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 15:56:49 · 13 answers · asked by chucho 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
she gave you a break by writing down 70. 72 puts you speeding over 15 mph which is a different offense. slowing down by 8 mph will put you at 64 mph. most troopers radar alarms wont go off until 65 mph. radar is extremely accurate and can be field tested.
this officer was trying to cut you a break and maybe save your life. i've scraped a few teens off the pavement after car a accident. it is not a pretty site. plea bargain the ticket down and keep off the gas. slow down and stay alive.
2007-01-17 20:26:53 · answer #1 · answered by Van F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing I could think of would to be to tell the Judge the truth, he was going 60 mph. But the cop would say you were speeding so who is the cop going to belive? Thats right the cop. So I would tell him to hurry and find some stuff he does not need and try to sell some stuff and get up the money. Or tell the Judge that he cant get the money yet and ask if he could make payments until it is paid off. Also he could just ask the Judge (if he wants to) if he could just take away his drivers lisens. SOrry for the bad spelling I am only 13!!
2007-01-14 16:33:50 · answer #2 · answered by Katie S 1 · 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.
2016-05-24 03:48:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have no arguement here. The radar the police use is very good and must be calibrated on a regular basis. So you were definitely going 72 maybe+/- 1 mph. Your speedometer is much more likely to be inaccurate than a police radar. Maybe see if you can go to traffic school or do community service instead of paying the large fine.
2007-01-14 16:35:48 · answer #4 · answered by msi_cord 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the most part each radar units for patrol car and hand held are test (calibrated) every 2-3 years or when department policy states. So there goes that loop hole. Also any officer using a radar unit should/must be certified by that state(s) stanards.
For the most part do try to appeal it... You might luck out in the officer not showing up. However, most departments will have an officer represent them in court.
Mike
2007-01-14 16:23:04 · answer #5 · answered by Michael W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, if you are old enough to drive you are old enough to obey the rules of the road, no matter what your age. Secondly, when the Officer told you to slow down it means that she would have tolerated a speed of 64mph. Most Highway Patrol Officers will give you 9 miles over the limit....sounds like the cruise control needs to be calibrated. The Officers Radar is calibrated regularly.
2007-01-15 03:06:58 · answer #6 · answered by Tom M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good luck on that....I'm in Ohio. first of all your buddy should have asked to see the radar. it may sound ballsy..but its not the first time a cop has been asked that. its your right to see it. but once you open your mouth you would of been in a pissing match and lost. the way the court sees it..speeding is speeding...so when your parents say that setting your cruise at 60 is safe...keep in mind that when you set your cruise at that 'safe' speed...you might just have a cop creep up on you while hes having a bad day and give you a ticket. my father-in-law got a ticket for going 3 miles over the speed limit. so just go to court pay the fine and be done with it...what is it $175? your buddy should have that kind of cash..and if he doesn't then his parents need to teach him how to manage his cash
2007-01-14 16:10:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tell him to just show up in court and follow the directions.
The only way my friend has gotten out of tickets is if the officer didn't show up when he went in to fight it. But he's 20. I don't know what happens to minors, but I know the insurance company will be watching and waiting to raise those rates if the drivers record is poor.
2007-01-14 16:06:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
His only hope is an good attorney. There is no arguement to beat the radar. My attorney got my daughter who was 17 yrs old out of a ticket. It was good because she used her "prayer for judgement" on the ticket she got 3 weeks later.
2007-01-14 16:04:11 · answer #9 · answered by Wolfpacker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, he *was* speeding. And, sometimes the speedometer will register less than actual speed.
My advice...your friend accepts the ticket, even though he may pay a stiffer fine.
Next, tell him to get his speedometer calibrated.
Next, tell him that he may get ticketed at any time if he drives at any speed over the limit.
Lastly, slow down.
2007-01-14 16:13:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋