The cop issued a citation and said she has to go to court. There is no amount on the ticket, any idea what she could end up getting, regarding penalty? Thnx"
2006-11-27 05:53:39 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
We're in Ohio
2006-11-27 06:22:17 · update #1
The cop was a State Highway Patrol, not an ordinary city cop...
2006-11-27 06:24:47 · update #2
There should be a phone number on the back of the ticket. She can call that and find out what the amount is.
2006-11-27 05:57:40 · answer #1 · answered by kj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually, over 20 miles per hour over the legal limit is considered reckless driving, especially if you are not on an interstate highway. This may be why your girlfriend was given a summons to appear in court. Depending upon what state you live in, this could be a pretty heavy fine, probably $300+, and driving school. In the Carolinas, anything over 20mph over the speed limit usually carries jail time.
2006-11-27 13:56:48 · answer #2 · answered by badkitty1969 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In NC, 15 miles over is a mandatory 30 day ban if you are lucky. 82 in a 55 is a LOT over. I imagine most states would see that as a more serious offense than, say, 10 miles over. Get an attorney. it will be money well spent if it can be pled down to a lesser offense
2006-11-27 14:02:02 · answer #3 · answered by skip 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know in some states, exceeding the speed limit by 20 mph or more is punishable a suspension of the DL.
If that is all she gets, she should consider herself lucky. I got nailed for going 54 in a 30 when I was 16. Lost my license for a year and my parents couldn't get me insurance until I turned 18...which meant, I couldn't drive until I was 18.
2006-11-27 13:57:05 · answer #4 · answered by Saul Goldberg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she will probably have to pay a fine and attend driving school. In indiana, if you are caught going 21 mph over the speed limit you are automatically required to take a driving course.
where you are will constitute the fine. even within a state different jurisdictions will have different fines for the same speed infraction.
Example: Allen county Indiana 15mph over = $150.00 Adams County Indiana 15mph over = $80.00 (not exact, but you get the picture)
2006-11-27 13:58:09 · answer #5 · answered by Jennifer W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Her penalty will be set by the judge. At 25 over the speed limit - it is going to be a very expensive fine.
2006-11-27 13:56:36 · answer #6 · answered by MikeGolf 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A ticket for 82 isn't so bad. I would give her 10 dollars for 69!
2006-11-27 13:56:36 · answer #7 · answered by MisterRE 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
USA? What state? Here in NY State, if she pleads guilty it's mandatory points on her license, mandatory court costs (about $125) and mandatory fine for 27 mph over the speed limit (about $800).
2006-11-27 13:55:33 · answer #8 · answered by kja63 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Depends upon the state. With this high of a speed, I would consider getting a lawyer to talk to the prosecutor ahead of time.
2006-11-27 13:55:50 · answer #9 · answered by Perdendosi 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
27 miles over? Alot......she will get a notice in the mail with the amount of the fine. She might want to opt for traffic school if she is eligible for it.
2006-11-27 13:56:33 · answer #10 · answered by Scotty 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋