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Re: traffic ticket, need advice, improper use of headlights
I didn't read your whole post, but I'm pretty sure they do not go to trial over a moving violation that does not involve any injury. It would be pretty silly to even try, he's not in any danger of losing his license or facing civil damages of any sort.
Also, saying you did not know the cop was there would probably go over poorly. How did you see a deer in the woods but not see a cop car parked near a stop sign? I get your point, but probably would go a different route. |
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Re: traffic ticket, need advice, improper use of headlights
Why is everyone keep talking about obstruction of justice? The ticket was for improper use of headlights.
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Re: traffic ticket, need advice, improper use of headlights
There's a precedent for this very situation. I have no idea if it will apply to your location, but an appeals court has ruled that you are allowed to communicate with other drivers for this purpose. I didn't search very hard, but here's a start:
http://www.tennessean.com/local/arch...41877517.shtml |
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Re: traffic ticket, need advice, improper use of headlights
While this was a good find, it's not relevant. The OP was cited for improper use of headlights, not warning others of police presence. Plus, it's a different jurisdiction.
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Re: traffic ticket, need advice, improper use of headlights
I wasn't referring to obstruction of justice, I was ignoring that part since I figured it was irrelevant. I was just trying to say it's a simple traffic infraction, go to court, plead 'not guilty' and get it reduced for whatever reason OP can come up with. The best excuse, it was OP first infraction.
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