2007-07-12 01:10:05 · 16 answers · asked by Jan HM 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
If the guilty ruling is punishable by incarceration, then yes. If it is by fine only, then no.
At least that's the way it's supposed to work.
2007-07-12 03:47:35 · answer #1 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What most people don't realize is that a traffic ticket is done as a courtesy. Breaking traffic laws is like breaking any other law. You can be arrested and booked etc. What most every municipality and state does is permit the police officer to issue you a ticket which is basically a court order without having to bring you before a judge or magistrate. The ticket will usually state if your appearance in court is mandatory or not.
There are still some small towns in rural areas where traffic violators will be brought before the local magistrate and have to plead guilty and pay the fine or they will hold an immediate trial. These are pretty rare these days but completely legitimate. Often, you will have to pay the fine and court costs (if you are found guilty) before you can leave if you are from out of state.
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2007-07-12 01:24:29 · answer #2 · answered by Jacob W 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you did not appear or pay for past traffic violations, the judge probably issued a bench warrant, and the cops can arrest you on sight.
If you are driving under a suspended, revoked or no license, the cops can arrest you.
If you are driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, the cops can arrest you.
2007-07-12 01:22:27 · answer #3 · answered by MenifeeManiac 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes. It depends on the department as well. For instance I can arrest a person and book them if they have no identification. If they have good identification and are not wanted chances I would need to get a Sgt to approve it. However 99.9% of the time if they have good id they are just getting the ticket and I don't even consider booking them.
2007-07-12 06:14:12 · answer #4 · answered by woodyhou 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the traffic violation. I think it would be a waste for a broken tail light, but a high speed chase with a hit and run, oh you betcha.
2007-07-12 01:12:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Depending on the violation, the answer is yes they can. If you are speeding 20+ over, DUI, driving without a license, no insurance or registration, fictitous tag, reckless driving, just to name a few.
2007-07-12 01:13:54 · answer #6 · answered by jerofjungle 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sure. And it doesn't have to be a serious violation. At the discretion of the officer you can be arrested even for a seatbelt violation.
2007-07-12 03:34:51 · answer #7 · answered by Ga Prosecutor 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sure, if the violation or past offenses warrant such an action.
2007-07-12 01:12:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
FYI ALERT!! COPS DONT NEED A REASON TO TAKE YOU TO JAIL! They can Hold You for up to 72 hours for suspition. You cant bail out because you havent been charged ! Best advise? Dont piss off a cop!
2007-07-12 02:16:17 · answer #9 · answered by doug h 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Depends. Usually not pending your past record. The only way you'd definitely go is if you got a fine for it in court, then didnt pay the fine.
2007-07-12 01:14:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋