Officer pulled me over and told me that I was speeding. He got my license, registration and insurance card and in few minutes he came back with the ticket. He didn't ask me to sign it as well as didn't put time when the infraction happened. Is this something I can fight?
2007-11-21 04:47:30 · 10 answers · asked by Life B 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
depends on where you are. You are supposed to be "offered" the oppertunity to sign the ticket, but you don't have to sign it to have the citation be valid. In some states, civil traffic does not require a signature, just that you are served with a copy of the citation. Even if you refuse to sign, the officer can write "refused to sign" on the line and still serve you your copy and file the paperwork. BTW if it gets to that point and you don't sign, and decide to take it to court. The judge, no matter what the circumstances or how many "witnesses" you have, will most likely throw the book at you. Don't be stupid, you know you broke the law, just accept it.
2016-04-05 02:01:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would fight the ticket. Even if the officer asks you to sign the ticket, you are just acknowledging the ticket; and promising to answer the citation on the date specified. I would hire a traffic lawyer and not worry about it. A few months ago, I was going 10 mph over. The attorney had my probation reduced from 6Mo to 3Mo and also reduced my fine.
2007-11-21 05:07:34 · answer #2 · answered by Rebecca K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not having the signature might not be a problem with the state since some of them scan your card as your signature. The omission of the date and time might be the way you need to go with the ticket. Since he didn't state when the ticked was issued or what time he cannot prove that the even took place without your signature verifying it. I would fight it but please STOP SPEEDING its not worth the time and money.
2007-11-21 07:45:40 · answer #3 · answered by tequieromucho2004 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what state you are in. Not all states require you sign the ticket. Anyway, its not an admission to guilt if you have to sign it, its only an acknowledgment of having received it. Its something you can always fight, but I think its still up to a judge if you'd beat it.
2007-11-21 05:28:59 · answer #4 · answered by stalkereyes 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not sure what state you live in, but I know that in my state (PA) if the officer makes an error or omits anything you can have the ticket revoked. I would check with a lawyer, or legal service. I defended myself on time over a ticket and won. So it can be done.
2007-11-21 04:53:08 · answer #5 · answered by julie A 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Call your police department, without giving your name or any other information, ask the same question. You'll have the information from them, not here on Yahoo answers.
2007-11-21 05:08:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have right to fight any ticket. It is unlikely the clerical errors you indicate will help you.
2007-11-21 04:51:09 · answer #7 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Someone asks this question everyday. Just read everyone elses answers :)
2007-11-21 05:07:29 · answer #8 · answered by jennyღ 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think you should fight it. No signature by you would seem to be significant.
2007-11-21 04:52:23 · answer #9 · answered by big_mustache 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, and you'll probably win. Don't get a lawyer and STOP SPEEDING :)
2007-11-21 04:57:12 · answer #10 · answered by jt_eradicator 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋