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Does a police officer have to be present to issue you a citation for you to sign?
If a police officer doesn't have a person to sign their ticket, the ticket is still valid in any state. It is only a myth that the ticket will be thrown out of court.
Can an off duty officer issue a ticket in Alabama?
No, an off duty officer can not issue a ticket in the state of Alabama. An officer must be on duty before they arrest someone or issue a ticket.
If a cop pulls you and doesnt give you a ticket on the scene he told me to be careful can he mail you or still give you a ticket somehow?
In Oregon, the officer has one year after the violation to issue, mail or deliver the citation.
Can an officer give two speeding ticket for two vehicules behind each other?
A police officer can issue a citation to any vehicle that is in violation of the law. Their proximity to each other does not matter.
Can you use discretion in a sentence?
The police officer used discretion when deciding whether to issue a warning or a ticket for the minor traffic violation.
Can you get out of your ticket if a police officer does not issue a ticket to everyone just a select few?
No.
Can a police officer issue a ticket to a minor?
Yes.
Does an officer have to issue a citation at the time of the violation or can he mail it to you?
It usually can be mailed.
Can police issue a ticket in apartment complex in Michigan?
A police officer can ticket or arrest any where they see a violation of law. There are restrictions about searches and your home, and probable cause. But if your car must be registered, displaying all legal tags and plates, for it to be parked or driven.
Can a police officer add an extra charge after he has issue the ticket?
Yes
What is police discretion?
It means the police officer has a choice. example: a police officer pulls you over for a minor traffic violation (not stopping at a stop sign) he has a choice of whether to give you a ticket or a warning (written or verbal). This is called discretion. Another example would be urinating in public, the officer uses his/her discretion on whether or not to make an arrest or just issue a ticket violation. Police don't have discretion in all circumstances. Law and departmental policy can limit or eliminate discretion. For example, if an officer witnesses a felony, law requires the officer arrest the suspect. And, departmental policy might require an officer issue citations for all seat belt violations.
Can a police officer take your license for a broken windshield?
no but he can issue you a ticket because of it.
