Hi, I just got pulled over doing 35 in a 20 mph School Zone. And the police gave me a court date? I dont know whats going on this is my first time being pulled over. Any help on whats gonna happen?
2007-03-06 07:55:59 · 7 answers · asked by Justin 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
you'll get a fine. don't worry. who is Mahal?
2007-03-06 12:58:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on which state you're in. Certain states consider any traffic violation to be a misdemeanor, which in essence is a criminal charge. Here in Florida most traffic related offenses are criminal infractions and therefore you only have to pay a fine and do not have to go to court. There are a few instances in which a traffic infraction results in a mandatory court date, such as if you're going 30+ over the posted limit, you pass a school bus on the side that the children are exiting, or if you're at fault in a crash involving serious bodily injury to another.
These are just examples from Florida and each state has their own rules and laws. Most likely you'll just go in front on a judge or hearing officer and will enter a plea: guilty, not guilty or nolo contendere (no contest). The officer may or may not be there, depending on the type of hearing. If you plead guilty or nolo contendere the judge will most likely issue a fine at that time. If you plead not guilty then there will be a hearing.
2007-03-06 16:04:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since it is in a school zone, that makes the ticket carry more weight. The court date is due to the zone. It (in many states) is more serious to break any law inside a school zone and the penalties are proportionately more severe. If possible, pay the fine. If not, appear in court and pay the fine.
2007-03-06 16:02:57 · answer #3 · answered by phxdragon1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your going to have to pay a fine most likely in school zone over 100$
Good luck friend
2007-03-06 15:58:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you pay the fine - you get points on your license
and your insurance goes up -
you may be able to attend driving school - and get no points
and NO insurance increase
call your clerk of the traffic court - should have the number on your ticket
ask for instructions - may end up paying about the same -
but your insurance will not go up
Call NOW!
2007-03-06 16:00:23 · answer #5 · answered by tom4bucs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've been cited for speeding. Go to the court date and plead guilty/not guilty, and hope for the best. Your appearance in court is mandatory unless you have a bail amount you can pay in lieu of appearing.
2007-03-06 16:00:28 · answer #6 · answered by chuck_junior 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they are probally gonna give you an expensive ticket for the simple fact that it was in a school zone number two you were speeding.
2007-03-06 17:49:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋