Getting out of a ticket

[Dirtdog74H1]

I'm impressed fishnman with your thread. All you have to do is put that much effort and time into your court hearing as you did writing that thread!
The long and short of it is that your only recourse now is to take a hearing, plead not guilty; the judge may reduce it or the officer may give you a break. I always amend my tickets at district court. 2, if you know any officers in your area or any relatives that are cops, have them call this jerk off and ask a favor. I honor phone calls all the time from other officers. Its good that you caught the incorrect section cited. I wouldn't go in to court with all your marbles hanging on the couple things your made reference to.

Your best bet is to ask nicely for a break from the officer or judge. Don't play hard ball with insufficiant facts. When you sign for you operatos license from the DMV, you are implying that you understand and will follow all the laws of the commonwealth. I know its bull****, but thats how the courts will look at it.
Good luck
Bret
PA

[thedieter]

I looked in the California Driver Manual and couldn't find anything about changing lanes while going past stopped cars, etc. It may be a good idea but with the traffic around here, it could be more dangerous to change lanes.

It did mention double fines in construction zones.

This is a new one on me (changing lanes).

Best regards, Happy Jack

[HummerNewbie]

I have no idea if it a law down here or not but I have always pull over at least one lane when passing an emergency or disabled vehicle when possible. If changing lanes is not possible I slow down.

[lotus4s]

Originally Posted by HummerNewbie

I have no idea if it a law down here or not

It is a law here in Fla, just passed in the last year or so...

[HummerHippy]

OK, so you messed up a bit. Now we try to minimize the end result. With a good driving record, I suggest going to court, talking to the assist DA or who ever is prosecuting the case, before the trial. Explain the circumstances why you didn't pull over, what you did do correctly (slowing down, etc), your spotless driving record, express that you are sorry, and ask if it could be reduced to a non moving violation (bad tire, bad muffler). You'll pay a fine and not have the insurance issue.

Good luck.

NY just added this law in the last couple years as well.