To contest the ticket, gather any evidence that supports your claim, such as dashcam footage or witness statements that can confirm you did not see a school bus. You can also check for any nearby surveillance cameras that may have recorded the incident. When you appear in court, present your case clearly, emphasizing the lack of evidence provided by the officer regarding the bus's location. Additionally, consider consulting with a traffic attorney for professional guidance on how to proceed.
The time it takes to receive a ticket for passing a school bus can vary depending on local laws and enforcement practices. Typically, if a police officer witnesses the violation, a ticket can be issued immediately at the scene. In some cases, video evidence from the bus may be used to issue a ticket later. It’s important to adhere to traffic laws regarding school buses, as violations can result in significant fines and penalties.
Most locations have a law against bad driving. It's not exactly called that... it may be legally referred to as "careless and imprudent", for example... but it basically means that a police officer can give you a ticket for almost literally anything the officer considers to be bad driving. You may be able to contest the ticket, in which case you're taking your chances that a judge and/or a jury will agree with you and not with the police officer, but in short: yes, a police officer can give you a ticket for not passing a semi.
A very expensive ticket.
If you pass a school bus when the red lights are flashing and you get a ticket, it is a moving violation and your insurance will more than likely go up.
Well were you issued a ticket from the Federal police or a regular county police officer? It you got the ticket from say an LA County cop, then yes of course you can attend traffic school. I suggest one of these, but if you got a ticke from say a military officer or federal officer thatn you have to follow whatever guidelines they have set in place. But I have a feeling the ticket was issued by a regular cop.
In most cases, traffic laws regarding passing a school bus with flashing red lights apply only on public roads. In a shopping mall, it's unlikely you'd get a ticket for passing a parked school bus with its lights on and no students or driver inside. However, it's always wise to follow any posted rules or instructions.
As long as the officer that issued the ticket can be identified, say by the ticket number, the signature is not going to get it thrown out.
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.
Yes, a police officer can issue a traffic ticket based on the claim of another officer. If one officer observes a traffic violation and communicates that information to another officer, the second officer can take action, including issuing a ticket. However, the validity of the ticket may depend on the specific circumstances and local laws regarding the enforcement of such claims. It's essential for the issuing officer to have reasonable grounds for the ticket based on the information provided.
Traffic school or not you will still have to pay for the ticket. The reason people want to do traffic school it removes the ticket from the driving record. The cost of tickets vary depending on where you live and if it was a city or state officer that gave you the ticket. On the back of the ticket is usually instructions on what to do, so follow those instructions. Reasonably you should expect to pay a couple of hundred after the cost of the ticket and traffic school. If your state allows it you may be able to do traffic school on line from a list of schools they have approved.
In some states and countries the passing lane on a highway is reserved strictly for passing and you can get a ticket for driving in it when you are not passing. In other jurisdictions, you are permitted to drive in the passing lane. This is why you need to be aware of local friving laws when you are driving away from your home.
Yes, a police officer can issue a ticket to another police officer if they witness a violation of the law by that officer. Police officers are expected to uphold the law regardless of their own profession.