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Chance of having this ticket thrown out?
Posted on 9/20/18 at 1:14 pm
Posted on 9/20/18 at 1:14 pm
I pull out of my work which is in a school zone a little after 4. It is a school zone from 3:15-4:15. I pull into the turning lane then merge into traffic and then get over into the right lane. Traffic is flying past me. Less than ten seconds a cop walks into the road and motions for me to pull into an empty lot. I have no idea why I am being pulled over. Cop comes up and tell me he is ticketing me for going 38 in a 25 mph school zone. I tell him I didn't know it was currently a school zone and did not see the lights flashing. He looks behind him and says "Oh, it must of just went off." When I looked at the ticket later I notice it says at 4:20 . The school zone ends at 4:15. Is he recording the time of the incident or the time of him writing the ticket? This is in Ga. Ticket is $300 by the way.
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Posted on 9/20/18 at 1:15 pm to mouton
oss
Posted on 9/20/18 at 1:17 pm to mouton
I mean technically his time suggests it wasn't an active school zone...
Posted on 9/20/18 at 1:17 pm to mouton
I'd argue it.
Posted on 9/20/18 at 1:18 pm to mouton
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When I looked at the ticket later I notice it says at 4:20
That's just the time when the ticket was issued, not when the alleged offense occurred.
So no, you're gonna have to pay up baw.
Posted on 9/20/18 at 1:18 pm to mouton
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4:20
lucky he didnt arrest you for doping. just pay it and move on
Posted on 9/20/18 at 1:19 pm to mouton
Ticket should be tossed, but you are going to have to go in and explain to the judge....just tell the judge it was 4:20, don’t give the time you “left.”
I’m assuming it’s probably a $200 fine since school zone? Judges hate school zone speeders tho...
I’m assuming it’s probably a $200 fine since school zone? Judges hate school zone speeders tho...
Posted on 9/20/18 at 1:19 pm to mouton
Based on your description of the facts I'd sure fight paying the ticket.
Posted on 9/20/18 at 1:19 pm to mouton
If you challenge it, you are likely to be offered a deal to attend traffic school in exchange for having it dismissed.
Otherwise, I would estimate your odds of winning the case at about 40% assuming your case is presented well by someone that knows what they are doing.
Otherwise, I would estimate your odds of winning the case at about 40% assuming your case is presented well by someone that knows what they are doing.
Posted on 9/20/18 at 1:19 pm to mouton
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When I looked at the ticket later I notice it says at 4:20 . The school zone ends at 4:15.
If it were me, I'd show up to court and use that as an argument.
Posted on 9/20/18 at 1:19 pm to mouton
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school zone
Gonna suck for your insurance rate.
Posted on 9/20/18 at 1:20 pm to mouton
If you pulled out of your parking lot "a little after 4" and your parking lot is in a school zone and the school zone doesn't end until 4:15 it sounds like you were speeding in a school zone and are just trying to be a worthless piece of shite and make up an excuse and blame someone else for why you were speeding in a school zone.
Posted on 9/20/18 at 1:21 pm to 50_Tiger
Time that ticket was completed wouldn’t equate to time crime was committed. Don’t think the cops can write them up real time baw.
Posted on 9/20/18 at 1:22 pm to mouton
Posted on 9/20/18 at 1:23 pm to mouton
Shoulda got you for illegal lane usage too
Posted on 9/20/18 at 1:24 pm to LSURussian
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Based on your description of the facts I'd sure fight paying the ticket.
Plus there is always a chance he doesn't show up and he'll get off.
Posted on 9/20/18 at 1:26 pm to FulshearTiger
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If you pulled out of your parking lot "a little after 4" and your parking lot is in a school zone and the school zone doesn't end until 4:15 it sounds like you were speeding in a school zone and are just trying to be a worthless piece of shite and make up an excuse and blame someone else for why you were speeding in a school zone.
No, actually it sounds like he is a guy who knows why he got a ticket and noticed a technicality that may allow him to get out of paying $300. He's asking if it is worth pursuing in court or not.
I say he should go to the judge and try. The ticket says 4:20 and that is that. If the cop doesn't show up then the judge will probably toss it or offer a much better deal, at least.
Posted on 9/20/18 at 1:27 pm to mouton
What is the normal non school zone speed limit?
Also, if your employer is located near a school zone, you should know it's there given your employment.
Also, if your employer is located near a school zone, you should know it's there given your employment.
This post was edited on 9/20/18 at 1:30 pm
Posted on 9/20/18 at 1:29 pm to mouton
The judge, esp at the lowest level, will side with the police officer... Every... Single... Time.
Ready to appeal that decision?
Ready to appeal that decision?
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