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Old 09-04-2013, 03:35 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by theDreamer View Post
Depending on the ticket price I would agree, but only if it is a small fee.
If his local system wants 300+ like many for running a red, then he needs to fight it. Also, if he is able to get it thrown out or dismissed with other drivers education it will not go on his record or insurance.
Dreamer does have a valid point. If it's worth your time to go to court and ask for some sway, then by all means do so. The other potential plus is, if you choose to go to court, and the citing officer doesn't show, you win, case dismissed. Honestly, it's rare, but it has happened.
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