I got a ticket which I believe I don't deserve how do i get out of it?
Okay I was coming back from school when supposedly a motorcycle cop saw me running a red light. Where going to call the place where he said he saw me run the red light spot A and where he stopped me spot B. The distance from spot A to B is 3 miles. By the time he stopped me he passed me once before he turn back to get me. When he stopped me he asked me how fast i was going threw the intersection he saw me run the red light (spot A) i answered 50mph (which is the speed limit) on the ticket he approx 65mph which is complete bulls*** i asked him to show me the radar and he said it was a visual approx. Is there anyway to fight this ticket or do you think its a complete waste of time to do so? Or which is the best way to fight it? Should I get a lawyer?
I wonder why it is that people throw in all this extraneous nonsense like A and B, 3 miles, and show me the radar. If you decide to contest it, do yourself a favor don’t wander all over the place in your telling.
Depends. Was the ticket for running a red light or speeding?
Sorry but it’s (almost) a complete waste of time. It’s your word vs. the cop’s & the judge is going to believe them. However, if you have the time & feel strong enough about it, fight the ticket. You are entitled to your day in court. Plus, you never know what is going to happen. The cop could miss the court date or the judge just might like the look of your face.
Yes, it is definitely worth fighting the ticket in court. Usually, at the very least, the judge will reduce your fine or may even dismiss it. Try to gather as much information as possible, including printing out a map of the street(s) that represent where you were driving and where you received your ticket. Make sure you also obtain the weather conditions, speed limits, traffic conditions, general visibility, night/day/time of incident. Maybe take photos of the location(s) with a digital camera and print out pics… If possible, bring any witnesses for their accounts (maybe a passenger was with you…?). Make sure to speak clearly and professionally to the judge and do not put down the officer, but rather say that you "disagree" with his judgement and you feel that he was in the wrong. You may also explain to the judge that you felt the officer did not cite on the ticket the correct speed you were actually going. It is an inconvenience taking time off work or just taking time from your personal errands to go to court and fight a ticket, but it will be worth it to save yourself money — and maybe even the ticket itself — in the long run. Hiring a lawyer wouldn’t hurt, but could cost a lot of money. I don’t think it’s necessary. Good luck!