i got pulled over,i had no insurance. no speeding or accident were involved. Help!?
361893
Pay the fine, and get insurance before you get back in your car. You are playing Russian Roulette with your future, don't you realize that...it has nothing to do with the fine, it is about LIABILITY. Should you happen to be involved in an accident, whether your fault or not, you WILL BE BLAMED, as you were driving illegally, and you will be at fault...that can get very expensive...so much so that it can follow you the rest of your life as you pay, and pay, and .....pay. Don't be a chump...no excuse you can come up with justifies such a disregard for your future. \nOntario?  AS in Canada, or a city in the US??  IF in US, OVERPAY the fine by 5.00.  You will get a refund check, but DO NOT CASH IT!! As long as the accounting on this ticket is open (can't be closed if there is an outstanding + or - balance, usually, no points can be assigned to your driver's license. IF it is Canada, no points will show up anyway.
454483
I got pulled over for not using my turn signal.
25952
You'll have to find out if you're driver's license is under suspension.  They usually do that if there's a warrant.  If you don't drive then there are two things that you can do.  1.)  Think.  Why would there be a warrant for your arrest?  If you can think of even one answer then, there probably is.  2.)  Call the damn station but,it's always best to use a public phone outside of the area in which you reside (I have no idea what the hell you did).  If the officer tells you that you'll have to come in for that info, be suspicious.  If you do have a warrant, let them take you in whenever you get bored on the outside.  And, don't sign a f*****g thing until you read it.
650068
Just keep telling yourself you're going to court over a TRAFFIC TICKET not rape, theft, burglary or worse...just a simple ticket. Kinda silly to get all worked up over that isn't it?? Everything will be fine...what's the worst that can happen?? You're gonna walk out alive and into the rest of your life owing a lil money and some points on your license..it's definitely not the end of the world. Good luck!!
798108
How did they serve you? They would've had to serve you personally or through a family member. They usually send the summons and complaint to the sheriffs department of the county you were residing in or they thought you were residing in. The sheriff goes out to your house to serve you with the summons and complaint. If you don't live there and a new tenant does then the sheriff will send it back to the attorney who sent it to him as "Unable to Serve" with the reason why. However, if a family member lives there and says you live there but you are away, he will serve them with the documents for you, b/c you will eventually get back and get the papers.\n\nAsk that lawyer to provide you with the Affidavit of Service/Proof of Service. He has to. It's your right. Also I will assume you were driving with insurance. Call up the insurance company that provided you with coverage at the time and open up the claim for that accident. If you had insurance, they will cover you.\n\nAlso check on the police report, if it provides your insurance company information, such as an insurance code and/or policy number. Because if it did, than the attorney who represents the other driver, was lazy and didn't open up the claim himself with your insurance company. Especially if its visible. He should've known it was there.
716788
Hey dude - Sorry to hear about the ticket.  I got a couple things for ya:\n\n1.) You said you think you weren't doing more than 85.  So you know, most speedometers in vehicles are off between 5-7MPH.  Unless you have a calibrated speedometer (like cop cars) your indicated speed is probably not what you are actually doing.  Be careful.\n\n2.)  I have never heard of them changing this type of violation to a non-moving violation.  I think the route you should attempt to take is to go to court and respectfully and in a non-argumentative manner, request the fine/speed be reduced due to whatever circumstances you feel are appropriate.  A lower speed will possibly reduce the points.\n\nThe key is be humble and respectful.  The worst thing that can happen is the court will say no.  Doesn't hurt to ask though.\n\nGood luck.
525376
That depends on your state. Some states require you to be insured and some do not. In those that require it, they can suspend your license for not having insurance, if the state allows it. Often, they don't know until you are stopped for some reason and can't provide proof of insurance. There can be steep fines for not having insurance.\n\nIf you have an accident, many states do not allow you to collect damages for injuries if you don't have insurance, even if it isn't your fault.\n\nMost states with required insurance have special low cost insurance for those who can't afford it other wise.\n\nYou might try checking your state bar website, they often have information on this and a lot of other legal questions.\n\nJust do a search on your state name and "state bar".
541191
The same place you can find an insurance agent to give you an insurance card so you can drive but you have no money to pay for it.  Talk to an immigration attorney, find out the cost in your case, try to set up a payment plan.
748401
You can try everything.But the result just came out same.Just pay your ticket or go to court.
976946
If she was on private property the situation may possibly be different in some states from on a public street. Also, in most states (but not necessarily all, see the Calif. case at http://snurl.com/uninsuredalien ) one is not necessarily barred from suing just because s/he her/himself is uninsured. But it's illegal to drive uninsured. \n\nAnd it shouldn't be possible: your car's tags are canceled in many states; your insurance agent has to report the non-renewal to you and to the DMV in those states.\n\nIt would be wise to see an experienced auto crash and moving violation lawyer to sort this out. You can't/shouldn't do it by yourself. There are hospital bills to be paid.\n\nIf you don't know any lawyers DON'T use the Yellow Pages. Go down to court and spend an hour listening to cases (DUI, etc.; also civil cases from accidents). Talk to lawyers and their clients. Pick a lawyer that way.
910493
Sorry you got caught, but I don't have much sympathy.  101 is congested nearly all day long and there is no excuse for going 80 or even 90.  You were lucky that your speed on the ticket was  decreased.  Next time, plan your schedule better to allow for more time for your journey - don't drive in such a hurry.\n\nAnyway, Santa Clara County's traffic court has a website you can check out your options.    You can handle some of the paperwork in the North or South County, or San Jose traffice courthouses.\n\nhttp://www.sccsuperiorcourt.org/traffic/\n\nIf your ticket permits traffic school (as noted on the courtesy notice) you can pay that fee and remove the violation from your record.  You can also take the traffic school online.\n\nhttp://www.scselfservice.org/traffic/pay/bailfortxt.htm\nhttp://www.scselfservice.org/traffic/oview/schooltxt.htm
882690
You should've called the sheriff's dept when the accident occurred.  You can find a form at:\n\nhttp://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/drivers/drivers/traffic/accident.htm
720243
I am glad no one is hurt.  The charges are serious.  But it is better to take care of it now versus later.  You might not be able to drive for sometime after this case.  You can request for a public defender since this case involves the possibility of jail time.
269397
Not having your own insurance to go after the other drivers insurance is always difficult.  You may need to hire an insurance lawyer.  If you have the police report that states the other driver was at fault, then you are in the right.  It sounds like the other driver has a shady insurance company.  Probably one of those last chance places that will insure anybody.  His insurance should have repaired your car by now.  Have you told the insurance company that you have the police report?  If you have, and they have not responded to you, you need to obtain the services of a lawyer right away.  You can always include your legal fees in the settlement with the insurance company.
857713
Why the hell would you pretend you didnt see him? all that is gonna do is cause further problems. The excuse never works... the officer knows you saw them, and can get you for evading arrest. Do you want to add further problems onto what was already done? They might be pulling you over for something simple like having a taillight or tag light out, and you avoiding them will add a ticket or jail time to a simple warning. You need to remember something.... we all have jobs to do, and police officers are no different. They are simply doing their job, and aren't set out to ruin your life. Yes, they do have the power to screw everything up, and there are always some crooked cops out there who will take advantage of the power, but almost all of the officers are simply following the law. They see you break the law, so they enforce it. Its really that simple. If you are speeding then they might just give you a friendly warning to slow down- remember that traveling at excessive speeds puts not only your life at risk, but the lives of those around you. The laws were created to keep us all safe and living peacefully amongst ourselves. If there were no police officers, this world would be in complete chaos. Just remember the next time that you are getting pulled over that the officer has a family, and understands where you are coming from. They deserve as much respect as the next person- more, in fact, in my opinion because they carry the weight of everyone on their shoulders. They protect and serve... thats their motto and they follow it. now i'll step off of my soap box...
280446
That's begging for big trouble.\nIf anything happens the insurance is no good, they wont pay any damages.\nIf the owner of the car knowingly allows you to drive that's criminal charges most of the time.\nThe car can be impounded even without an accident.\nUnlicensed driving can keep you from getting a license later.\nYou can be hung up with no transportation far from home.\nIf the car gets stolen you cant turn it in to police. b\nla, bla,bla, so on and so on. \nDo something else.
1054892
Your odds are not good getting beyond his limits. Your attorney might sue him, but it is doubtful you would be able to collect much. Even if you won a case you would have to go after him for garnishments,etc.. If he doesn't own a paid home or other material goods the attorney probably won't bother. He may look at your personal auto insurance. That will usually cover for uninsured motorists if you carry that coverage but he would have to determine of you could use it since you weren't driving at the time. Since you say you have $170000 in medical bills I am guessing you don't have any personal medical insurance either. Your attorney should be able to tell you what to expect to receive after his fee, which is usually 25% to 40% depending.