I was going 42 in a 25 zone today, the officer pulled me over and gave me one ticket for speeding and another for not having my front plate attached to the car. The plate was in my back seat because of a bumper repar and I just hadn't put on.
Is there any way to get out of these tickets? Should I hire an attorney and let him take care of it? Or should I just pay the fine and deal with the points on my driving record?
Thanks!
2007-06-26 13:57:09 · 13 answers · asked by That Funny Kid 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Sorry for my spelling, I had a bumper repair done not too long ago and I've been too lazy to put the plate back on the front lol, and here in Missouri it is illegal to drive without a front plate, though police don't usually pull you over for this reason only.
2007-06-26 13:59:03 · update #1
Call an Attorney that specializes in "Traffic Law" if you don't have a prior long record of moving violations. Was it in a School Zone? That might be tricky.
You could possibly get it amended to a parking ticket of some kind. The license plate issue is a technicality compared to the moving violation.
I just got a speeding ticket in Missouri resolved, no points, and no record in Jefferson City.
A person should ALWAYS challenge speeding tickets, especially if you have no prior moving violations.
ALL the tickets are about is REVENUE anyway.
I wouldn't pay the fine until you check with legal counsel and determine if you "really should".
If you just go ahead and pay the tickets, you are ADMITTING guilt and you could have your insurance rates go up like a minimum of 25% for 3 or more years. Stop, and figure up that amount alone.......Quite pricey, right???
Now, if you pay the tickets, you will have at least 4 points off
(find out the seriousness of the violation of 17 over in Missouri). If you get stopped again in the next 3 years, then BAM, you could lose your license, have to attend defensive driving classes, a bunch of hassle stuff.
So, call a good "Traffic Law Attorney" and see where you stand before paying any tickets.
People who tell you that you are "trying to beat" the system know nothing about how our system of laws work in America and the privledges afforded to all 1st time offenders.
ONLY A FOOL would pay their ticket(s) without seeking legal counsel 1st.
2007-06-26 14:26:35 · answer #1 · answered by HowFuzzyWuzee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, grow up, all of you! Every one of you pays every single ticket you ever get..........is that right? You must not enjoy holding on to your money. And it's not about the "sanctity of the law" since "the law" also allows for traffic ticket dismissal in many states.
First, check if Missouri offers the ability to dismiss a ticket by taking a defensive driving course. I believe they do.
If they don't or if you've already exercised that option, see if there's a provision in your State's laws to request a deferrment of adjudication. You basically plead no contest, agree to not get another ticket within a certain amount of time, pay some court costs and if you meet all of these conditions the ticket is dismissed. The catch usually is, if you are convicted of another moving violation in that time, then BOTH tickets go on your record.
As for the license plate one, most States will offer you a grace period to repair the problem (1 to 2 weeks) and will dismiss the ticket if you can show them proof (a dated photo usually does the trick) that the repair has been done. Take the pictures BEFORE your court date (I'm assuming you have one) and bring them with you. Show them to the judge and hopefully they'll dismiss that violation.
Good luck.
2007-06-26 14:24:58 · answer #2 · answered by Common_Sense_is_Uncommon 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have done both. Which one did I feel better about? The ones where I was honest with the judge and admitted my error. Most areas will let you either take a driving course (which is a good refresher) or donate money for a child safety seat. If you don't get anymore tickets in 6 months nothing goes on your record.
Find out how they handle tickets were you live. In some places you can go to the courthouse and pickup information on driving courses, other places you will have to go before a judge.
The last time I got a ticket, I went before the judge and admitted speeding. He was so shocked that he asked the question twice.
2007-06-26 14:13:06 · answer #3 · answered by Morgan S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Slow down! Go to court, plead guilty with an explanation (that's it in MD) and they might cut it down if you have a good record.
But most imporatly, slow down.
And thank the cop. Because 45 in a 25 would have been wreckless driving in some states.
2007-06-26 14:10:52 · answer #4 · answered by Greg P 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately it looks like you will have to pay the tickets. I guess you could always take a chance and go to court and try to get the plate ticket dropped. Depends a lot on your local courts too.
2007-06-26 14:07:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You admitted the license plate wasn't mounted, car repairs don't work as an excuse in court. Its either you had it mounted or you didn't. Pay the fine and mount the license plate.
2007-06-26 14:21:59 · answer #6 · answered by PM4 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pay the fine, you were speeding and you didn't have your front plate on, who cares if it was in the back seat, that's not where it goes, deal with it
2007-06-26 14:07:44 · answer #7 · answered by Lisa P 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just pay the ticket
2007-06-26 14:11:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flee the country, change your name, sever all links with anyone you know in America, hunker down and wait 'em out.
That's what I did over 30 years ago, and they still haven't found me!
And I still haven't had to pay the $30 fine!!!!
I BEAT THE SYSTEM!
2007-06-26 14:05:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
police was right this time,pay the ticket and forget about. 2ed you never win in a municipal court any how, why you bather,Evin if you are 100 % right
2007-06-26 14:15:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋