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Can police make you pay a traffic violation when you get pulled over?
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∙ 9y ago
No, they can't. In a few states, the law allows them to accept payment when they issue a ticket. I think this is incredibly wrong and set up for fraud and police abuse. I have been stopped and was given the option of paying the police officer in South Carolina. I refused and said I would speak to the Judge. I later found out that the Police Officers took turns being the Judge for Traffic Court. Even in this situation, they allowed me to pay the fine without having the ticket go onto my record. And they kept their word as I have the ability to check my record as the owner of an agency.
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Can police arrest for a non serious traffic violation?
What is your definition of "non-serious?" The answer to the question is yes. A traffic violation is a misdemeanor offense for which the officer, in their judgement, can make a summary arrest - IF it occurred in his presence..... and most moving traffic violations DO occur in the officers presence.
Is littering probable cause?
For a traffic stop? Yes. Any violation that a police officer can make contact with you for (which is all of them) is probably cause for a trafffic stop.
What is a major traffic violation?
A major traffic violation is a more serious traffic offense. Driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, and driving with a revoked license are all major violations.
What should you do if your truck were to breakdown?
Make sure that you are not in the oncoming flow of traffic. Once you are pulled over, get out of your car and call a towing company, or a friend, or a family member. Make sure that while you are not in traffic you are still visible so that a police officer can spot you.
Can you make payments on a traffic ticket in hall county Georgia?
Usually the traffic court will work with you if you make a personal appearance. It depends on your record and the violation.
When You Disagree with a Traffic Violation?
If a police officer issues you a traffic violation, you have several alternatives. Accept the ticket as gracefully as possible when you are dealing with the officer, though. Arguing about a violation that is being issued during a traffic stop can hurt your chances of having the ticket reversed at a later date. Belligerence with a police officer can also lead to more expensive citations than the original traffic violation would have been. If the officer hands you a ticket, take it and be on your way as quickly as possible. Traffic Court Everyone who is issued a traffic violation has the right to argue that violation in traffic court. Each city or county in the United States has small courtrooms set up so that a judge can listen to traffic complaints and make rulings. These courts are not the same as criminal courts. There is no jury, and most of the people filing complaints do not have attorneys with them to argue their cases. A single judge will listen to your side of the story and decide whether or not the traffic violation was valid. When to get an Attorney It is possible to hire an attorney who is an expert in traffic law to represent you at traffic court. The attorney will stand before the judge as your representative and state your case. It is not uncommon for an attorney who specializes in traffic cases to get a traffic violation overturned or removed from your record. The best time to seek an attorney is when you believe that you did not deserve the traffic violation. You should also seek an attorney if the fine is exorbitant or the ticket would cause your insurance rates to increase a great deal. The attorney will be able to tell you whether you have a decent case or not before you hire him or her. What to Expect Your traffic violation should list the time and place of the local traffic court. You should expect to find a line of people waiting to see the judge when you arrive at the courtroom. Traffic courts move very quickly, so be prepared to speak as soon as it is your turn to see the judge. You need to be aware that there will be court costs involved whether you win your case or not. The judge typically makes a decision while you wait and then moves on to the next person in line.
How do you make a Deathnote?
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How do you write a good written statement to court to beat a traffic violation?
You don't...usually you have make an appearance in Court if you are attempting to plead not-guilty to a traffic violation. Once you plead not guilty then you will be scheduled for a trial. This will allow for you (defendant) to show proof the traffic citation was in error as a mistake of the issuing law enforcement officer. Be prepared to be cross examined by the Traffic Court judge, as it takes more time & energy to fight a citation than it does to pay the fine and/or traffic school. At least in California.
A police officer pulled you over for no reason he claimed you fit the profile of someone else is this legal?
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