Recently got a couple citations when pulled over. What do I do? Is this a ticket? Do I pay or go to court? Is this serious? Thanks.
I've never been pulled over, that is why.
Any police on here I'd like your input.
2007-12-05 18:05:40 · 11 answers · asked by asdf 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
you get 'cited' for violating traffic laws in a 'ticket.' same thing. if it's a moving violation (and it is bc you were 'pulled over') then you can always challenge it in court. you will generally have an option to pay through the mail or go to court. like that other person said, Read if Carefully. It really doesn't matter what you call it
2007-12-05 18:17:17 · answer #1 · answered by qb 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Citation Vs Ticket
2016-12-16 08:05:10 · answer #2 · answered by jaffe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is A Citation A Ticket
2016-09-30 12:03:40 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A ticket is simply the piece of paper they hand you. Depending on the offense, tickets tend to either be civil infractions or traffic citation. Your civil infractions are very minor offenses which have been decriminalized. Low to perhaps moderate speeding, parking offenses etc. all tend to be civil infractions (and you usually don't have to go to Court unless contesting the offense). Traffic citations you end up having to stand before a Judge, plead guilty / innocent / no contest & it is possible a traffic citation might have a more severe punishment. An example would be in in the State of VA where anything over 80 or 20 mphs over the posted speed limit is considered reckless driving. If the Judge doesn't cut you a break, it is considered a misdemeanor offense (like getting caught with a small amount of marijuana), the Judge could put you in a jail for a few days (if not up to a year) & anytime you apply for a job you have to tell them you were convicted of an offense (not so with a civil infaction).
2016-04-07 21:08:01 · answer #4 · answered by Erica 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Citations and tickets are the same thing. Just different terminology. What counts is whether either mentions a fine or a court appearance. Without that, either are "Warnings" only. But even warnings often will get notice by your insurance company/
You mention paying or going to court though. If you're innocent, go to court. If guilty, pay the fines and be done with it. Many jurisdictions will impose added fees and costs to the ticket if you chose to fight it and lose.
- Reserve Sheriff Officer over 35 years
Justice of the Peace 6 years
Special Investigator for State Attorney General 2 years
2007-12-05 18:17:39 · answer #5 · answered by genghis1947 4 · 6⤊ 1⤋
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Citation and ticket are used interchangeably. Paying it is pleading guilty, it will go on your driving record. In some states you can take a defensive driving class to get a reduced fine or the citation dismissed. In Texas you can request deferred adjudication and keep it off of your record if your record stays clean for 3-6 months. Or you could contest it in court. It's more common to hear that he "let you off with a warning." Maybe he dropped an additional offense like driving in the bike lane.
2016-03-26 20:56:02 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read your citations very carefully, several times. You may need to appear in court before or on a certain day. Tickets can require you to show up in court or allow you to pay a fine and be done, except increased car insurance.
2007-12-05 18:09:06 · answer #7 · answered by Susan M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In that case, a citation and a ticket are the same thing...
Option, you can pay out or go to court...
If you loose in court, you owe the fine PLUS court costs....
If you pay out, you just pay the fine....
No, this is not serious, but the CORRUPT INSURANCE COMPANIES will raise your insurance rates and too many tickets may affect your driving status (ie, suspended license)...but that's only if you get too many....
2007-12-05 18:08:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
its not the same thing, yall don't even know what yall are talking about. Im 16 and got a citation for being at the lake after midnight. the officer said he was being nice not to give me a ticket. so all I have to do is go to court with my parent(s) to pay the fine.
2014-08-04 08:37:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes its a ticket, you should get something in the mail and it will tell you if its something you have to go to court for. you can always contest a ticket parking or traffic ticket.
2007-12-05 18:10:29 · answer #10 · answered by lukewarm 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋