re: Getting a speeding ticket but didn't sign it

The signature is just proof of service

Your buddy could potentially not go to court and argue he never had proof of service as he didnt sign it, but then again the prosecutor could just put both the officer and your buddy (after then subpoenaing him at home) on the stand under the oath

the officer would testify that he did give the citation to your buddy but yes he forgot to make sure he signed it

your buddy could get on the stand and perjure himself

the facts of the traffic stop would not change just because your buddy didnt sign the ticket so thats not proof positive that he didnt commit whatever violation he was cited for, so he could still be found guilty of the speeding charge


i'd just go ahead and show up or pay it