is there any state law about police give tickets after they just moved the signs we live in Virginia
2007-01-21 10:55:28 · 9 answers · asked by bones1738 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
First off I would like to say that I am not a lawyer or an officer of the law nor do I live in your jurisdiction. I do not know. You can go to court and try to fight it. However, ignorance is not an affirmative defense. If you have a jury trial (highly unlikely most are bench trials for similar offenses) jury nullification is possible. I know in my jurisdiction a judge did not allow a speeding ticket when the officer used lidar (different from radar) He allowed the officer's estimate and reduced the fine. It was a very interesting case to watch. Talk to an attorney for the best advice.
2007-01-21 11:07:45 · answer #1 · answered by Janet 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are too many details left out of this question to give a fair answer.
In Texas as in many states,the Drivers License handbook covers the issue of unposted speed limits and it goes something like this. . .
In unposted areas there is a certain speed that must be maintained. . . . I don't remember the actual speed you are suppose to go in those unposted areas.
I do know that in unposted residental areas the maximum speed one is suppose to drive is 30mph.
You had better consult your states driving handbook before taking anything to court because not only does the judge have the power to throw cases out of the court,he also has the power to assess the fine and it could be more than the amount if you take the case to court and you are found guilty anyway.
2007-01-21 12:43:08 · answer #2 · answered by Just Q 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speed limits are speed limits. You can get a tickett for going 1 mile over when the signs are reducing speeds like going into a school zone. Most Police give you a little lee way.
I ask you this though.
1) where you with your son and saw he was slowing down?
2) If not, are you sure he would tell you was wrong?
Do not be quick to judge.
And if you was there, and saw that he was slowing down when the signs said too, your a witness. Fight it in court then.
If not, tell him to pay the tickett and move on.
2007-01-21 11:00:34 · answer #3 · answered by Common Sense 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A. The road crew was changing the signs.
B. Your son was speeding in the area of the change
C. A police officer was in the area.
I find it difficult to believe all three of the above occurred at the same time. I'm betting your son is trying to make excuses instead of taking responsibility for his actions.
2007-01-21 12:08:16 · answer #4 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as the speed limit sign was visible, pay the ticket
2007-01-21 10:59:53 · answer #5 · answered by Richie.Rich 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the fee shrink is "published" interior the regulation that limits speeds on county roads. you're estimated to appreciate that regulation. The word, "surpassed the published velocity shrink" is just one thing the officer replaced into informed to jot down on a dashing fee ticket while pointing out somebody for dashing.
2016-12-16 10:09:17 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
20 years ago, Fairfax City, Va. They installed a no left turn sign at a popular street to turn left. It was obscured by trees so I took it to court. I sat there all day waiting for my case to be heard. They never got to me, the judge threw the case out when he found out there was 20 of us there protesting the same sign.
Take it to court, with any luck there will be a number of people that were nabbed the same way.
2007-01-21 11:00:54 · answer #7 · answered by cornholingmidgets2 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sorry, no.
The law is the law. Your son's best bet would have been to say he wasn't paying attention but was relying on his knowledge of what the limit was, but it's too late for that now!
2007-01-21 11:02:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to court and beat the ticket, tell the judge and he may dismiss it.
2007-01-21 11:02:24 · answer #9 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋