2006-07-25 08:52:34 · 13 answers · asked by whitegirl7474 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
In my state, having a restricted license, and not meeting the conditions for license, is the same as not having a license.
Suppose your restriction was that you needed to wear corrective lenses for vision, and you did not. Then, you can be cited for not having a license, just as if you never did anything to be licensed at all.
The only way to fight such a case and win would be if you were wearing contact lenses and the cop didn't notice. Good luck getting a judge to give you fair consideration at a trial over the word of a cop, though.
You have no right to a fair trial in that case. People fought wars and died for that, but we just sweep that right out the window at the first sign of trouble. Pretty weird, huh?
2006-07-25 08:57:19 · answer #1 · answered by bigdogthepirate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the state in which you reside, the laws may differ. From your question, it sounds as if you didn't have your restricted license on you at the time of the traffic stop. The law here in California doesn't just require that you be licensed, but that you carry the license on you while driving. If you didn't have it with you at the time, then you're guilty of driving without your license.
Also, you said you have a restricted driving permit? If it's just a permit, that's not a license... Again, it probably depends on the Vehicle Code from your state and the language used to describe different types of driving permissions.
2006-07-25 08:57:44 · answer #2 · answered by Amy S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you got a ticket, you were likely driving outside of the bounds of the restricted license. For instance, most of them state you can drive back and forth to work or school, but no where else.
You wouldn't have recieved the ticket in error. The cops would have known what the restrictions were on your license.
You can fight the ticket by telling them you wish to fight the ticket when you go in to pay it. Don't pay it until after you have fought the ticket. Chances are, you'll end up still paying the fine, though, and possibly losing your restricted license for a full out suspended license.
2006-07-25 08:57:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on restricted how, needed parent or guardian with you? Only drive during the day? These affect things. But assuming you did everything you were allowed to do and no more, go to the court date and argue it before the judge. At best he'll throw the whole thing out, or at worst he'll make you pay the whole ticket (which you'd have to do anyway if you paid before the court date), and you may get somewhere in the middle like a lowered fine and maybe (emphasized maybe) less points on a license.
2006-07-25 08:57:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a person with a "learners" or restricted license is driving without adhering to the restrictions placed upon them, they will be ticketed (and lawfully so) for driving without proper license or without a license. These restrictions were put in place for a reason, so I suggest you pay the fine and familiarize yourself with the driving restrictions that apply to you and do the public a favor and drive by them.
2006-07-25 09:07:31 · answer #5 · answered by gorfette 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to court and hope the judge will be lenient. A "permit" is NOT a license and you know it. If you violated the restrictions of your "permit" you broke the law. Time to face the consequences.
I always find it funny that you kids think you know so damn much and don't need to follow the rules, but the minute you get your @ss in trouble, it's "what can I do?, I need help!"
Too funny
2006-07-25 08:58:55 · answer #6 · answered by chairman_of_the_bored_04 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were driving within the guidelines (i.e. with someone with a license of legal age in the car, durning your permited time to drive) of your permit the ticket should be waived
2006-07-25 09:36:59 · answer #7 · answered by puresplprix 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the ticket and permit to court. Talk to the officer and the prosecuting attorney. The case could be dismissed. Good luck.
2006-07-25 09:36:58 · answer #8 · answered by jeannieunderwood2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-02 23:45:44 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Was there someone in the car with you? There has to be a licensed driver (possibly over 18) in the front seat with you. If you were alone - you are guilty.
2006-07-25 08:58:05 · answer #10 · answered by Zelda 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋