Just got a ticket
 

Does anyone here know anything about getting a ticket dismissed? I got a ticket for going 64 in a 55 last night and while it's a cheap ticket I don't want my insurance to go up. The officer put the wrong model car (350ZX) and the wrong time (11a.m. Instead of p.m.) does anyone know if these are grounds for dismissal?

Not sure about the US but a ticket that small will not effect your insurance in Canada

you can always show up in court and ask to see when the radar gun was last calabrated by that officer. if they do not show up or have the documentation the judge will most likely throw it out. The judge may throw it out due to it being only 9 and you could say it may be because of your speedo not being accurate due to tires, etc.

Lawyer.

Once here in TX, I got a ticket for 155 in a 55 on my GSXR.. The ticket was
about 800 dollars if paid. The thing is, I was going way faster than that, so I knew
there was something fishy about things.. I decided to take it to a jury trial. Needless to
say that that ticket was held up in court for about 7 months until my trial. I go to court
and the officer that gave me the ticket was not there.. The judge threw it out..

:roflpuke2: Go get a lawyer for a 9 over ticket

Have you or a loved one received a 9 over ticket? If so, call the Law Offices of O.G.


But really, 9 over won't really kill you on the insurance side I don't think. I got a 15 over once and it did nothing.

I got a 10 kms over not miles and it did nothing to my insurance

kms? stop using canadian language sibze!

Well it was reduced from 15

Do they allow defensive driving or some other option?
In Texas if under a certain limit over (I think 15mph) you can take defensive driving and it will not show up on your record. You do still pay a small fee to the court but it is nice, only downside is you can only do this option once every few years in Texas.

In California most people would opt for "Traffic School" which costs a few bucks but keeps the points off your record, thus not raising rates. For a ticket that minor, I would take the hit though and save traffic school for bigger tickets.

If you were actually going faster, the officer cut you a break and wrote you for 9 over. If you fight it in court, you'll face amendment by the officer to the actual speed which will lower your chance. If you use an attorney they'll represent you and likely motion to plea; in other words, court fees, lesser fine, no points, possibly driver improvement course, etc. It'll end up costing more than the actual citation. See if your state offers driver improvement school to possibly avoid points.

As far as the wrong time and vehicle information, courts aren't going to look at them as the citation does have your license plate and driver information to provide proof beyond reasonable doubt it was you and your vehicle.

Ya I could do traffic school but my real question is if those innacuracies on the ticket would get it dismissed. I've always heard that if the cop messes certain things up that it will be dismissed.

when i usually go to court i would always have to pay a fine, but it does not show up in my record.