Can you get a ticket in the mail?

Question

2 days ago, I decided to do a drift using my handbrake in the snow. then, out of nowhere a cop pulls into the street I was on (with my car at a slant in the street). So i just start to drive off, he didn't pull me over or anything. I'm thinking that he didn't see me and he assumed I did a K turn or pulled out of a spot or something. But, being paranoid, I'm thinking he wrote my plate number down and I'll get a ticket in the mail. I'm wondering can I even get that? I figure he would have just given me the ticket on the spot. thx in advance for any answers.

Answer 1

If he didn't give you a ticket at the scene, I don't think he can send you one in the mail. That being said, some cities now have red light cameras installed and will capture the license plates of anyone running a red light and issue them a ticket through the mail.
I think you are okay on this one.
Good Luck!

Answer 2

As long as the license plate number was acquired by the officer in question, a citation can be issued at any time (within reason) via mail or other standard delivery service.

As mentioned earlier, red light cameras, toll booth cameras and in some cases, security cameras can be admitted in court (the standard for any evidence) and used against you, therefore can be used to issue a ticket that can be mailed to you. If you are worried, wait about a week or so. If nothing hits your mailbox, you are safe......and in the debt of that officer.

Answer 3

About the only times I hear about people getting a ticket in the mail is when they run a red light that is equipped with a camera. Usually, there are signs around the red light stating that it is a camera enforced intersection then. With a real live cop, they will pull you over first and give you a chance to explain/defend/beg for mercy. You probably are just being paranoid.

Answer 4

One time I had an incident with my 2nd ex.He was drunk and I made him get out of the car b/c I had 3 of my children and his 1 in the car.I locked the doors so he could not get in b/c he was being violent.I started to drive to the nearest house to call the police,then he jumped on the hood of the car.I instinctively put on the brakes and he went flying off the car.I got to the nearest house with him on my tail I DID NOT recieve any tickets or any inclination that I was going to get one at the scene.But b/c he broke a bone in his neck,I WAS THE ONE WHO received 4 tickets in the mail for child endangerment.Of course the charges were dropped,but the fact that I got the tickets shows up on back ground checks

Answer 5

The only mailed tickets I've ever seen were from toll booths where a person didn't pay. For a moving violation like you've admitted to, I believe the officer would have to stop you and issue a citation on the spot. Relax! You're in the clear,,, ;-)=

Answer 6

They can, because otherwise those things that take your picture and then send you a ticket wouldn't work.

In your case, I don't think you have anything to worry about - if he had a problem with you, I seriously doubt he would've not gone ahead and pulled you over right then and there.

He probably gave you the benefit of the doubt because of the weather conditions.

Answer 7

you anticipate any human beings to have self assurance you theory the previous proprietor had an identical call as you with a various spelling? i prefer to advise not employing that excuse in court docket. And no, a misspelled call does not void the value ticket in any US jurisdiction.

Answer 8

He would have given you a ticket on the spot. No need to worry.

Answer 9

Okay, I don't think you have anything to worry about since the Police Officer doesnt have any of your information. You should be in the clear.