I got a ticket for speeding, when in reality the cop never saw me speeding and just assumed I was and gave me a ticket for that when he could have easily given me a ticket for two other violations that I clearly commited in front of him.
What happened was I was driving and I made a sharp right turn without stopping at a red light before turning right and I slightly crossed the double yellow lines (because I couldnt make exactly a 90 degree turn). He could have given me a ticket for those violations, but he told me I was speeding based on his experience. I told him 'no, I took the turn without breaking enough."
So when I goto court, I was thinking about asking the officer if he caught a drunk driver with a dent in his hood, if he would arrest the guy for murder because "based on his experience" people who are drunk with dents in their car hit pedestrians. If he cant charge someone for murder because he didnt see it happen, how could he give me a ticket for that.
2007-07-24 23:11:36 · 16 answers · asked by Dr D 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Judge is going to go with the opionion of an expert witness; in this case the cop over your attempt to play Perry Mason.
Pay it, consider yourself lucky and make it a lesson
2007-07-24 23:15:27 · answer #1 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Don't act like a smart alec in front of the judge. You'll just piss him off. Even if you do get your point across, then the judge will cite you for the other violations that you did commit, which may be worse than the speeding violation.
And besides, if you failed to brake, then you were probably going faster than you should have. There's a reason they require you to brake, it's so you don't go too fast. Just because you were under the posted speed limit doesn't mean you weren't going too fast.
2007-07-25 06:15:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please don't defend yourself in court buddy. You aren't doing yourself any favors.
By the time if/when it gets to court, the officer will be able to give a cogent testimony that will be far more persuasive than anything you have related to us, in this Question.
You should also be sure exactly what form of speeding infraction this is - for example an "Exhibition of speed" does NOT require you to be breaking the speed limit. There are also other violations, where you can be doing an "unsafe speed", without breaking the speed limit.
2007-07-25 06:20:43 · answer #3 · answered by dryheatdave 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you should question the officer who pulled you over. Sounds like it was his first day as a Law Enforcement Officer, so the judge will understand if you tell him your thoughts. When the Judge bangs the gavel and tells you that you are out of line, that is court talk for keep going, this is what I wanted to hear today. Good luck!!
2007-07-25 09:08:35 · answer #4 · answered by Irish_5150 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Plead guilty to speeding to fast for conditions (sharp turn-which caused you to have problems with the turn).
Smart comments in court only help the prosecutor. Your lucky he didn't write you for Reckless Driving. I would have.
Oh yeah, the Police do not need to use radar to write speeding tickets. Anyone can judge speed. The person that posted this question gave an excellent example of how to narrate it.
2007-07-25 08:29:31 · answer #5 · answered by El Scott 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Plead guilty to the crimes that you committed. If you turned right (running a red light) and could not make a 90 degree turn, then you were speeding!
Grow up! Take responsibility for your actions!
2007-07-25 06:24:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just eat the ticket and move on, you can take a 1-day defensive driving class that removes up to 2 points on your lic. "OR" gives a 15% reduction in insurance rates, very few people have an unblemished lic. congrat's ! Now ya one of us !
2007-07-25 06:18:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pay the ticket go to the school. slow down dive responsibly. Or got to court maybe lose pay court costs an more money ?
2007-07-25 07:47:38 · answer #8 · answered by 45 auto 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't act smart in court and be sure to dress nice. It may be helpful to get some legal advice, they can really mess up your world if they want to. Good luck...
2007-07-25 06:28:58 · answer #9 · answered by Marilyn T 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you hadn't been speeding, you wouldn't have needed to break as much. You'll be found guilty based on his observations. The best thing for you to say is, "I'm sorry."
2007-07-25 06:23:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋