2007-03-01 03:13:33 · 5 answers · asked by Greg8325 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
If a person receives a speeding ticket, it is on that person's record. You can be going over 1 MPH over the speed limit and still get a ticket. Then it would be on your record. However, most police officers will not stop someone for going over 1 MPH the speed limit.
2007-03-01 03:30:53 · answer #1 · answered by Erica, AKA Stretch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many law enforcement agencies go by a "discretionary" rule about what an officer will consider before issuing a ticket!
This is an old "consideration" that came from when car speedometers and cables would become old and worn out.
Additionally, people do make mistakes and can accidentally go over or even under the speed limit without noticing their speedometer.
The fact, however, is...one mile per hour over the speed limit IS speeding. As such, a ticket issued for speeding would conceivably go on your record at 1MPH over the limit.
Realistically, officers use better judgment and normally give SOME leeway depending upon the amount of traffic present, weather conditions, and location of the violation.
I will consider it less safe to drive in a residential area over the limit than on an interstate highway.
Best bet is to watch your speed and set a good example for all other drivers to follow.
Best wishes!
2007-03-01 03:26:39 · answer #2 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Technically, 1mph over the speed limit will get you a ticket. But normally, 5 mph or over will get you a ticket. I also know the sheriff of my parish and he said that he allows 4 mph and over that he writes you up.
You just have to watch out for the little speed trap towns.
2007-03-01 15:45:56 · answer #3 · answered by Baby Blue 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i am from Louisiana and that varies from what parish you were in. it does not matter how fast you were going it matter if you have anything and i mean anything else on your driving record. (even a non-moving violation) if you have nothing on your record, than you can ask the DA if you can pay it and not have it put on your record. there is also a driving school. if your record is clean and they won't keep it off plead article 894 and that will keep it off.
usually if you ask they will keep it off for you, all they want is you money.
2007-03-01 03:26:14 · answer #4 · answered by everythingszenidontthinkso 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 mph over can get it on your record. In EXTREME cases.
2007-03-01 03:59:26 · answer #5 · answered by zebj25 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋