I was recently pulled over for an expired tag and in addition I did not have current proof of insurance. I did have valid insurance at the time, I simply did not have proof with me. What are the chances of having either of these violations dismissed? What steps should I take to have either dismissed?
2007-02-08 21:03:30 · 9 answers · asked by bham_guy331 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I am unsure of the laws in your state, but with proof of insurance (insurance card dated for coverage at the time of the incident), usually you can go down to the courthouse and show them the "proof" and that ticket will be dismissed. Expired plates are a different story. Unless you have proof that the "stickers" were in the mail... that one you'll have to pay. Even if you go to the court date for the insurance ticket, just providing the insurance card is usually enough, but the sooner the better. Call the courthouse and ask what they would need you to bring..ie the ticket, insurance card, etc.
2007-02-08 21:08:47 · answer #1 · answered by Michele A 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Take proof that you had insurance with you to court. The judge will have to dismiss that count. But you'll still get hammered for the expired tags.
2007-02-08 23:05:08 · answer #2 · answered by michael_trussell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what state you are in. In California you can get the ticket for the expired tags signed off by a local law enforcement agency or DMV. That usually runs you a service fee of about $10. Some police agencies do it for free if you live in their city. However, in California, you now have to show proof of insurance to the court, not just get it signed off by a law enforcement agency. You should have directions on how to take care of it printed on the back of the citation. It should not cost you more than about ten dollars though.
2007-02-08 21:20:20 · answer #3 · answered by OfficerJL 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ticket for expired tag, you will have to pay. If you show the Judge proof that you did have insurance at that time, he will probably dismiss it.
2007-02-08 21:10:24 · answer #4 · answered by m c 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
take your proof of insurance to the courts and they will dismiss the ticket. As far as the expired tags, you gotta pay
2007-02-08 22:32:40 · answer #5 · answered by glamour04111 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most times, if you take proof of insurance with you to court, that ticket will be dismissed. Remember, your proof of insurance must show that you had insurance at the time OF THE TICKET, not the time of the court date. As for the expired tag, there is no way to get out of that ticket. Even if you had renewed your tags prior to the traffic stop, they must be displayed on your vehicle. That is why, if you renew your tags online and wait for them to be mailed to you, it says on the printable receipt "This receipt cannot be used for proof of renewal." The new sticker has to be displayed on your vehicle.
2007-02-08 21:08:58 · answer #6 · answered by dh1977 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
show up in court with proof of insurance and it will be dropped but the expired tag wont be
2007-02-09 00:38:40 · answer #7 · answered by mountainchowpurple 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The proof of insurance should be no problem, just take proof that you were covered AT THE TIME OF THE VIOLATION in to court with you, the judge should drop it. (Have for me, anyway)
2007-02-08 21:06:34 · answer #8 · answered by Shane M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If both your registration and insurance were valid at the time, you would just need to take the documentation with you on your appearance date. You might even be able to take it to the DMV or CHP (or who ever issued the ticket) and have it removed.
2007-02-08 21:08:07 · answer #9 · answered by Justin H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋