i live in california. recently i was pulled over for speeding on the freeway. i was going about 90 when i passed the cop. he didnt immediately stop me but followed me a few hundred yards and then put the lights on. he wrote i was going apprx. 96 and i know i cant say i wasnt going fast. but is there a way to beat this. i read a related article and it said that 100% of chp shows up. that cant be true. can it. well any help or advice would be appreciated. dont say for me to give in because thats not an option.
2007-04-07 15:20:42 · 12 answers · asked by NoobStatus 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Alright its his right as a American to fight the damn ticket if you have a problem with that then move to china because even though he deserves the ticket by fighting it he is keeping the Highway patrol honest
2007-04-07 17:34:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 100% is believable. Here in my city if you don't show up for court when you are summonsed, you could be disciplined and lose hours (last one I hear lost 20hrs, that's about $700). That's a big incentive to show up. If you are sick the prosecutor will ask (and will usually get) an adjournment to another date. I don't know what California is like but I'm guessing that they must have something similar in effect.
2007-04-08 00:03:45 · answer #2 · answered by joeanonymous 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is not true. Most cops DO NOT show up. I had a law professor even tell the class "if you get a ticket fight it because the cop never shows up and they always reduce the ticket, at least"
So fight it and maybe they will reduce it. Mine was and no the cop didnt show up for a speeding ticket.
2007-04-08 17:52:17 · answer #3 · answered by Educated 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You admit in your opening statement you were going 90.
Sorry.
No help here. You don't deserve any help.
BTW, 100% of CHP shows up to court.
Deal with it.
2007-04-07 22:25:10 · answer #4 · answered by chuck_junior 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
On the ticket does it state "approximately" if that word is in there he or she was not using radar. They will always set the date where the officer is available. When you get pulled over you should be the dumbest person on the planet, you don`t know why you are being pulled over, you don`t know what the speed limit is and you don`t know how fast you were going.
2007-04-07 22:30:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Try not speeding.
People like you are a menace on the highway, and if you want sympathy, LOL!
Learn something about traffic safety and courtesy and you won't be in this predicament again.
2007-04-07 23:53:52 · answer #6 · answered by TedEx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Were you speeding? Yes? Don't fight it. You knew you were breaking the law when you passed the cop, which I will have to say was very stupid. Next time, don't speed.
2007-04-07 22:25:34 · answer #7 · answered by johN p. aka-Hey you. 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most times, when you go to court, you can usually get the fine reduced. I would just go, and be honest, not loose your temper. Odds are, you may get it reduced or down to a warning. Good luck.
2007-04-07 22:24:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
You don't need the Officer in court to be found guilty. He/she is only there if their testimony is required.
2007-04-07 23:28:20 · answer #9 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go ahead try to fight it youll lose . mr knowitall . get a attorney and theyll plea bargin it down and maybe get you no points
2007-04-07 22:25:19 · answer #10 · answered by Max 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋