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mikebai1990 · 07-28-06, 01:00

In your situation, I probably wouldn't try to beat it. From what I have read in the traffic ticket beating books, they say that in these traffic light infractions, it is the police's word against yours. The judge will most likely believe the police. Of course, I understand that your situation was somewhat unique, and you may have a better chance of winning the case in court, if you can prove that your GF's situation was pretty bad. Maybe a doctor's note or something would help you.

In speeding tickets, usually fighting the ticket is the better way to go. Usually you can prove that various issues may have caused an improper reading on the radar gun of the police (poor maintenance, electrical interence, lack of experience, measuring speed of another car, etc...) You can also use mathematical calculations to catch the police in errors, where you can then prove to the judge that the prosecution has not been able to fully prove that you are guilty.

At least in New York (Nassau County), when you go to court to plead guilty/not guilty, the people over there negotiate with you before you decide to plead not guilty. They may reduce the fine and/or reduce the points. Depending on your situation, then you would either pay the fine or just go to court.

I know of a friend who was driving her husband (I believe it was a check up for a broken leg) to the doctor's office. They didn't have their seat belts on, and the driver (friend) was talking on the cell phone in NYC. The police pulled them over and gave them a ticket. My friend decided to go to court, and after proving to the judge (with a doctor's note) that she didn't have her seat belt on because she was helping her husband, and talking on the phone to the doctor at that time. She was deemed not guilty by the judge. Whether that was really what happened....

I haven't given a definite opinion, but I hope that my advice will help you with your decision. If $124 isn't too much for you, maybe you can just pay it. If it will affect your insurance, driving record, etc... then maybe you should think some more about it.

Good luck!

07-28-06, 01:00	#12 (permalink)
mikebai1990 Registered User mikebai1990 is offline Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,968	In your situation, I probably wouldn't try to beat it. From what I have read in the traffic ticket beating books, they say that in these traffic light infractions, it is the police's word against yours. The judge will most likely believe the police. Of course, I understand that your situation was somewhat unique, and you may have a better chance of winning the case in court, if you can prove that your GF's situation was pretty bad. Maybe a doctor's note or something would help you. In speeding tickets, usually fighting the ticket is the better way to go. Usually you can prove that various issues may have caused an improper reading on the radar gun of the police (poor maintenance, electrical interence, lack of experience, measuring speed of another car, etc...) You can also use mathematical calculations to catch the police in errors, where you can then prove to the judge that the prosecution has not been able to fully prove that you are guilty. At least in New York (Nassau County), when you go to court to plead guilty/not guilty, the people over there negotiate with you before you decide to plead not guilty. They may reduce the fine and/or reduce the points. Depending on your situation, then you would either pay the fine or just go to court. I know of a friend who was driving her husband (I believe it was a check up for a broken leg) to the doctor's office. They didn't have their seat belts on, and the driver (friend) was talking on the cell phone in NYC. The police pulled them over and gave them a ticket. My friend decided to go to court, and after proving to the judge (with a doctor's note) that she didn't have her seat belt on because she was helping her husband, and talking on the phone to the doctor at that time. She was deemed not guilty by the judge. Whether that was really what happened.... I haven't given a definite opinion, but I hope that my advice will help you with your decision. If $124 isn't too much for you, maybe you can just pay it. If it will affect your insurance, driving record, etc... then maybe you should think some more about it. Good luck!