Speeding ticket ... any advice
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Speeding ticket ... any advice
Got a speeding ticket for 92 mph (don't think I was going that fast but well) instead of 65 on I-90 in Massachusetts (270$ fine). My question is I would like to fight the ticket but will move to California in a couple days. Do you have to show up at the hearing or can you do everything by mail or phone ?
Do MA and CA share info btw ?
Thanks for all the info.
Do MA and CA share info btw ?
Thanks for all the info.
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I have speeding tickets in Missouri, Virginia and New York. When I moved to California, they did not transfer one thing on my record, not even the deer I hit in NY. I would just pay it (you should be able to do it via mail).
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Here is the deal.......(read on)
Some states are reciprocating, for instance if I was to receive a 5 point speeding ticket in Virgina, then only 2 points will transfer to my New Jersey license.
Now the other issue you have is whether or not you need to be in court. On the summons there should be an area were it states court appearance required. It could either be a yes or no check box or a line were the cop writes in his comment.
I would be surprised if you do not have to appear in court given the speed you were clocked at. If you can not locate this information on your summons your best bet is to call the local agency (the contact information is on the summons). What you don't want to do is not appear in court when you were required to and then a warrant is issued for your arrest.
Another point, if you go to court and speak to the prosecutor, they may revise the summons to a lessor charge. It happens all the time when I am in court. But, one of the deciding factors is how your attitude was to the cop that issued the summons.
BTW, I know these things because I am one of the cops that issues summons.
Now the other issue you have is whether or not you need to be in court. On the summons there should be an area were it states court appearance required. It could either be a yes or no check box or a line were the cop writes in his comment.
I would be surprised if you do not have to appear in court given the speed you were clocked at. If you can not locate this information on your summons your best bet is to call the local agency (the contact information is on the summons). What you don't want to do is not appear in court when you were required to and then a warrant is issued for your arrest.
Another point, if you go to court and speak to the prosecutor, they may revise the summons to a lessor charge. It happens all the time when I am in court. But, one of the deciding factors is how your attitude was to the cop that issued the summons.
BTW, I know these things because I am one of the cops that issues summons.
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Ironically, I just came back from paying off a ticket! Here's my take...
I think you should just pay it off, given your situation. Otherwise, you will have to arrange for a court date, which would most likely be after the time you move.
There's no way around it! If you wanna fight it, either show up in court, or you will have a warrant out for your arrest. So best thing to do is is just pay the fine. Besides, I don't think you could fight a ticket like that on your own--you would certainly need a lawyer! Either case, $$$$. Gotta pay to play!
There's no way around it! If you wanna fight it, either show up in court, or you will have a warrant out for your arrest. So best thing to do is is just pay the fine. Besides, I don't think you could fight a ticket like that on your own--you would certainly need a lawyer! Either case, $$$$. Gotta pay to play!
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Re: Speeding ticket ... any advice
Pay the ticket. Here's why:
(1) In Massachusetts, speeding is a "civil offense." This mean the state only has to prove that it's more likely that you were speeding than not. There's no proof beyond a reasonable doubt required. In laymen's terms, this means that you'll lose unless you give the judge a damn good reason to believe that you were going 65 or under.
(2) Most technical defenses don't work in Massachusetts. If the cop who issued the ticket doesn't show up, you don't get a free ride.
(3) MA and CA share information. But there's always the possibility of things getting lost in the system.
You might consider sending them the ticket (without either of the guilty or not guilty boxes checked), and enclose a check for the amount of the fine. On the back of the check, in the area marked for indorsement, write "in full and complete settlement of Citation # ________". There's a good chance the state will just take your money and not assign points to your license.
(1) In Massachusetts, speeding is a "civil offense." This mean the state only has to prove that it's more likely that you were speeding than not. There's no proof beyond a reasonable doubt required. In laymen's terms, this means that you'll lose unless you give the judge a damn good reason to believe that you were going 65 or under.
(2) Most technical defenses don't work in Massachusetts. If the cop who issued the ticket doesn't show up, you don't get a free ride.
(3) MA and CA share information. But there's always the possibility of things getting lost in the system.
You might consider sending them the ticket (without either of the guilty or not guilty boxes checked), and enclose a check for the amount of the fine. On the back of the check, in the area marked for indorsement, write "in full and complete settlement of Citation # ________". There's a good chance the state will just take your money and not assign points to your license.
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