Just got a ticket

tyler20c · 02-01-2011, 09:28 AM

Does anyone here know anything about getting a ticket dismissed? I got a ticket for going 64 in a 55 last night and while it's a cheap ticket I don't want my insurance to go up. The officer put the wrong model car (350ZX) and the wrong time (11a.m. Instead of p.m.) does anyone know if these are grounds for dismissal?

Sibze · 02-01-2011, 09:29 AM

Not sure about the US but a ticket that small will not effect your insurance in Canada

kellyefields · 02-01-2011, 09:38 AM

you can always show up in court and ask to see when the radar gun was last calabrated by that officer. if they do not show up or have the documentation the judge will most likely throw it out. The judge may throw it out due to it being only 9 and you could say it may be because of your speedo not being accurate due to tires, etc.

m4a1mustang · 02-01-2011, 09:40 AM

Lawyer.

RockStarKick · 02-01-2011, 09:45 AM

Once here in TX, I got a ticket for 155 in a 55 on my GSXR.. The ticket was
about 800 dollars if paid. The thing is, I was going way faster than that, so I knew
there was something fishy about things.. I decided to take it to a jury trial. Needless to
say that that ticket was held up in court for about 7 months until my trial. I go to court
and the officer that gave me the ticket was not there.. The judge threw it out..

Sibze · 02-01-2011, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Lawyer.

Go get a lawyer for a 9 over ticket

m4a1mustang · 02-01-2011, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sibze

Go get a lawyer for a 9 over ticket

Have you or a loved one received a 9 over ticket? If so, call the Law Offices of O.G.

But really, 9 over won't really kill you on the insurance side I don't think. I got a 15 over once and it did nothing.

Sibze · 02-01-2011, 09:53 AM

I got a 10 kms over not miles and it did nothing to my insurance

toxik · 02-01-2011, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sibze

I got a 10 kms over not miles and it did nothing to my insurance

kms? stop using canadian language sibze!

tyler20c · 02-01-2011, 10:09 AM

Well it was reduced from 15

theDreamer · 02-01-2011, 10:12 AM

Do they allow defensive driving or some other option?
In Texas if under a certain limit over (I think 15mph) you can take defensive driving and it will not show up on your record. You do still pay a small fee to the court but it is nice, only downside is you can only do this option once every few years in Texas.

onzedge · 02-01-2011, 10:17 AM

In California most people would opt for "Traffic School" which costs a few bucks but keeps the points off your record, thus not raising rates. For a ticket that minor, I would take the hit though and save traffic school for bigger tickets.

1325 · 02-01-2011, 10:17 AM

If you were actually going faster, the officer cut you a break and wrote you for 9 over. If you fight it in court, you'll face amendment by the officer to the actual speed which will lower your chance. If you use an attorney they'll represent you and likely motion to plea; in other words, court fees, lesser fine, no points, possibly driver improvement course, etc. It'll end up costing more than the actual citation. See if your state offers driver improvement school to possibly avoid points.

As far as the wrong time and vehicle information, courts aren't going to look at them as the citation does have your license plate and driver information to provide proof beyond reasonable doubt it was you and your vehicle.

tyler20c · 02-01-2011, 10:21 AM

Ya I could do traffic school but my real question is if those innacuracies on the ticket would get it dismissed. I've always heard that if the cop messes certain things up that it will be dismissed.

MVPTonyD · 02-01-2011, 10:28 AM

when i usually go to court i would always have to pay a fine, but it does not show up in my record.

02-01-2011, 09:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
tyler20c Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 174 Drives: G37 Rep Power: 15	Just got a ticket Does anyone here know anything about getting a ticket dismissed? I got a ticket for going 64 in a 55 last night and while it's a cheap ticket I don't want my insurance to go up. The officer put the wrong model car (350ZX) and the wrong time (11a.m. Instead of p.m.) does anyone know if these are grounds for dismissal?

02-01-2011, 09:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 63	Not sure about the US but a ticket that small will not effect your insurance in Canada __________________ RIP Tony.

02-01-2011, 09:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
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02-01-2011, 09:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
RockStarKick Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 298 Drives: it like a rental Rep Power: 15	Once here in TX, I got a ticket for 155 in a 55 on my GSXR.. The ticket was about 800 dollars if paid. The thing is, I was going way faster than that, so I knew there was something fishy about things.. I decided to take it to a jury trial. Needless to say that that ticket was held up in court for about 7 months until my trial. I go to court and the officer that gave me the ticket was not there.. The judge threw it out.. __________________ 2013 Mustang GT, 6M, Track Pack & Leather Recaros 2011 Pearl White 6M /Sport Pkg - SOLD

02-01-2011, 09:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 63	I got a 10 kms over not miles and it did nothing to my insurance __________________ RIP Tony.

02-01-2011, 09:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
kellyefields A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington Ky #BBN Age: 48 Posts: 1,156 Drives: Supercharged Rep Power: 17	you can always show up in court and ask to see when the radar gun was last calabrated by that officer. if they do not show up or have the documentation the judge will most likely throw it out. The judge may throw it out due to it being only 9 and you could say it may be because of your speedo not being accurate due to tires, etc.

02-01-2011, 10:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
tyler20c Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 174 Drives: G37 Rep Power: 15	Well it was reduced from 15

02-01-2011, 10:12 AM	#11 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Do they allow defensive driving or some other option? In Texas if under a certain limit over (I think 15mph) you can take defensive driving and it will not show up on your record. You do still pay a small fee to the court but it is nice, only downside is you can only do this option once every few years in Texas. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

02-01-2011, 10:17 AM	#12 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	In California most people would opt for "Traffic School" which costs a few bucks but keeps the points off your record, thus not raising rates. For a ticket that minor, I would take the hit though and save traffic school for bigger tickets. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

02-01-2011, 10:17 AM	#13 (permalink)
1325 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 287 Drives: 10 370Z BLK 6M Rep Power: 15	If you were actually going faster, the officer cut you a break and wrote you for 9 over. If you fight it in court, you'll face amendment by the officer to the actual speed which will lower your chance. If you use an attorney they'll represent you and likely motion to plea; in other words, court fees, lesser fine, no points, possibly driver improvement course, etc. It'll end up costing more than the actual citation. See if your state offers driver improvement school to possibly avoid points. As far as the wrong time and vehicle information, courts aren't going to look at them as the citation does have your license plate and driver information to provide proof beyond reasonable doubt it was you and your vehicle.

02-01-2011, 10:21 AM	#14 (permalink)
tyler20c Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 174 Drives: G37 Rep Power: 15	Ya I could do traffic school but my real question is if those innacuracies on the ticket would get it dismissed. I've always heard that if the cop messes certain things up that it will be dismissed.

02-01-2011, 10:28 AM	#15 (permalink)
MVPTonyD Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 78 Drives: a scooter. Rep Power: 15	when i usually go to court i would always have to pay a fine, but it does not show up in my record.

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