ok, i got a ticket for avoiding a traffic control device but here is the catch. the ticket says this happened at an intersection that doesent exist. here is a link to a map
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?for...
you need to zoom in on the map all the way to see the roads but the map shows that leroy doesent auctually run into toledo rd because right where it curves and goes north is where reek rd starts so technically its reek rd and toledo, there is no intersection of leroy and toledo. should i fight this ticket and could i auctually win?
2007-01-31 16:01:28 · 11 answers · asked by darkinmate16 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
ok about the street. there are street signs on both sides of toledo stating that it is reeck rd on both sides
2007-01-31 16:11:42 · update #1
The maps may be wrong, visit the area where it happened, take pictures to present in court. If the cop has the wrong information on the ticket, you have a defense.
However the officer could change the complaint at the time if trial to show the correct location, but he testifies before you.
2007-01-31 16:11:02 · answer #1 · answered by Sgt 524 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as the officer can expain the location where this occured, it doesn't matter. Also, mapquest is not known for its accuracy. It has given me directions to roads that do not exist or to go down one-ways the wrong way. The road may actually be leroy on one side of toledo and reek on the other side of toledo, which is confusing but quite common.
2007-01-31 16:05:47 · answer #2 · answered by msi_cord 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you certainly can argue it. However, the officer can say, "oops, I meant to write Reek and Toledo" and the judge will say O.K. And you are toast.
However, the judge may also state that this is a factual error on the citation and dismiss it.
Your defense is going to sound like: Yes, I avoided the traffic control device, but not at that location; so please dismiss the ticket. If you were the judge would you dismiss the ticket?
2007-01-31 16:13:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you've done some research on mapquest, and everyone knows that an online mapping resource is NOT 100% accurate. If your town is anything like mine, if the policeman who gave you the ticket doesn't show up, you will automatically win the case.... however if he does show up, you'll have to argue a strong case against him.
2007-01-31 16:09:14 · answer #4 · answered by Just A Mom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in ga thats a 3 point ticket and if your under 18 you only get 4 points until they suspend your license for 6 months fight it till the end its always better your going to have to go to court any ways you might as well get out of paying a few hundred $ and your insurance going up
2007-01-31 16:29:32 · answer #5 · answered by chapstick 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What have you got to lose? You totally have the right to challenge any ticket a police officer gives you, even if it's for something like speeding. (Meaning if they say they caught you on radar, you can see if they are radar certified, and if they are not, the ticket's null and void)
Anyway, yeah, see what you can do. Like I said, nothing to lose.
2007-01-31 16:05:53 · answer #6 · answered by evenstar8723 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you REALLY want to waste the time and money to fight it?
No.
Did you break the law? If the answer is yes, just pay it.
If you didn't break the law, consider fighting it. I doubt you would win.
2007-01-31 16:04:42 · answer #7 · answered by FaZizzle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Courts usually side with law enforcement.
2007-01-31 16:05:23 · answer #8 · answered by RiverGirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they have the wrong location of the infraction, then most likely you will get off.
2007-01-31 22:52:32 · answer #9 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes.but present your case respectfully.
2007-01-31 16:05:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋