how likely is it that you'll have to pay if you fight it?
2007-06-20 08:32:27 · 8 answers · asked by ♥Mommy to 3 year old Jacob and baby on the way♥ 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
thing is he way over estimated as I was on a highway at the time and he and aother trooper were picking cars off the higway to pull over. they suck! lol
2007-06-20 08:41:27 · update #1
In my own state there are two seperate traffic codes for the specific means of determining speed.
One is when using an exact amount based upon radar/lidar etc. The second is when the method of pacing is used.
Both methods are recognized by state law as is in every other state.
There is no difference in the amount of the fine.
My suggestion....pay the fine and move on with life!
2007-06-20 08:49:28 · answer #1 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The judge is going to be pissed that you want a trial and waste more time. It's your right however to ask for one. In the end if you lose it will cost you a lot more than some speeding ticket (court costs, attorney fees, etc.) Speeding tickets, generally, you don't have to go to court anyway. Just send in the money and you're done with it. But it's your choice. The cop who issued the ticket may not show up and you could win that way. Or he could have made your life more miserable and given you a ticket for reckless driving instead of speeding.
2007-06-20 15:38:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You'll pay it.
After a few years most officers are able to calculate/estimate speed very efficiently. The officer will testify that, based on his years of experience, plus your speed relative to traffic around you, he was able to estimate your speed.
If you go in and plead guilty, you can get traffic school, and the ticket will be dismissed upon completion of the class.
2007-06-20 15:58:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Where I work, if you just show up for court and ask for a reduction you are going to get it 98% of the time (unless you have a horrible driving record). Every court has it's own little rules and guidelines for dealing with traffic infractions.
Considering the gig you are going to get from your insurance company for a moving violation, it would be worth your time to at least ask for it to be reduced, even if you don't plan to fight it.
2007-06-20 15:52:05 · answer #4 · answered by JohnOBX 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your lucky that is all he estimated you did. YOu may be able to get a few MPH bumped off but likely not. Judges have a way of just going with what the cops say.
2007-06-20 16:17:58 · answer #5 · answered by Doug 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it meets the method of enforcement in your state then you have little to no chance of winning it. If you do go to court, and are found in violation, you get the fine and court costs.
2007-06-20 15:37:26 · answer #6 · answered by Dog Lover 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Estimated? You gotta be kidding me. Take it to court.
2007-06-20 15:55:47 · answer #7 · answered by Chris H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Still very likely..they may decrease the amount you have to pay though...
2007-06-20 15:35:37 · answer #8 · answered by Video_Production 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋