July 24, 2010
Beating A Speeding Ticket
When you choose to drive over the speed limit, you know that there is a chance that you could end up with a speeding ticket. You know that your luck has run out as soon as you the blue lights. You have been pulled over. Once you have been issued a speeding ticket, you have a few choices. The first choice is to pay the ticket, the others involve going to court, where you can hope for a dismissal or you can try to beat the speeding ticket. This article will provide some advice for your options in the court room.
For some people, driving around 10 miles per hour over the speed limit is normal. People generally know that they will not get pulled over if they are driving around 40 mph in the 35 mph zone. However, this is not the case in every situation; in some instances you will still receive a ticket. This will make you irritated, as it can create a very inconvenient situation, which will at least take some of your time and could even take some of your money. At this point, the ability to beat a speeding ticket depends highly on the steps you take from the very start, even prior to the court date.
It is very important to document your traffic stop. You will want to record the time of day, amount of traffic, weather and any circumstances that could be unique to your situation. The officer who has stopped you will have gathered the same or similar information, you should be sure to note any discrepancies. The judge will likely use the officer’s report as part of the permanent record, so if you note anything differently it should be addressed in court. Also be sure, for your own reference, to jot down as much of your conversation with the officer as you remember. This will help you to recall the circumstances of your traffic stop, if you are asked any questions.
Based on the premise that your ticket could get immediately dismissed if the police officer does not appear at your court hearing, you should immediately file for an extension, and this will increase your chances of having your ticket dismissed. Most officers plan their court appearances for a particular day, if you change that day, the likelihood of them appearing in court decreases. If your ticket is dismissed you will not be responsible for any court fees.
Lastly, the equipment that was used to determine your speed requires regular maintenance and recalibration by a certified technician. You should request to view this equipment and its service records. If the officer cannot bring the unit to court or if they cannot provide up-to-date service records, you could show that the specific unit is out of its service agreement. In this situation it is possible to have your case and your speeding ticket dismissed based on this information.
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