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Yes he can under title 17 of the Georgia code.
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Can a police officer issue a traffic citation next to establishments that serve alcohol such as bars?
Yes. a officer can issue a citation in any location.
Can an officer give a traffic citation a week after the accident?
Yes, after their investigation they found reason to issue a citation. May also depend on your laws for your state.
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.
Is ticket a preposition?
No, it is not. Ticket can be a noun, or a verb meaning to issue a traffic citation.
What if the cop that gave you your citation never signed it or placed his id number on it?
GENERALLY speaking, the officer certifies the citation with his signature. If there is a specific place for the officer's signature and he did not sign the citation, you may want to ask the court to dismiss the citation. The officer may be allowed to re-issue the citation, but it is fairly likely that specific ticket is not valid.
In Massachusetts can a police officer issue a traffic ticket based on the claim of a third party if the officer was not present when the alleged infraction took place?
Traffic infractions are misdemeanors. To take lawful action, a misdemeanor offense must have been committed in the officers presence. EXCEPTION: if the officer was investigating an occurrence after it had taken place, (e.g.- accident - etc.) he can issue a citation based on physical evidence, the statements of witnesses, and the results of his investigation.
How long does law enforcement have to issue a citation for an accident?
The time limit for issuing a citation for an accident can vary depending on the jurisdiction and the specific circumstances of the accident. In some places, law enforcement may have up to one year to issue a citation, while in others there may be a shorter time frame, such as a few weeks or months. It is best to check the laws of the specific area where the accident occurred to determine the time limit.
Can an off duty officer issue a citation in Nebraska?
A State Trooper can. Don't know about PD or Sheriff.
Can a non sworn officer issue traffic citations?
This depends on the laws of the state where the citation is issued and the nature of the charge. A citation is simply a summons to appear in court to answer to a charge. In many jurisdictions, it can be issued/signed by anyone who wants to bring a charge against another person. In signing the citation, the person making the accusation is swearing to the court that the offense was committed by the person named in the citation, and can be charged with false swearing or a civil claim of false arrest if the charge is baseless.
Is it legal for a city police traffic sgt to issue a speeding citation 6 days post accident evnthough on site officer said there would be no citation at the scene of accident?
Unless it is forbidden by state law, local law, or department policy, yes. All on site actions are subject to review by the chain of command and can be changed if appropriate. However any competent representation will likely question what caused the citation to be issued after the fact and to question what knowledge the sergeant possessed that the investigation officer did not.
What is a Citation generator used for?
I don't know what that is. If I had to guess, I would say that it is a small machine used by the police to issue any kind of citation when performing a traffic stop. I'm guessing they punch in the information of the individual who is being cited and it prints out 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.
