the speeding limit is 30mph and according to the police I was doing 40mph but cannot probe it? Shall I go to court and getting settle there?
2006-07-05 03:06:40 · 9 answers · asked by MarieLou 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
You should contest the ticket. I had a similar situation happen to me last year. I was issued a ticket/citation for speeding [94MPH in a 55MPH zone]. Seemingly just like you did, I scanned the ticket/citation thoroughly and found that the officer DID NOT indicate how she obtained my speed. In Pennsylvania they either use RADAR, VASCAR or Laser. There was nothing indicated on my ticket and I promptly checked the "Not Guilty" box and mailed the citation in. By doing so you don't have to pay the fine at that time. 2 weeks later I got the notice for my appearance in traffic court. Once the case started, I waited for the issuing officer to state her case and her "data" on using RADAR to monitor and obtain speed readings. When my turn came I just handed the court clerk my photocopies of the ticket/citation to pass to the officer and the judge - and then simply asked "how was the officer able to determine exactly how fast I was traveling? "There is nothing on my citation showing which method was used and because of this I was unable to prepare a capable defense"
The judge looked at his copy of ticket/citation and the original ticket/citation, then he looked at the officer who was tapping her foot nervously and then he looked at me [fighting back the smile/laughter] he began to scold the officer on filing INCOMPLETE paperwork. The officer had no defense and nothing to say. .. . . .CASE DISMISSED. No fine, no points assessed to my license and no insurance increase.
2006-07-05 04:10:27 · answer #1 · answered by Serious Business 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's entirely up to you if you want to take the matter to court... I would if there was no indication as to which speed I was doing to create a speeding ticket.... At the end of the day you have a right to contest such fines as sometimes they are wrong.
2006-07-05 13:54:59 · answer #2 · answered by Steve 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can contest it but it may cost you more in the end. 10 miles is quite a bit faster and they will have proof wheras you have not got proof. Fiona Phillips in the paper contested her fine not sure if speeding or parking but ended paying £1000`s. They add on if late etc. You could try some free legal advice or go to Citizen`s advice.
2006-07-05 10:13:22 · answer #3 · answered by butterfly55freedom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask to see proof of the offense. They will show you a picture either of you driving or your car and registration. Dont admit to anything until you have this evidence. The speeds should be shown on the fine.
2006-07-05 10:13:59 · answer #4 · answered by mr_shandypants 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can contest it by writing a letter and asking for speeding rate m/p/h and also a photo of the offense cause you cant recall such an incident.
2006-07-05 10:10:29 · answer #5 · answered by smart_babe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contest ANY speeding ticket. The fuzz will be less likely to issue them willy nilly when they realise that the General Public wont put up with their antics.
2006-07-05 10:10:22 · answer #6 · answered by Ross P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to court...you could get a 6-12 months probation and it be erased from your driving record if you do not get any more speeding tickets during that time
2006-07-05 10:31:20 · answer #7 · answered by Library Eyes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't go to court it will get expensive, if the Police couldn't prove it you wouldn't have a ticket.
2006-07-05 10:10:31 · answer #8 · answered by nkellingley@btinternet.com 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's not fair how can you pay for something you don't know how much it is.
2006-07-05 11:41:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋