lose my licence???

The courts usually side with the issuing officer. So unless you have substantial evidence to overturn a portion of the ticket, don't even try to fight it. What you should do is get in contact with the District Attorney(DA) overseeing the case in court. You may be able to reach an out of court plea bargain to reduce the violations to non moving violations, but still pay the fines in full. These systems are all about revenue, and they can't generate any revenue from someone who isn't driving. Also there is a thing called Defensive Driving course. If a plea doesn't work, ask if you can take defensive driving course to rid the ticket off your record, but again you still pay the fines in full. Be very genuine and appollogetic to these people, for they hold your driving fate by the balls.

 

Is calibration admissible in the state where you received the violation? I'd be willing to bet your speedo is off. Having it calibrated and repaired would show the court you were traveling faster than your speedometer indicated. If calibration is admissible i'm sure it would help. Just don't ask how I know

 

I have a question. I have always been under the impression that passing, using an oncoming lane, is typically illegal inside a city's limits, no matter what the markings of the dividing line are. Is it possible this is the officer's reason for writing the ticket?

Good luck to you op.

 

That probably depends on the city, but since there are double yellows in town to indicate no passing and dashed lines as well and since the only reason these distinctions exist is to denote passing/non-passing zones, it's probably legal.

 

if you cant do the time dont do the crime... if not get a lawyer.

 

OP's whole point is that he DIDN'T do the crime though. So he shouldn't do the "time" either.

 

fight it and bring the pics to court then. u got your proof.

 

A newphew had his license suspended in Ohio. Similar situation to yours. He had one too many speeding tickets and then got pulled over for driving around cones in a construction site that was not active. He tried to fight it and they did eventually reduce the infraction to an illegal use of safety lane or something like that. but it still put him over the limit

I suspect you may be able to fight it but the results will be similar--reduced infraction but enough to put you over the limit. Not saying you shouldn't argue your case if you feel you were not in the wrong in this instance. But it will be a hard battle to convince the court , given you already have reocrded points. Not fair but the way it is.

I would actually be more concerned now with your insurance than the suspension. Any suspension means you will need to get high-risk insurance for the next few years and this will be very costly--some people pay more than the car payment itself. Once you are tagged with reckless driving, a DUI, or get suspended for points, most regular insurance companies won't cover you and you need to go with the high-risk insurers. My nephew had to actually sell his car because he could not afford both the payment and insurance. The monthly insurance bill was $305. Even more reason to try to plead your case to avoid suspension and the reckless driving charge--both will follow you for a long time.

 

Happens all the time.




And the judge always says "well, you were passing because they were going too slow, when they sped up there was no longer a reason to pass, you should have pulled back in behind them."

 

lawyer up and pray for the best

I have heard numerous stories of people getting tickets reduced or even thrown out, so definitely fight it with a lawyer

 

In Californistan you do.

In addition to the fine and penalty assessment (which will likely total $500+ at a MINIMUM), you also get to pay court fees.

And you pay court fees even if found not guilty.

 

Call an attorney. Then make a large donation to the local library. At least that's tax deductible.

After that, chill the frak out when driving. Enjoy the extra time in the taco.

 

in california youre only allowed 4 points..youre already lucky enough..dont drive fast man,its not worth it.. stay a while

 

This might be the best reason to go get a lawyer; though I've noticed Cali seems to love tacking on random fines to everything that states with decent fiscal policies generally don't do. Also to contact the DA and see if you can work something out. Talking to the DA before traffic court got my $235 ticket reduced from 68 in a 45 construction zone to 54 in a 45 non-work zone with a $150 fine and it stayed off my driving record. And talking to the DA keeps it out of court, so no court fees.

 

Can you just talk to the DA if you must appear in court?

 

Good point, I forgot you must appear. You might be able to work that out with the DA, too. Consult your lawyer, but as traffic tickets go, in my experience you'll usually save yourself a lot of hassle by contacting the DA. He's the one who can offer you a plea deal, which might even include an option not to appear. Just get it in writing. Usually a lawyer seems overboard in traffic court but you have a lot at stake here. Good luck.

 

Must Appears can vary from county to county in a state. Here in Commiesota, if you live in Ramsey county you can go talk to a hearing officer before your assigned court date and see what you can work out. If you get pulled over in Dakota County you must appear in front of a judge. From that point you negotiate or state your intentions to go to trial.

Call the county you called pulled over in and see whose ear you can get.

 

Same here but I lost my license, I just learned to slow down. Good luck man.

 

Sorry to say it, but sounds like you need to take a look at yourself and calm your driving habits. I haven't had a speeding ticket for at least 8 years, and I dont' drive like a grandpa, just smart.