My friend recently got a ticket when I was in the car. The speed limited was 55 but he had his cruise control set on 60. However the cop said that she clocked him in at 72. On the ticket she wrote down that he was going 70. Although he was still speeding...that extra 10mph could be the difference in a large amount of money for a 17 year old hischooler with a minimum wage job. Another this is...As she allowed us to go she said "you need to follow the speed limit, slow down about 8mph." I believe that shows that he couldnt have possible been going more than 63.
I believe he could have a case about how the cop was unable to provide accurate evidence. But, I have heard rumors that in Ohio anyone under the age of 18 is not given a chance to explain or say anything oter than "yes" or "no" in their court hearing.
Is there any possible way for him being 17 to get out of this?
(also if it helps...the cop used a radar to clock him in)
2007-01-14 15:55:53 · 3 answers · asked by chucho 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
We hire a lawyer to get out of it all the time (but expensive) but the lawyer just says "Do you have evidence that the speed gun was accuratly reading speed" or "The odometer on the car could of been inaccurate". The police officer does not have evidence.
Good Luck
2007-01-14 16:05:24 · answer #1 · answered by LBiz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him to go to an auto shop and get his speedometer calibrated to see how far off it is, it generally costs about 10 to 20 bucks. if in fact it is off and his cruise was set at a legal speed, go to court to contest the ticket. when you get there enter a plea to no contest, the judge will then ask if you have anything to say on your behalf. take the paperwork from the shop and show it to the judge you will be given what they call a fix it ticket. you'll then have 48 hours to show proof that your speedometer was recalibrated. this usually costs around 50 to 75 bucks. you may pay around the same price to fix it as you would the ticket. however, next time u set your cruise you won't have to pay another ticket. now also with me living in ohio with tickets, they will give you a writ. what that is, is they ask when you can pay it. you say around a month or so, and you can pay as much as you can afford at the time, and they will keep extending it until it's paid off. even if its 10 bucks a month. been there done that.good luck!!!! also for court the minor's parents have to be present, so make sure they know he got the ticket.
2007-01-14 19:29:03 · answer #2 · answered by jstar104 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont set the car to 60 in a 55
2007-01-14 16:05:26 · answer #3 · answered by Lil lady 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋