The "citation" has a section that says "WITHOUT ADMITTING GUILT, I promise to comply with the terms of this Ticket and Release." Then it has the word Signature and then a big X followed by a line where I'm supposed to sign. My last speeding ticket I signed it, but this one I wasn't made too. Can I get out of this on a technicality?
2006-11-11 03:14:05 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
No, you can now get a ticket in the mail from being caught on a traffic camera...
2006-11-11 03:25:47 · answer #1 · answered by barfoeng 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The signature on an infraction ticket is a promise to appear. This is in lieu of posting a bond. If you plead not guilty, a court date will be set. When the officer identifies you as the driver, the facts of the case is what can be argued, not that you did not sign the ticket. In FL failure to sign a citation when asked by the officer is a misdemeanor.
2006-11-11 03:23:30 · answer #2 · answered by Christopher H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just because you didn't sign it doesn't mean you will "technically" win your case.
In NJ (and probably your state, too) it is not necessary for the "perpetrator" to sign the summons. Speeding tickets, especially RADAR tickets are the most difficult get around, because it is your word against a SWORN OFFICER OF THE COURT. The Judge will almost always side with the Police Officer, unless, of course, you can convince the Judge BEYOND a reasonable doubt, that the Police Officer is being less than forthright.
2006-11-11 03:32:46 · answer #3 · answered by Len_NJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not likely, especially if the cop who issued the ticket has radar records, or you were caught on camera, both of which prove that you were speeding. The fact that you have already established a record for this type of ticket doesn't bode well for you, either. In fact, you may end up having your license suspended, in addition to having to pay the fine - and having your car insurance go up.
Slow down and be thankful you didn't cause an accident.
2006-11-11 03:25:45 · answer #4 · answered by happy heathen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would fight the ticket. Even if the officer asks you to sign the ticket, you are just acknowledging the ticket; and promising to answer the citation on the date specified. I would hire a traffic lawyer and not worry about it. A few months ago, I was going 10 mph over. The attorney had my probation reduced from 6Mo to 3Mo and also reduced my fine.
2016-03-28 02:20:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The citation is not in itself an admission of guilt. Signing the ticket is only acknowlegement you received a citation. It hink you should go to the courthouse and present the problem to the proper court for the answer
2006-11-11 03:39:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Your signature is only a promise to appear at the date and time designated on the citation and has nothing to do with the alleged violation. Failure to sign the citation is not grounds for automatic dismissal.
2006-11-12 18:54:17 · answer #7 · answered by James P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Excellent Quesiton. Wow I wish that would of happend to me on my 7 tickets. I would actually research that topic. Sometimes they don't need signatures such as photoradar, prusuits were only license tag is visible etc. That would be a question for a lawyer. Call him and ask if he can get the violation dropped. If he doesn't say YES dont hire him because lawyers are usually full of crap.
2006-11-11 03:55:03 · answer #8 · answered by jwurm99 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Signing it only states that you agree to the terms of the ticket without admitting that you are guilty. Just like it reads. If you don't sign it, you will have to go to court to either contest it, or pay it. Not signing it, whether it was his fault or yours, means that you must go to court to take care of it. A friend of mine never signed his tickets, and had to go to court every time.
2006-11-11 03:24:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As I understand it, the promise to comply statement is provided for your release upon being cited. Think of it as being released on your own recognizance. If the cop really wanted to be hard nosed, he could have cuffed you and taken you in.
Consider yourself lucky and fight it if you feel you want to.
2006-11-11 03:26:15 · answer #10 · answered by DetroitBrat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋