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2007-06-13 06:56:42 · 8 answers · asked by Justin W 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I was making a left into a parking lot against a sign that has hours prohibiting the left hand turn, durring the hours so posted, however there was a motercycle cop standing next to his bike hidden behind parked cars just pointing people over to the side and writing them all tickets. The parking lot is a college parking lot. I realize I wasnt supposed to make the turn but it is finals and i was late, is he allowed to just stand in there and write tickets this way, seems like some kind of entrapment to me, especially considering that the college is building a new parking structure so parking is limited.
2007-06-13 07:29:45 · update #1
I was making a left into a parking lot against a sign that has hours prohibiting the left hand turn, durring the hours so posted, however there was a motercycle cop standing next to his bike hidden behind parked cars just pointing people over to the side and writing them all tickets. The parking lot is a college parking lot. I realize I wasnt supposed to make the turn but it is finals and i was late, is he allowed to just stand in there and write tickets this way, seems like some kind of entrapment to me, especially considering that the college is building a new parking structure so parking is limited so students are always scrambling for parking.
2007-06-13 07:30:43 · update #2
If the violation took place on public streets, the ticket can be written on priavate property. Honestly, it sounds like the college requested his presence.
2007-06-13 08:23:39 · answer #1 · answered by annie78 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you broke the law, you broke it on the street ~ the fact that he was on the parking lot only meant he had gone their to write the ticket for someone and the rest of you just kept doing the same thing so as long as he observed what y'all were doing, he had every right to order you over.
and no it isn't entrapment if you did something illegal on the street and he just Happened to be there writing another ticket and saw what you did. Obey the laws next time and this won't be a problem.
I love the way everyone wants to make something an entrapment when they admit they broke the law *shakes head*
2007-06-13 09:08:53 · answer #2 · answered by KittyKat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it sounds like you broke the law by making the turn. Just because you were able to get into a private parking lot does not mean that you are immune to getting a ticket.
2007-06-13 10:59:51 · answer #3 · answered by A.Mercer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the situation.
I can write people tickets on their property. For example, we have city laws against tall grass, weeds, trash in the yard, ect. I issued a citation for that a couple days ago.
Today I went on someone's property because their dog was running loose, I issued the lady a citation in her kitchen (last week one of my officers warned her about it and i have also warned her about it). Such as leaving $10,000 in a public place and arresting anyone that takes it.
As for traffic tickets. If I observed a violation on a city street and they quickly pull into a parking lot or something, I can pull them over and write them a ticket for the city street violation.
For stuff totally on private property. I can issue firelane violations, handicapped violations, blocking a public route. I can also do DWI stuff on private property, such as a shopping mall parking lot.
From your account, it sounds like you violated the law on a city street and he wrote you for that. BTW, hiding is not entrapment. Entrapment is making someone do something they normally wouldn't do.
2007-06-13 07:34:25 · answer #4 · answered by Kenneth C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can.
Entrapment only implies if the officer is causing you to break the law, and then citing you for it. You broke the law, and the cop witnessed it. They can issue you a ticket even in your own driveway if they witnessed you violating a law/rule.
Basically, pay the fine and move on.
2007-06-13 08:27:17 · answer #5 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends what kind of ticket and where you live.
Here in my city (Ontario, Canada) we can write noise by-law tickets on private property but can't write speeding or seat belt tickets on private property.
You should click on "additional details" and add a little about the circumstances you are interested in as well as where this is happening.
2007-06-13 07:05:08 · answer #6 · answered by joeanonymous 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Here is what you do....
Say "whoops" and pay the ticket. The officer was doing what he is supposed to do. By the way if he is sitting there pulling over people on that turn your school is the most likely candidate to why he was doing it.
2007-06-13 08:13:26 · answer #7 · answered by Rek T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but only certain violations ie: Unlicensed driver, suspended license, etc. A broken tail light in the Von's parking lot won't cut it.
2007-06-13 07:02:42 · answer #8 · answered by zillenium_00 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋