I want to fight a speeding ticket because the state highway patrolman had said he had clocked me going 70 in a 55 while he was passing me in the opposite lane with 3 other cars in front of him. Now, not everyone is going to believe me, but I was using my cruise control and it was set at 60. He also gave me a warning for following to close to the car in front of me, which was doing under 50. Is it worth it to fight this ticket, or should I just pay the $114?
2007-07-05 10:07:56 · 7 answers · asked by Shane A 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
The cars in front of him have no bearing on his radar. What matters are vehicles in front of and behind you. Although only 60 mph, you admit you were speeding. In Ohio, speed limits on interstates are absolute, meaning 55 is 55, 65 is 65. You cannot argue that 60 in a 55 on a sunny day with no other traffic is ok. (this is a valid arguement on municipal roads). My suggestion would be to contat the prosecutor of the court you were cited into, and ask if you could plead to 60 in a 55. It would reduce the fine a bit.
2007-07-05 10:24:24 · answer #1 · answered by LEO53 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so which you admit you're in charge anyhow, suitable? No they do no longer circulate tickets to make it extra handy for you, as this might make it much less handy for them. You bypass to court docket, the place you committed the crime. You in basic terms displaying up in court docket does no longer recommend you win, if the cop isn't there. See you will make a visit to plead no longer in charge. which skill they had then set a date for an genuinely trial. All so which you will lose, because it almost impossible to declare he did no longer have you ever lifeless to rights. which skill 2 journeys to Ohio and bigger court docket expenditures, to combat a value ticket which you will no longer be able to triumph over. it fairly is in comparison to television, you're unlikely to come back up with a loophole or novel protection that gets this thrown out of court docket.
2016-10-19 23:11:58 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were going 60 in a 55 then the ticket should SAY 60 in a 55, period. Fight it. Make that cop stand by what he said. If a cop wants to write a ticket, fine, but that ticket better be accurate. No lying, cops!
2007-07-05 10:30:58 · answer #3 · answered by fel123_2000 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you admit going over the speed limit, you will lose. You can challenge the following too close ticket by pointing out that the officer has no evidence: no photos, no videos, no witnesses, no expert analysis.
2007-07-05 10:12:09 · answer #4 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's hard to fight the flying wheel they write the books on 99% of the traffic law precident.
2007-07-06 05:24:39 · answer #5 · answered by Officer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most helpful answer is pay the ticket. You're not going to get over the OSP.
2007-07-05 17:41:03 · answer #6 · answered by cruiser007 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always fight them, get them dropped or reduced so as to not get "points" on my license. I believe a few points are removed every three years or so I try to keep that in mind.
Traffic court sucks where I live. It is set up to make you just want to pay, the lines wrap around the building.
I don't care though, I HATE giving away FREE money!
Fight it!
2007-07-05 10:13:22 · answer #7 · answered by DF RELOADED 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋