I live in WA state. I got my first ticket on Christmas day! It was 11:30ish at night and I just got off from work. Anyway, the police car was on the very right lane of I-5 and I was on the very left, he was probably going about 70mph and I never passed him, I think I was going about his speed too. He then slowed down like way below 60, but I kept my speed at 60 while passing him, then he went behind me and pulled me over. He said he can see me speeding even when I'm behind him. Can I go to court and tell the judge that the police was actually speeding too? And that I never passed him? And he pulled me over when I was already going 60mph? Or there is no point and I should just pay the ticket???
2007-12-28 21:44:54 · 10 answers · asked by me 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
If I decided to go to court, what's next? I have no idea what this would bring. Can't I tell the judge that the trooper was speeding too and that he should be a good example to the society? lol yeah right!
2007-12-28 22:04:07 · update #1
Go to court and challenge it. What proof is there that you was speeding?
2007-12-28 21:48:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It almost always pays to fight a speeding ticket. Washington State does not have traffic school but you can ask for a mitigation hearing or a deferment. You can only use your deferment once every 7 years so you may want to save it in case you recieve a serious ticket in the future. Unfortunately the fact that he was speeding does not matter. All he was doing was pacing you. I found a lot of good information on Washington speeding tickets at
2007-12-29 07:11:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to court and tell the judge you were unaware how fast you were going (cite car issues that have been fixed) but only if you have to go before the judge. If the officer doesn't show, the ticket goes away, which is your best case scenario. I know in my state, outrageous fines are written but the officers rarely show at court. The charge is dropped, but you remember the mess and slow down. Lower fines they do show up for though.
2007-12-29 11:27:51 · answer #3 · answered by Wicked Warrior 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did not read your whole Q but go to court, you will NEVER win - BUT the pig may not show up - case dismissed - if nothing else at least you kept the pig off the street for a period of time.
EDIT
The sad reality is they are out to get your money - they DO NOT CARE about safety. Anyone who claims otherwise just go watch your local pigs drive when not on duty. FAST FASTER FASTEST!!! They obey NO rules.
This ticket is particularly bad as you get a double hit. First the BS govt that starts wars and demands you drive carefully - F****** hypocrits, and second the G****** insurance companies will raise your rate (another cut for govt in the taxes on the insurance co's). Don't you love a free society!
2007-12-29 06:24:26 · answer #4 · answered by okrife 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If I were you I would get a Pre-Paid Legal membership and find out exactly what your rights are and what they advise you to do. They will let you know if it is worth fighting and what steps you need to take. I have received two tickets in the state of Oregon and used my Pre-Paid Legal membership and had one thrown out and the second reduced and kept the points off my insurance.
I will provide the link if you are interested in getting the membership. It is $17 / month and cover a lot more than just speeding tickets.
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2007-12-30 00:43:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely you should go to court! Be sure to tell the Judge the difference in "very left lane" vs left lane and "very right lane" vs right lane. Also be prepared to explain the difference in "like below 60" vs below 60. I'm sure the Judge will want to know how it was "like" below 60. Take along any friends you may have that have matcing "I love Britney" tattoos and chew plenty of bubble gum while standing before the court. You can also take the time in court to issue the cop a citation for speeding, claiming "citizens arrest" since you clocked him at 70 mph. Be sure to emphasize to the Judge that you clocked him at 70 mph. He/she will surley be impressed with your detailed account. Now, last but not least. Walk up to both of your parents and smack them right up side the for me and tell them that's for raising a complete friggging retard and allowing you to drive on MY highways!
Learn spanish. You're going to need it!
2007-12-29 06:27:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
nope - in my state - paying the ticket puts points on your driver's license and your car insurance goes up
see if you can attend traffic school - may cost about the same as a ticket - BUT - you insurance does not go UP!!!!!!!
so sorry - but that may be an option
Have a great 2008
2007-12-29 05:48:55 · answer #7 · answered by tom4bucs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you lose the case in court, you pay court cost, plus the ticket. If you are guilty, pay the ticket, and cut your loses.
2007-12-29 11:33:09 · answer #8 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i worked 5 minutes from the court house.so i went there and talked to the prosecuter guy and got it dropped by 100 bucks.so it was worth it to me.
2007-12-29 05:48:28 · answer #9 · answered by mr. y 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
go ahead and pay it, you were pacing him and he knew how fast you and he was going, so he slowed down to get you
2007-12-29 05:54:45 · answer #10 · answered by yp_mike_kinsey 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋