Need some help contesting a ticket

[katsi]

Since I don't have a nice rack to flash, here is my favorite way of fighting a ticket. I works about 80% of the time. Politly, very politly, let the officer know that you feel that he has made an error in judgement. I know this sounds stupid. But, it works. Listen without interrupting and then come back with something like. OK, I know I can't do anything about it but, I do not believe that your version is correct. He will most likely stop and start his explination over. Listen and politly decline to believe what he says again. Important - NEVER REFUSE TO SIGN the ticket. Gently take the pen when he hands it to you and start to sign if you have to and say, I will sign but I really feel that you have made a mistake. Let him stop you and start over again (I think they have to make sure you understand why your signing). NEVER get frustrated or raise your voice. Simply have a calm discussion with the officer. He will eventually see that you're no threat to society and have insurance and a clean driving record and just let you go because you're freaking annoying. Anyway,it's worked for me. But, then again, I have a tendency to be freaking annoying!

Oh yeah, when you get pulled over, take your keys out of the ignition and put them on the dash in clear view. Hand him your driver's license, registration and License without a fuss. Stay calm an clueless at to why you were pulled over.

[NJFIAT1981]

Hey Katsi,
I have a nice rack but it's attached to the trunk of my Spider

[NJFIAT1981]

Well what was the outcome of your appearance in court?

[CajunMike]

Just read this. Interested in the outcome.

Too bad you're not in Louisiana, you'd have a fighting chance.

You may try to plea down the charge a little. Not sure what is customary over there but all the cops are interested in is getting their money. If you have a clean record otherwise and the money is the same see if your attorney will let you plead down the violation, to lets say, 50 in a 30 or something less than criminal. Good luck.

[boogiedude]

The trial has been continued until april 14th, and according to my lawyer, we have a good chance of having it thrown out or reduced. He has worked on several cases like mine where the method was pacing and has gotten them all thrown out or reduced

[manoa matt]

Dude,

I remember seeing an article in the paper the other day where several speeding cases were thrown out. The pacing method was used in all the cases and they were thrown out due to lack of supporting evidence for calibration of the pace car.

[boogiedude]

That's what I'm hoping for

[MNspiderman]

is this ticket all done with now or is it still going on?

[boogiedude]

Still going on, I have my trial on april 14th

[azygoustoyou]

Man, be glad you don't have to do community service as long as this thread has been stringing us on.

[NJFIAT1981]

Hey Brady,
The wheels of justice grind slowly. But they never stop grinding.

[NJFIAT1981]

Well what did this whole mess cost you?

[billstyer]

I hope boogiedude isn't still in jail! Enquiring minds want to know!

[NJFIAT1981]

I'm sure Boogiedude has taken care of this in the appropiate fashion. He has an attorny and is going throught the correct legal process. Buy others have not done the same. I can see the scene in my minds eye right now.
But your honor the officer was wrong. I was speeding but not that fast. You can't find me guilty! How much is the fine?!!! No way am I going to pay that much!!! What do you mean contempt of court?! Officer get your hands off of me!!! What do you mean 30 days!!!!! You can't do this to me!!!!!!!! AAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!

[azygoustoyou]

You forgot to mention him hitting his lawyer in the back of the head.