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Originally Posted by cj2112
Read what the officer signed, typically it says something about him witnessing the infraction. Does it say anything like that? If so, what are the exact words?
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The only things that it says, other then my personal info:
WITNESS: W. Webster (and lists a number)
FAILED TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT BEFORE MAKING RT TURN.
Other than that, just info, and the fine cost.
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Originally Posted by ngdawg
If you choose to go to court, I know in most places, you have to state so and the ticket issuing officer is supposed to show up-if he doesn't, you get the ticket voided. So, you could bet on him not showing.
I'd pay the $198, chalk it up to experience and go on my merry way.
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Yeah, I'm not sure if I should risk him showing up or not. If it were $100 or less, I'd pay it, but $198 it outrageous, in my opinion.
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Originally Posted by Tully Mars
The short answer is you're fucked. Hate to tell you this but it's just the truth. It's a scam LE uses to raise funds. There's a couple Fla towns that are famous for this scam. It was/is? they're only source of revenue in some cases. Going to court and fighting it with out video evidence of your innocence is going to be a waste of your time and your money. It doesn't matter who the cop is that shows up. 99% chance the "judge" (if it is a real judge and not a justice of the peace officer of the court) is going to take the cops word over yours every time. Go to school, pay the fines. It's the less costly solution of all your choices.
Here's an article of how the scam works:
OAAA - News |
Oh yeah, I know it's a scam, but I was maybe hoping that they see it this way: The other people who got pulled over will pay without question, easy money. The ones that want to fight it in court, don't waste our time and let the person go.
And I should say, "YOU show me video evidence, and if I didn't stop, I will admit it".