunately he failed to complete his ARD and the suspention ended up lasting nearly 3 years. It is now Feb 2011. His fines and all other requirements h...

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What is the surcharges on traffic violations?Wed, 16 Feb 2011 06:50:00 GMT

Have 7 different surcharges I want to know how much they are...

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Can a police officer change a ticket after you have gone to a plea hearing ?Sat, 05 Feb 2011 08:33:00 GMT

I was driving in small down in Arkansas when I was pulled over for speeding. There was not a speeding limit sign but the understood speed in AR is 40. The officer told me I was going 59 in a 40 mph zone. My speedometer read 45 . There was a car that came from the opposite direction. I did not argue...

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Is it illegal to stop at the red light that is beyond the train tracks?Wed, 02 Feb 2011 11:42:00 GMT

I was given a ticket - violation 21461(a) witht h notation ...Fail to obey sign "Stop here on Red". INFRACTION was circled. As I approached the first signal before the train tracks, the light was green. As I entered the 'Keep Clear" and train track area, the 2nd light turned yel...

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Violation of section 21950(A) CVC - failure to yield to pedestrian at crosswalkSun, 30 Jan 2011 15:13:00 GMT

I got a complaint letter from police department for Violation of section 21950(A) CVC - failure to yield to pedestrian at crosswalk.It states that a complaint has been filed for defendant omitted signature.What does this mean?What is the worst penalty for this complaint?Thank you....

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I recieved a ticket violating the 21950a pedestrian law in california...=/Mon, 03 Jan 2011 17:11:00 GMT

Well first of all i am 18 yrs old and do not have a license , because i had no car to drive in my behind the wheel test on the 13th of December 2010 so i had to postpone my appointment, and the next day December the 14th 2010 is when i received the citation and family car taken away and now i have t...

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Wrong charge on speeding ticketTue, 28 Dec 2010 17:58:00 GMT

My question involves a traffic citation from the state of: Kentucky Time: 11: p.m. on a monday nightplace: I264 west to I64 west.I received a ticket for going 80 in a 55 (KRS.189.390), reckless driving (KRS.189.290), and driving without a licensed driver in my passenger seat.(KRS.186.620)The Wrong c...

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Traffic Ticket for following too closeTue, 28 Dec 2010 12:03:00 GMT

My husband got a ticket yesterday for following too close to the car in front of him. He was going the speed limit and changing lanes. When the officer pulled him over, he told my husband to get out of the car, on the freeway! He asked if my husband had been drinking, which he wasn't. He exp...

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failure to stop at a stop signWed, 22 Dec 2010 16:27:00 GMT

I'm in Santa Clara County in California. I got a ticket for running a stop sign. I honestly thought i did stop and look at all corners. But the cop said i ran the sign at 5mi/hr. Any chance i can win if i fight the ticket? Is 'Trial by Declaration' available at all courthouses? Any sam...

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Possession of Marijuana while driving...Wed, 22 Dec 2010 14:58:00 GMT

I was pulled over driving on the I-5 North in Fresno for talking on my phone, and he smelt the marijuana and searched the car, finding a small amount in my trunk. I am a student going to UC Davis and working part-time and am only 20 years old. The violation 23222(B)VC of the possession of under an o...

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Revoked License in TX for unpaid ticketsTue, 14 Dec 2010 18:52:00 GMT

I received several tickets in 1996-1998 in TX and never paid them. License was blocked for unpaid tickets and later revoked once they expired. Tickets were for minor traffic infractions, and (2) Driving without insurance. I also had a DWI 1st offense as well. Just paid tickets this year and need...

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23109(c)vc, vnl wibleTue, 20 Jul 2010 09:59:00 GMT

i got pulled over for exhibition of speed where my max speed was 30-35 and the posted speed limit is 35. i made a right turn on a street and took off pretty quick but i did not exceed the speed limit and cops put in the ticket that my rear tires spun when my car is front wheel drive. they were sayin...

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I just found out that my licence was suspended from a alleged speeding ticket that never was?Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:47:00 GMT

I went to go renew my insurance policy for the year and the insurance company pulled up that my license was suspended because I had an alleged speeding ticket appear from 2/8/06. One problem, The car on ticket mentioned wasn't even owned until 7/12/07. This makes no absolutely no sense. I went t...

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Speeding ticket deferralSun, 25 Jul 2010 14:40:00 GMT

I am active duty Army and recently received a ticket(30+ in a 25) after being recalled to my base. The officer told me that I could contact Clark County District Court and a clerk would explain to me the deferral process. When I called the clerk she told me I needed to write a letter requesting...

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California Speeding Ticket Help - Contesting CVC 23336 using Trial by DeclarationTue, 27 Jul 2010 19:37:00 GMT

My question involves a speeding ticket from the State of: California   The location of the speeding ticket is on the Bay Bridge's lower deck, between Treasure Island and San Francisco. I was switching lane from the middle right lane to the farthest right lane when I noticed the CHP behind...

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WRONGFUL IMPOUNDWed, 28 Jul 2010 12:39:00 GMT

WHILE SITTING IN MY PARKED CAR, I WAS ROLLED UP ON BY SAN DIEGO POLICE - I WAS INFORMED THAT I WAS GETTING A FIX-IT TICKET FOR MY MIDDLE BRAKE LIGHT BEING OUT HE HANDS ME THE FIX-IT AND THEN ABOUT 10SECONDS LATER ASKS FOR IT BACK AND ADDS EXPIRED REGISTRATION. HE INFORMS ME THAT HE WILL BE IMPOUND...

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rcw 46.61.400.1. Speed too fast for conditionsWed, 28 Jul 2010 15:37:00 GMT

My son was on the onramp from Pac HWY to 518 eastbound traveling at about 35 MPH when the vehicle in front of him made a sudden and complete stop just prior to merging. He was about 60 feet behind stopped vehicle, slammed brakes and and the truck he was driving still collided with the stopped vehicl...

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No court date on traffic citationSun, 01 Aug 2010 19:30:00 GMT

I just got a speeding ticket but the officer did not put a court date on the ticket. Would the ticket be thrown out or how do I need to handle this?...

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How do I handle a traffic citation with no court date?Sun, 01 Aug 2010 19:34:00 GMT

I got a ticket for speeding and when the officer handed me the ticket he told me to appear in court on the date on the ticket to dispute the ticket or pay the fine by the date on the ticket but when I looked at the ticket later there is no date on the ticket at all other than the date I got pulled o...

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What are my best options for a DUIThu, 05 Aug 2010 16:54:00 GMT

I have gotten a DUI last night.  I was at a store acting up and apparently someone called the police.  Meanwhile, I left and drove across the street to a gas station and stopped there because I did not find myself fit to drive.  I went in, made a purchase, and left.  When I got o...

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