I got a speeding ticket saying I was doing 41 in a 25. I went back and checked every speed limit sign and every one says 35. 4 mph over is a big difference between 16 mph over. What should I do? Could the ticket get thrown out?
2007-08-09 05:39:08 · 7 answers · asked by Greg8325 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Possibly, consult a lawyer if you ahve the money, if not then plead not guilty and then talk to the DA and see if she will drop it due to your findings. Good luck!
2007-08-09 05:42:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Well, first of all, it's not 4 mph over, it's 6. Second of all, no, it will not be thrown out. If you can prove it was in a 35 mph limit section, then you will be charged for doing a 41 in a 35, still speeding.
And what Robert P said is purely a myth btw.
2007-08-09 05:45:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can argue in court that the speed limit posted is 35. If you can prove it, you will be assessed the fine for the 41 in a 35, as opposed to 25.
2007-08-09 05:42:24 · answer #3 · answered by Kevy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Check local laws and see if the speed limit in areas where no limit is posted is in fact 25mph. If it is then it will depend on how close the 35 mph sign is to the location at which you were pulled over. I would at least contest it if they cannot prove where the limit changes.
2007-08-09 05:44:08 · answer #4 · answered by El Pistolero Negra 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Photos. Take several photos from different directions of the signs at the location on the ticket.
Be sure the photos can identify the location by landmarks, street signs, etc.
Then appear in court. Tell it to the judge.
2007-08-09 05:53:14 · answer #5 · answered by ed 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go take pictures to document your claim and fight the ticket, if you win it should be thrown out.
2007-08-09 05:50:01 · answer #6 · answered by fieryfox59 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Send a check in to pay the ticket - but... make the check $1.00 over the fine. They can't deposit it until they reimburse you that $1- never cash the check they send you, the points never get placed on your record. No problem!
:)
2007-08-09 05:45:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋