I got pulled over a while ago for running a red light. Technically it was yellow, but I admit I definitely pushed it.. (stepped on the gas when I knew I should have braked) What is the difference (or advantages/disadvantages with insurance/amount of ticket) if I plead not guilty, guilty, or no contest? Please help! Thank you.
2007-02-05 08:47:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I was going 5 over, and yeah I was late to something important..
2007-02-05 08:58:02 · update #1
If it was yellow before you reached the limit line, you ran a red light. Yellow means "prepare to stop" not "speed up". Guilty means "Yeah, I did it." No contest means "I'm not saying I'm guilty, but I won't argue either." No contest is used most often where there is a chance of civil action being taken. If someone is out to sue you because of something, if you plead guilty that can be proof you did it, while no contest can't be and they would still have to offer proof beyond the ticket. Not guilty of course means just that. "I didn't do it, so prove I did or go away".
2007-02-05 09:30:40 · answer #1 · answered by oklatom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you check with the insurance company about how many moving violations you can have before they raise your rate.
It used to be between three or five but that was several years ago.
If you were only ticketed for running a red light I'm sure court appearance is not mandatory so just send in the money for the ticket. I surely would not waste money on an attorney unless your driving record already sucks.
2007-02-05 17:26:20 · answer #2 · answered by JESSIE James 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you admit you were wrong, you are wasting resources trying to get over on the system. how many time have you broken the traffic law and not been caught? be a big boy pay your fine, and abide by the traffic laws.
tell me do you complain that the law should write more tickets when you check your mail and someone whips by at 10 over the posted speed limit, a little close to you? would you complian that the law needs to write more tickets if you got hit by someone who did what you did? I bet you would and do.
So many people everyday break the law, then when the get a ticket want to complain or get around it. These are the same people who also grip and complain that others are doing the same things they do. ARGH, Sorry this is not my forum for gripping.
2007-02-05 19:13:34 · answer #3 · answered by spcresha 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you know you did it, just pay the darned thing. If you plead not guilty and lose, you will have to pay the court costs too. Take responsibility for what you did and send them a check.
2007-02-05 18:27:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd go to court and plead no contest and request driving school. then it won't go on your record and you're insurance will probably go down as most driving schools are recognized by insurance companies as driver improvement like drivers ed and will reduce your rates!
2007-02-05 17:44:42 · answer #5 · answered by blueflash 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you go to traffic court and give a reasonable explanation, the fine will probably be reduced. There's no penalty for trying.
Were you speeding? Maybe the cop gave you a break by not ticketing you for that?
2007-02-05 16:56:26 · answer #6 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You want to avoid any moving violations. In most states they result in points on your driving record and can increase your insurance premium. Also, too many points in a given period of time can cause license revocation. Get a lawyer to see if he can get the prosecutor to lessen the charges to a non-moving violation with no points.
2007-02-05 16:52:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
First--keep a clean driving record..
worth paying a lawyer to get ticket squashed---
2007-02-05 16:53:33 · answer #8 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋