My husband got a ticket today, and we're not sure where to go from here. He's never had a ticket before, so we were surprised the guy didn't let him off with a warning. He was "speeding" because the zone changed a few hundred yards ahead, so he was increasing in preparation for that. The officer acknowledged the zone changed (by the time he pulled my husband over, the sign was literally right in front of them), but still gave him the ticket. He mentioned there's a Wa state deferment thing where it won't show up to the insurance company if you don't get another ticket for 12 months...heard anything about this? Is it worth trying? Our records are both squeaky clean, so it'd be a shame to change that at this point.
2007-02-13 03:59:05 · 2 answers · asked by RunRunRun 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
What a d*$k move by that cop. As far as I know, if you take that deferment thing, and you don't get a ticket in the 12 months, it is a very good deal. I think it basically goes off your record completely. But if you do get another ticket, both appear on your record as normal. I'm not real clear about the details though.
2007-02-13 04:04:40 · answer #1 · answered by Take it from Toby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many states will allow you to take traffic school and points will be removed from your driving license record.
It is important to contact the clerk of court and receive permission before taking traffic school. If the speeding ticket will still show on your driving record your insurance company may still assess insurance points and your premiums will increase.
Be sure to confirm that by taking traffic school the traffic ticket will not appear on your record.
2007-02-13 12:25:38 · answer #2 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋