We got a speeding ticket out of state (NC) on vacation. Can't go to court. To far away, & Husband will be doing reserve duty for 6 weeks.  People are telling us that the points we may get may not be transferable to our state(MD).  Is this true?  First ticket.  If we were to enclose a letter with the ticket explaining Military deployment, would they consider reducing the fine & points?  Just wondering?
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I suggest contacting the Judge or his Judicial Assistant. Explain your situation and ask if the Judge may be willing to postpone the court date until your husband returns from reserve training. If the answer is yes, save some money and pay the ticket on or before Court. If the answer is no, be prepared to mail a money order or cashiers check. Most judges will not remit fine/costs unless you appear in Court and have a very good reason. Remember, you are probably one of a thousand traffic cases the Judge hears each month - and you probably aren't the only one with extraordinary circumstances. Another suggestion is to inquire about driving school. \n\nI am not aware of anything that would prevent the speeding ticket from appearing on your driving record. Each State's Department of Public Safety/Legislators determine how many points a traffic offense is. It may be 2 points in North Carolina, and 3 points in Maryland. I am pretty sure that the State that issued your driver's license would determine the amount of points placed against you based on what is standard for a speeding ticket in your home state.
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You were not given a ticket for speeding, it was a ticket for driving too closely. Were you or weren't you? If you want your day in 'traffic court', then go for it. You don't have much to lose other than a couple of hours. However, do not get your hopes too high. You will probably be found guilty anyway.\n\nIn the future, be more careful around marked police cars.
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He doesn't have to pay the court before leaving. In Massachusetts if you choose to appeal a speeding ticket you see a court magistrate before you get to an actual judge. They use this method to weed out the frivolous cases. At the court magistrate a state trooper will be there (not the one who issued the ticket) and all he will simply do is read what is basically on your ticket. The court magistrate will then ask you to state your side. If the magistrate rules in your favor, you are of course all set. They can also reduce the amount of your ticket (but you'll still face insurance surcharges). If you are not satisfied with the outcome you can appeal it once more to an actual judge. If you choose to do this you HAVE to pay a court fee of $20 at this time. At the real hearing you will be allowed to submit evidence, testify, and the officer who ticketed you will HAVE to show up or the case will be ruled in your favor by default. \nI came across this question because I just happened to be looking up speeding tickets today because I actually just won my case in front of the magistrate today by default. The state trooper said that "The commonwealth of massachusetts is not prepared to proceeed with this case today" and the magistrate said "ok then you're found not responsible." If your friend takes it to trial and he loses he then has a 20 day period to pay the fine or he can ask for an extention...anyway hope this helps.
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I am not sure what it is you are really looking to hear because one ticket makes your driving looks bad but, If you mean when an officer put your plates in his computer and make the computer crash, I think it takes a lot more than just four tickets...\nI think you are still okay...\nJust be more aware of your surroundings that's all....
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Depends on the state you got the ticket and the state you moved to. some states communicate with each other and some states don't. for example, Louisiana doesn't care, but Texas will suspend your license if you don't pay a ticket in California. I drive a truck cross country trust me on this one. also is the ticket for a moving violation (speeding running a red light?) or parking ticket? if not a moving violation then don't worry.
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what was the ticket for? Are you SURE it's a bogus ticket, were you speeding, not signaling, etc? Usually, even in Hickville, etc., cops are held to a pretty high standard, there. I'd re-read the ticket and really think on it. Don't just be biased, make SURE you were doing right. If not, then fess up, and pay the ticket.\n\nI read your addition to the original, if I was you I'd pay the ticket...then MOVE. Or, just avoid that town from now on. Pay it, under protest, then take the whole thing and mail it to the state atty. general, let them deal with it...
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Perhaps someone can tell you for sure, but this is bound to be mere rumor and wishful thinking. I think you run the risk of writing a check for too much and having the city send the entire check back to you because it was inaccurate -- then you're in trouble because your payment is late. Once your payment is made -- even though you paid too much -- it's probably a done deal in the record books.\n\nJust pay the ticket, wait out the time that it's on your record, and drive safer in the future. Also, keep in mind that most people do get tickets at some point in their lives. It's not the end of the world.\n\nOne way to avoid points, in some circumstances, is to agree to take a course in safe driving through the state. Perhaps you can work that out, even though the ticket was in another state.
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It sounds like you need to apply to be transferred to the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR). Speak to your Readiness NCO/full-timer and they will explain how to do this. You will probably have to provide documentation so be prepared with your paperwork. Other than that - best of luck!
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Yeah, you are checked. The items you cannot bring are influenced by not only the Uniform Code of Military Justice, but by the area you are deploying to. Don't want to break someone elses laws either.
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Practically nil, actually.  Spouse co location is only good for a couple of hundred miles, and they must be in the same service.  Only in rare cases are Army and Navy bases located remotely close toone another.
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Check to see if there are any attorney's in your area that would talk with you about this or you might check with the court that the ticket went through, or The Department of Public Saftey DL division & ask if maybe he needs to go to driving school or what he needs to do to handle this.....hope this might help....let me know if you have any questions....-R
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Ask the judge for "Deffered Judification" ... \n\nThis basically means you 'promise' not to get in any trouble for 90 days, tickets, arrests ect... and if you fulfill that promise the ticket goes away.\n\nIf you get another ticket, they charge you full ticket price on either one.\n\nYour other option is defencive driving which will get most states to dismiss the ticket.\n\nIf you go the DD route, I reccomend taking the CLASS not the internet one... the internet one usually takes longer believe it or not.
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Yes.  Most state are part of the Compact that recognizes the suspension in one state.  Your home state will suspend you for the ticket, if the other state suspends you.  Driving on a suspended driver's license is serious and results in arrest.
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It's my understanding that you have to be given the ticket at the time of the offense - either handed to you or attached to your car.  If this doesn't happen, you cannot be sent one in the post - it is invalid according to the law.  I have a friend who has used this defense a number of times and it has always worked.
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I'm not a lawyer, but Federal Courts typically have jurisdiction over the whole USA.  Moving out of state will not even (automatically) excuse you from ordinary jury duty (personal experience on this), so I'm guessing it's probably more true with a Fed based issue.
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Pay the fine before it can go to court and SLOW down !!!! There is absolutely NO reason for getting a "speeding" ticket !!  I know staying on this computer will really get us behind in other things that really matter. Do something REAL sweet for your husband before you tell him, but you should tell him. Remember about the "little" lies? Have a good day.......and leave earlier !!!!
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This can be done no matter what anyone else tells you.\n\nMy dad is an emergency service worker in a rural community. He is required to drive emergency vehicles and is supposed to have a clean licence.\n\nHe got caught speeding once and as it was his first offence and because he was a good community figure, he wrote a letter explaining his circumstances and made a request to have the fine revoked.\n\nIt did work, but I would say it is not something that they would do lightky, just because you wrote and apologised.\n\nI am pretty sure it would be the RTA that you would need to contact as they are the body that you pay the fine to and they keep track of points on licences.