The deadline for having studded tires off of your car is April 15th in my state. On April 17th we were scheduled to get 3 inches of snow. I drive a dangous mountain everyday and feel that I used common sence by not having them taken off by the 15th. Unfortunatly I got pulled over on the 21st and was ticketed. I informed the officer that I was having them taken off the next day (on the weekend - and I did), but still got the ticket. I have the weather report from that week showing the poor conditions that were called for. What else can I do in hopes of having the ticket thrown out? Any advise is appreciated.
2007-05-21 16:58:16 · 5 answers · asked by little-miss-know-it-all 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
fight the ticket in court.
just go there and tell them exactly what you have said here and bring a weather forecast that stated that.
2007-05-21 17:01:41 · answer #1 · answered by nostradamus02012 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So, let me see. The state you live in has a law that studded tires are required to be removed by April 15. You decide that you are exempt from the law and keep them until the 21st. You get a ticket.
My advise is to pay the ticket. The law doesn't say "April 15th - unless you feel the weather might change in a couple of days"....
2007-05-22 00:50:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell the judge the same story. However, according to your story you were supposed to get the snow the 17th and weren't ticketed till the 21st. Showing up for court ON TIME, being respectful, and explaining yourself in a calm, lucid manner could result in having the ticket reduced or dismissed.
2007-05-22 00:06:25 · answer #3 · answered by dodge66trio 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a good one. I'd fight it, but Be respectful and armed with facts.
Also,call your state legislator and talk to him. Perhaps April 15 might be a little too soon and perhaps extending the date to April 30 might be a wise move. He'd have to introduce legislation, but you're helping pay his salary.
Above all,don't go in with the attitude"the police are picking on me. " say you were concerned for your safety.
Good luck.
2007-05-22 01:22:14 · answer #4 · answered by TedEx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have to agree with take it to court. MIght even call to speak to whoever will be prosecuting and try to work it out ahead of time. Take the weather report and proof that you had the tires removed and when.
2007-05-22 00:13:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋