Would i get off from my speeding ticket??  the cop put the wrong date on the ticket.  do i get off ?
469950
Negative Ghost Rider. That doesn't happen.
490177
I am a little unclear as to why you have a violation.  You said you had no transportation... to what?  Did you miss a court date or appointment with your P.O.?  Either way, don't bother telling the judge you didn't have a ride.  \n\nOne of the main purposes of putting someone on probation is to give the individual an opportunity to be come responsible (and law abiding).  \n\nIt is possible that you will get a little county jail time, however, if it's your first violation you most likely will end up with just your ass being chewed on a little.\n\nGood luck...............by the way, you DO HAVE A RIDE TOMORROW, RIGHT!
356004
Maybe, but I wouldn't bet on it.  There is a better reason it get a continuance, though.  The cop, when he testifies, will be working entirely off his notes from the traffic stop.  Think about how many people the average cop stops for speeding or running a red light in a three month period.  He won't really remember pulling you over.  All you have to do is find a way to shed doubt on his testimony.\n\nFor example, I got a speeding ticket where the cop determined my speed by pacing me.  Pacing requires following at a set distance for a specific amount of time.  In court, all I had to do was use the mathematics of the situation to show that it was doubtful that he followed me for the required distance.  The charge was thrown out.
943652
If you want to get off with a warning there are a couple keys things to do.  \n\n1) Have your hands at 10 and 2 on the steering wheel when the officer approaches and don't go reaching across for papers in the glove box until you are asked for it.  Anything else makes us nervous.\n\n2) When the officer asks you if you know why they pulled you over....if you know (such as speed) then tell em!  "I am really sorry officer, I was (insert here___daydreaming/picking my nose/touching myself/whatever___) and didn't realize I was speeding until I saw you.  I am really sorry."\n\n3) Address them as Officer/Trooper/Deputy if you can tell.  If you can't Officer will do.  \n\nOnce you acknowledge your wrong doing and apologize.  An officer is usually hard pressed to give you a ticket.  \n\nUnless of course it is near the end of the month and I need to write one more ticket to meet my quota and get that free toaster...then all bets are off.....at that point you could throw me a donut and hope it distracts me....bagels work too....or pizza....or chocolate.....or beer.......
985918
It depends on your state, city and the judge. If you are trying to beat the ticket (assuming you are sure you were not speeding).., you're only hope is a slim one. Ask if the Radar Gun had been calibrated that day. \n\nSome judges may feel generous and ask the policeman to verify that the radar gun had been calibrated before use.\n\nFIRST OFF..., when you get pulled over watch the attitude and be cordial / nice. You ask the officer first thing, "Can I help you Officer"?  People are idiots when they start off harassing a cop. Cops are human. Be nice, generally speaking, they will be nice.  If I pick a verbal fight with you, you'll get an attitude - so you darn well better check the attitude because cops are no different than you and I in the mood department.\n\nIf the policeman says you were speeding - don't get worked up into a lather. Simply state something to the effect of.., "Officer, I am not calling you a liar, but I honestly do not think I was going that fast".\n\nYou work the conversation from there - BUT - keep your cool if he is adamant and not even going to let you off with a warning. Now days if you tick a policeman off by being rude - you can get hit with other citations - and they may even look your car over for lights being out, improper exhaust system, poor tire tread.., etc.\n\nThe most important advice I can give is just be "nice". Even if that fails - thank the Officer when you get the ticket or even if he lets you off the hook.\n\nPlease note that being nice does not guarantee he will skip giving you a ticket when he knows in his own mind you were speeding. But it certainly gives you that potential - because face it.., cops have a thankless Job. Not many appreciate what they put up with. Put yourself in the cop's shoes and imagine you putting up with thankless idiots who get ticked off because you are doing your job. Wouldnt you feel better if someone talked to you like you were human?\n\nLast word - its not always words that can irk a cop. I could say "Yes sir and no sir and thank you" all day long, but if I am giving him devil eyes all the while - silence can indeed speak louder than words. Actions - have to represent the words.
297934
For future reference, you need to find out how the officer knew how fast you were going.  If he got you on radar, ask to see the radar.  \nRemember that you have a right to face your accuser so that radar gun is your accuser, if it has been cleared then there is no evidence that you were truly going that fast.\n\nThis time I would go to court.  it might be nice to have some witmesses there, but you need to realize that most family member would lie to help out their son or grandson.\nBut there is a chance that the officer won't show up and in that case you again have a right to face your accuser, so most times the fine is droped or waived.  \n\nI would suggest dressing up for court, respect the Judge, he is the one who will deceide not the officer if the ticket will stand.\n\nGood luck
8556
It tends to be on technicalities.  Where there many vehicles moving with you and you were received a tickets?  Did this affect the radar gun effectiveness with your vehicle?  When the officer was pacing your vehicle, was his spedometer calibrated properly and in properly maintained?\n\nSo you see, there are many technicalities.  But if you are responsible, it is better to take a driving class if offered by the court to have the ticket dismissed.
876795
"Paced" means he was behind you trying to go the same speed you were going. So if he matched your speed, he can look at his speedometer and see that you were going 40. You can also look at the violation you were charged with. Sometimes the violation cited is not for being over the posted speed limit, it is for unsafe speed, which less dependant on your exact speed. As far as contesting the ticket, if you have the time and do some fact gathering, maybe you can convince a judge that you were not in violation. If you go to court, it isn't going to be any worse, but you could get off with traffic school or something.
746342
Depends....\n\nAre you actually guilty?  Search online for Hawaii's Vehicle Code for the code section you're accused of violating.  Chances are, if you're not guilty of *everything* in the exact section you were cited for, you can get "off".\n\nIn California, you *can* agree to a "Trial by Written Declaration".  Both you and the officer write the story and mail it to the court.  (You get a copy of what the officer writes, and s/he gets yours.)  The judge then makes a decision.  In California, if you lose your "Trial by Written Declaration" you can request a new trial in court (called a trial de novo).  I don't know if Hawaii has similar rules.\n\nIf you're interested in actually fighting your speeding ticket, Nolo Press (www.nolo.com) has books that you can purchase to present your case to the judge.  (I did; and actually won against a speeding ticket.)\n\nOn the other hand, if traffic school is an option, you might take it.  Fighting your ticket is a long and sometimes confusing process.  I did it because I had absolutely nothing to lose and nothin' but time....
956458
Hey, I just paid a $35 fine yesterday......but that one was my own stupid fault.\n\nMy fiance got a fine she didnt deserve (ticket was displayed), and she appealed & won. If its not fair, you should appeal.
862309
plead not guilty. the burden of proof will then be on the state to prove that the device was properly calibrated. that is extremely hard to do. but if you were speeding pay the fine and forget about it.
1086681
Probably not... the officer or prosecuting attorney can always move to amend the ticket to reflect the correct name spelling.  The only thing that it could help you on in fighting the ticket is that, if the spelling is completely incorrect, it could be used to show that the officer is not a careful officer (impeaching him if he states he is always careful about his actions on the job).  Check on your state's law though... there could always be caselaw that says if the officer messed up in that way, you have an out (but I doubt it).\nDo not take this as legal advice-check with an attorney in your state.
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...
656814
i used to work for clerk of courts in the traffic division for a larger city,  there is little chance that you will get the ticket thrown out dropped,  however if you do come in to court in a suit an tie, and if you are respective of the judge and the legal process, you will probably be charged court cost, pledge no contest, tell the judge that you were not familiar with the area and if you bring in a picture of the stop sign  it might help.  court cost are  usually about half of the cost.
556795
just one more thing ... even if the cop does show up , plead not guilty, and the cop will most likely pull you aside before the  hearing and   give you a  plea bargain to a lesser charge - as long as you are respectful, and did not give him/ her a hard time when you got the ticket...trust me ... I know ....
1098957
you should have went in those 30 days and more and likely that is what a judge is going to say. he is  probably going to make you pay the ticket anyway plus court fees so if i was you i would just pay the ticket.
949816
Normal driving speeds should be acknowledged during transport.  However, if the officer is in proximity of another 911 he can exceed the speed limit in order to respond.\n\nDuring a routine traffic stop I was once arrested for "not having drivers license on person."  Which is a discretionary ticket.  I had left work on the night shift for lunch and left my purse in my locker?   I was hand cuffed behind my back and placed in the car.\n\nThe officer received a call to respond to a possible drug related incident?  He flew 120 MPH to a house in the country.  I sat in the back seat while they busted a house.  The officer came to the patrol car and told me to lay down.  I asked if he could loosen the cuffs because they were cutting into my wrists?  He said he couldn't do that.  The officer put the drug dealer in car with ME.\n\nThen he drove like a bat out of hell for 20 minutes to get to the station.  I even asked the officer if he had to drive so fast, and could he legally do that?  He said "I can in this case".\n\nI mentioned this when I went to court?  The fine for my misfortune should have been release upon ICS or ISS or what ever they call into?  My court fine?  $900!\n\nI would say that the officer can validate his speed by any means of responce and/or immediate call for assistance.