I'm 16 and I got a traffic ticket, I was caught on the radar at 78mph according to him. I'm usually a perfect driver but the road was completely deserted and I decided to go 75-80 in a 55 zone. The officer gave me a ticket for 65 in a 55, but wrote this under the "remarks" area of the ticket:
"Remarks: 77-78-78 m/R"
in light pencil. My dad will be much more understanding if I just show him a ticket for 65/55 but he's a lawyer and I'm sure he will know what the remark means. I'm assuming it means he had me on radar at those speeds.
I was wondering if I can just erase what the officer wrote there, without getting into trouble when I bring it in to court? Or if I'm wrong in what that actually means then please correct me.
2007-11-27 11:18:13 · 14 answers · asked by cams19 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I'll just show him the ticket as it is. Is it possible for them to just give me a warning and no traffic school or ticket? I'd gladly go to traffic school though. I'll just pay the fine and get out as soon as possible hopefully...
2007-11-27 11:59:59 · update #1
It wan't make any difference, the officer made a carbon copy print of the ticket, and it will show up much darker on his copy than on yours. You're better off showing your dad that you are indeed responsible enough to drive a car, by owning up to your mistakes and facing the music. It's what a man does.
2007-11-27 11:22:19 · answer #1 · answered by Beardog 7 · 8⤊ 0⤋
Consider yourself fortunate he didn't give you the 77+ in a 55 MPH zone. Some states are levying some harsh punishments for people doing 15 or 20 over the speed limit, up to and including suspension of license. You got off easy with 65 in a 55.
Just tell your dad you had a moment of stupidity and take what's coming to you. It happens to most of us.
2007-11-27 19:36:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, physically you probably can erase what is written in pencil on your ticket - provided that you have an eraser.
Whether or not it's a good idea to do so is another matter entirely, and could land you in a lot more trouble if you do.
It's up to you, do the right thing and own up or be decietful and lie about it.
2007-11-27 19:37:22 · answer #3 · answered by Stacey 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think you should just leave it the way it is. Someone once told me "If you look around and find yourself in hole, quit digging." Don't get into more trouble by covering up your mistakes, especially over a traffic ticket. It's not really that big of a deal. Just learn from it and make sure that you drive the speed limit from now on.
2007-11-27 19:27:25 · answer #4 · answered by spartan 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
CAN refers to ability. You CAN probably erase anything in pencil on YOUR copy of the ticket. Legally, that could get you in trouble. You CAN'T erase anything from the court's copy or the officers copy. In most cases, the court will never look at your copy, because they will already have their own.
2007-11-27 20:52:49 · answer #5 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is your copy, you can do what you want with it. You do not even have to present it in court.
If your dad is a lawyer, he problaby knows officers frequently reduce the speed to give the person a break. You must have been cooperative, and left a good impression. He also knows he can get a copy of the officer's report and notes. I'm not too sure I'd lie to him, that would destroy the "much more understanding" part if you get caught, which you probably will.
For the record, the remarks are called a 'tracking history'. He tracked you for three seconds, the speeds at one second intervals are listed, along with M/R for moving radar.
2007-11-27 19:22:56 · answer #6 · answered by trooper3316 7 · 9⤊ 3⤋
Don't tamper with it, because that will just make it worse. We all get tickets, I am only 20 and I have had 8 tickets already and I never even speed. Just own up to it, and pay the fine and go to driving school so you dont get points on your license.
2007-11-27 19:36:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You need to own up to it and admit your mistake, I hope your dad takes the key's away, 16 year olds driving like that will either cause the death of someone else or keep on driving that way until caught. Thankfully you got caught!
2007-11-27 19:38:01 · answer #8 · answered by Bitsy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wouldn't lie to your Dad. No point to it . He needs to know what actually happened in order to help you figure out how to defend it. I'd tell him exactly how fast you were going and that the officer already gave you a break. Hopefully , the officer will give you another break and will stay home so you will win and not get it on your record. lol.
2007-11-27 19:49:47 · answer #9 · answered by Mildred S 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't be stupid son, the officer is giving you a huge break here, your dad is going to find out anyway, just stand up and take your licks. Don't mess with good karma, it'll only come back on you.
2007-11-27 19:29:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋