2007-10-04 09:13:14 · 5 answers · asked by mandy c 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It is mandatory that you are taken before a magistrate who can set bail or release you upon a written promise to appear. (Vehicle Code section 40302, subd. (b).) You are not supposed to be taken to jail if a magistrate is available, but many police officers fail to observe this requirement. Since the ticket is only a written promise to appear, why not sign it?
2007-10-04 10:37:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get arrested. You are just signing acknowledging you received the citation. You are not agreeing with the content. There's no reason to refuse to sign.
2007-10-04 16:16:27 · answer #2 · answered by tkquestion 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing, they just write "refused to sign" on it. You're still responsible for the ticket, court date, etc.
2007-10-04 16:22:27 · answer #3 · answered by dodgerzblue 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why not sign it, you are told that you are not saying you were guilty or innocent of the traffic violation.
2007-10-04 16:16:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a free trip to jail
2007-10-04 16:15:31 · answer #5 · answered by rath 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋