i got pulled over for speeding and the cop put the wrong year on the ticket, will this get me out of paying?
957998
The wrong date does not invalidate the ticket.  Most police agencies have an employee who enters ticket into an automated system and, in the process of doing so, finds those errors.  The agency will then send you a "cite correction letter" that explains and corrects the error.\n\nEven if the agency does not do so, the generally accepted rules of the courts say that a minor error such as a date or time error, spelling error, error in vehicle color, etc., will not invalidate a citation.\n\nHere is my personal experience with these kinds of situations.  I once dated a ticket a year back from the actual date of the offense.  I wrote that the incident occurred on in January of 2005 when the incident actually occurred in January of 2006.  When the ticket went to court the person who received the citation tried to make a big deal of this error.  My response - Sorry, I made a mistake on the date.  That was as far as it went and they were convicted.
620657
Unlicensed, or suspended?\n\nAre you a juvenile, or an adult?\n\nIf the violation was 12500(a) of the Vehicle Code, that's a misdemeanor that's often handled (first offense) as an infraction.\n\nBecause it can vary by county, the best thing to do is call the court that's listed on the bottom of your ticket.  If you're a juvenile, it's probable there isn't a fine...just some community service work, or informal probation, or something along those lines.\n\nUnless, of course, you get one of these tickets every week.  Then it would be different.
104985
As long as your traffic tickets are infractions, you don't have to report them.  Usually, employers are concerned about whether a traffic ticket issued resulted in a fee of $300 or more, or if the violation is a misdemeanor.
1023965
If you want a serious answer, this is it.  I have worked in Law Enforcement for 15 years and this is one of the more mundane types of contact the police have.  DON'T LIE!!!!!.  If you know you were speeding say so IF ASKED.  Be polite and don't make excuses, the officers have heard them all and know when you are lying.  Don't give the officer grief, after all this is his job and depending on how fast you were going you may have be a hazard to yourself and others.  A ticket is not the end of the world and in most places if you do not receive multiple tickets you can get it dismissed by taking a safe driving course.  Remember the roadways are for everyone so be safe and allow others to be safe also.  Good Luck!
922179
You can try to go to Court and dispute the ticket, but then most likely you will be saddled with additional Court Costs if you lose.\n\nIn theory, if any information on the ticket is incorrect, is should be void, but I  had a "seat belt violation" and even had my seat belt on and the Cop that wrote the ticket indicated that I was going North on a street that I was going East...there was not North!  The judge found against me as he said the cop had the benefit of the doubt and I ended up paying $250 for what might have been at $50 ticket.
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.
327519
Every time you get a ticket, the different offenses will translate into different points. I believe after 12 pts, you get your license taken away??
312129
Yes indeed. the officer can cite you later. The legnth of time depends on the state you were pulled over in.\nIn New York it is up to 90 Days.
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 ....
135234
To be honest you are in trouble.  The judge will side with the cop everytime, especially with the radar gun.  Here is your best strategy......Call the cop that gave you the ticket and ask him to cut a deal with you....or wait for him in the lobby of the courthouse and plead /beg cry do whatever make up a story  ?maybe he'll give you a plea bargain.   I did this a few times,   2 of the 3 times it worked.  They charged me with a lower speed on etime instead of 75 in a 55  65 in 55,  the other time they took it from 70 in 55 to careless driving instead.  thats your only chance bud is a plea bargain.\n\n"an outside chane is this" on your ticket it says when the last date that radar device was checked for accuracy it must be checked every 30days...maybe the cop forgot that month
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.
1087842
Former Police Officer/Current Attorney...\n\nI'll answer the second question first. Yes, one state can ask another state to suspend your drivers license. Most states (there a FEW exceptions) have a reciprocal agreement to enforce each others tickets. So, if you fail to pay the ticket your license could be suspended/revoked.\n\nYou really have no defense when it comes to the "I was following the pack" argument. Officers can usually only stop one car at a time-you were that one car. Now, he may have seen that you were from out of state. Usually, people from out of state just pay the ticket. They don't want to come back for court. From the facts that you gave I really see no VALID defense that you could make.\n\nThe only thing you MIGHT have luck at is contesting the ticket, and showing up for the court date. I would call his department and find out if he is working the day of trial. If he is working then chances are he'll show up for trial. If he is not working then there is a GOOD chance he may not show up for court. Some officers would rather spend their day off with family-not court. If he doesn't show up then ask that the ticket be dismissed. Explain to the Judge that you had to drive a LONG distance to be there, and that you had to miss work/school for it. The Judge may then dismiss it. \n\nAnd, don't listen to some of these other brilliant responses...the Judge will always take the officers word over yours. In the end, no matter what, you'll probably be found guilty...unless the officer fails to show up! Good luck!
508106
yes.your plate info carries over.they will mail you a ticket or summons by mail
557334
I believe it would depend on-IF you add court cost,or  just the ticket itself.Are other citations added in as well? I almost got five years for what the officer (claimed to be "fleeing and alluding").High risk insurance an issue as well?Attorney fees start at about $5000 just for a retainer each of my four reckless endangerments(165-mph in a 35-mph zone)for instance.I got one ticket in Tennessee $5 fine $90 cort cost 17 years ago. P.S. not to mention car impound fees.  All just a wasted youth!!!
511658
Usually, for an officer to estimate your speed, they must be traveling as well.  They compare your speed with their speed to basically come up with a good guess.  You should always appeal tickets that have the "estimated" box checked.
1040659
Contact the SFPD, ask for the Parking Enforcement Division and see if anyone there can answer that.  I assume you don't want to pay it because you are fighting it and not just blowing it off right?  If you wish to contest it you will likely have to meet with a Hearing Officer and plead your case.  However I could be totally wrong, that is just how it is done were I am from.
1145495
My husband did that.  He got a ticket, didn't tell me, didn't pay it and I came home with a subpeona to court hanging on the door.  I just told him how goofy it was to not pay it and to not tell me.  He ended up having to pay extra and had his license suspended!