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

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United States District Court

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First thing that stood out.

Not sure how Fed Jurisdictions work maybe an attorney on here familiar w/ Fed law could clarify.

The signature by the offender is actually a 'signature in lieu of bond' in LA, as well as a service upon the offender to appear in court, if he/she does contest the citation. In the case of LA the jurisdiction could issue a warrant since no bond (signature) was posted. Will this happen, probably not, the officer was sloppy in not obtaining it and the reviewing prosecutor will most likely refuse the charge due to the lack of signature. I would doubt he would issue an original warrant for a misdemeanor moving violation due to the officer's neglect? I may be wrong but have worked in the law enforcement and court side of this in LA and it's pretty simple. If law enforcement screws up it's refused by the DA/Prosecutor/Magistrate or later dismissed by the Judge.