Got my first ticket! Should I fight it?

[J_baker9418]

Like the title says, I got my first ticket. I was in central la, driving on the highway to work. I see the lights behind me, so I am pulled over and given a ticket for doing 73 in 50. Plus no seatbelt. So what are my options? Should I pay the ticket or fight it? Will my insurance go up for my first offence?

[rustyb]

Fight it? Whats your defense?

[Lake Chuck Duck]

Unless you know someone in the DA office that can fix it, just pay the fine. You could however put in a request to the DA office to reduce it to a non-moving violation. The fine would likely be the same but it won't go on record in a way to increase insurance.

[Jordan]

Originally Posted by Lake Chuck Duck

Unless you know someone in the DA office that can fix it, just pay the fine. You could however put in a request to the DA office to reduce it to a non-moving violation. The fine would likely be the same but it won't go on record in a way to increase insurance.

this normally helps, dont count on it though. They will help if this is a 1st offense

[jchief]

Where at? Were you speeding and not wearing seatbelt?

[Feesherman]

You should fight it for sure! I know I would!

[Raymond]

It will only show up on mvr if you get into an atfault accident or buy a new auto. They don't run mvr's at renewal unless there has been a change. Having said that, pay the ticket. If you know the Rapides parish DA then go that route or ask them to work with you but 20 mph ovah and no seat belt ain't gonna get you a whole lotta hep.
Got one in Forest Hills Thanksgiving for 6mph ovah but reduced to 2nd offense seat belt violation which I paid online for $54. Bet you was on the Expressway??

[J_baker9418]

I was not doing 73, I know that for sure! I was doing 60ish. In pineville that it happened. I do have family whose a state trooper.

[swamp snorkler]

Since it's your first offense you can get it reduced to a non moving violation.

seat belt you have to pay

[rustyb]

Originally Posted by swamp snorkler

Since it's your first offense you can get it reduced to a non moving violation.

seat belt you have to pay

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["W"]

Seatbelt is the easiest to get out of on location


I have been stopped several times and never got a ticket because I made it an conflicted argument

#1 if cop is parked and you pass by him , then he stops you
1st never say your guilty and you had your set belt on
Never believe them when they say : I saw you put it on! That's BS and a trained move
Acted pissed off
Ask did you really see no seat belt with me moving at (speed limit)
And tell him to explain how he saw that your set belt was not on! Tell him you will not sign ticket for seat belt because he has zero proof you did not have it on


100% works !!! No way a cop can tell you what you had on or not when your moving passed then parked !!!

[FF_T_Warren]

Just call and ask what you need to do to keep it off record. I've had 5 tickets and 4/5 of them said as long as I pay before court date= no going on record. Only one made me go to a 3hr defensive driving course. But to have 5 tickets and none on record, it's worth it. Just call em

[LPfishnTIM]

Originally Posted by FF_T_Warren

Just call and ask what you need to do to keep it off record. I've had 5 tickets and 4/5 of them said as long as I pay before court date= no going on record. Only one made me go to a 3hr defensive driving course. But to have 5 tickets and none on record, it's worth it. Just call em

I agree, I've also gone to court over some and talked to a traffic prosecutor before hand and had the option of paying a non moving violation instead of going to court and paying court cost + ticket if you lose! and the non moving is usually $20 cheaper, they just want your $$$! now as far as they saying you went 70+ in a 50! you might not have the option of not going to court if it is 20mph over!

[Fishmaster19]

Originally Posted by FF_T_Warren

Just call and ask what you need to do to keep it off record. I've had 5 tickets and 4/5 of them said as long as I pay before court date= no going on record. Only one made me go to a 3hr defensive driving course. But to have 5 tickets and none on record, it's worth it. Just call em

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[Bluechip]

Lmao..... and just because you don't sign the ticket does not mean that you won't be held accountable.

[Feesherman]

Originally Posted by Bluechip

Lmao..... and just because you don't sign the ticket does not mean that you won't be held accountable.

The ticket is a sumons to court, not an admission to guilt. So I don't understand what not signing it is going to get you.

[J_baker9418]

Yea it was on the expressway! I could care less bout the seatbelt charge, I just don't want my insurance to go up!

[J_baker9418]

Well I had my seatbelt on, but when I stopped and parked, I took my seatbelt off(force of habit) by the time I realized what I did, he was at my window. Also I forgot to mention this was a motorcycle police officer, so no camera. Now I think this is a long shot, but could it be my word against his?

[Bluechip]

Originally Posted by J_baker9418

Well I had my seatbelt on, but when I stopped and parked, I took my seatbelt off(force of habit) by the time I realized what I did, he was at my window. Also I forgot to mention this was a motorcycle police officer, so no camera. Now I think this is a long shot, but could it be my word against his?

Yes it could..... and the judge will have to decide between a young teenage boy and a law enforcement officer......Hummmmmm...You will never win.....

[Lake Chuck Duck]

His word will win every time