I got pulled over a few months ago because the automatic seatbelt in my old car was broken, and stuck in the un-harnessed position. The officer didn't give me a ticket for that, but he did give me a ticket for "carrying passengers beyond limit of intermediate license". In my state if you haven't had your license for more than 6 months you can only carry passengers that are your immediate family. I only had a few weeks left on my six months. I figure that it's useless to argue any excuses for why I had someone in my car, but the fine is $137 (!!!!), my license is supposed to be suspended for 30some days, and start my 6 months over (which have been up for a few months now). Anyway. I contested the ticket, and I'm hoping that I can plea for a lesser fine and hopefully not losing my license and starting over, (I need it for work, school, etc.) Any pointers, or is this a lost case?
2006-12-29 03:53:07 · 7 answers · asked by hbrown035 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
It's my first offense, and a small one. Most officers in my state ignore it, except in my case I guess.
2006-12-29 04:09:24 · update #1
I don't know the laws of your jurisdiction, but the judge may have the option of allowing you to have a "restricted license," which you can use to go to school or work. However, I think that in light of your failure to obey the rules on the people you can transport in your car, you will have a hard time convincing him not to continue that restriction for another six months.
2006-12-29 06:00:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lost case....The judge can opt for a lower fine if you can talk the judge into it. Usually, if you get a citation and the citation already has a set fine (you will know if you see it printed on the ticket the officer gives you), you will more than likely have to pay the full fine. You knowingly violated the traffic law, so you should expect to have to pay the full fine.
2006-12-29 12:23:01 · answer #2 · answered by deftonehead778 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've seen a few sympathetic judges when it comes to young drivers
on such issues. You may luck out, the worst that could happen
is you have to pay the fine PLUS court costs..... And start your 6 months all over again.
2006-12-29 12:01:53 · answer #3 · answered by deltaxray7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask an attorney to help. You will probably end up paying them more than $137 but it would be worth it if you could get out of re-starting the six months.
Good luck.
2006-12-29 12:01:26 · answer #4 · answered by American citizen and taxpayer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you go to court, plead not guilty. Sometimes they will lower the fine. But not always.
2007-01-04 08:25:58 · answer #5 · answered by juzzy1206 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You broke the law, now you have to pay the fine.
2006-12-29 11:55:13 · answer #6 · answered by x 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry no loopholes here
2007-01-06 02:21:28 · answer #7 · answered by Hello 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋