Written by Gregory Monte. Although at first it may sound crazy, there are actually two motor vehicle statutes you might be violating in a case like this. Impeding Traffic The first of these statutes is usually called something along the lines of “Minimum Speed Regulations.” Here are some examples from various states: Pennsylvania Title 75, … Continue reading Speeding ticket for driving 45 mph in a 55 zone? It’s possible …
Written by Gregory Monte. Notice that I did not title my blog post “How to Effectively BEAT a Speeding Ticket.” Unfortunately, I can’t tell you a magic way to beat each and every possible speeding ticket. But what I can do is teach you a method about how to approach your ticket so that you … Continue reading How to Effectively Challenge a Speeding Ticket.
Written by Gregory Monte. I learned about this particular technicality the hard way. In this post, I cite several Pennsylvania court cases, but the hearsay technicality applies in all states. The Background Info. About ten years ago, I got a speeding ticket in Paramus, New Jersey. The two officers involved in my citation were working … Continue reading The Hearsay Technicality in Speeding Cases
Written by Gregory Monte. I have written many blog posts about using technicalities to beat traffic tickets. If you have the time or interest, feel free to check them out: A Bit of Humor from the Bench (“Good” vs. “Bad” Technicalities in the Law)Another Creative Way to Fight a Speeding Ticket – Challenge the Odometer. Beating … Continue reading Beating a Speeding Ticket Based on a Technicality in the Law
Written by Gregory Monte. I discovered a website recently called Officer.com which has an interesting forums section. This is where regular peons – I mean citizens – get to ask the cops questions about traffic enforcement issues and other topics related to policing. I actually based one of my recent blog posts on the responses I … Continue reading Does a Cop Have Discretion When Issuing Tickets?
Written by Gregory Monte. Sour Grapes? “What the heck is an “unfair” speeding ticket? A ticket is a ticket. You either went over the limit or you didn’t – case closed, judgement rendered. It can’t possibly be considered a legal term, right? I mean, you can’t actually show up in court and tell the judge … Continue reading “Unfair” Speeding Tickets?
Written by Gregory Monte. I recently came upon a website called Officer.com while doing research for an upcoming blog post. I was looking for information about police operation of a radar gun on private property. My initial thought was that this action might violate the 4th Amendment protection against an unreasonable search. After all, the … Continue reading Why do cops hate the term “speed trap” so much?
Written by Gregory Monte. No matter how much experience a police officer has gained by observing speeding cars, his opinion in court about how fast you were going is not enough to prove the charge against you. The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania in Com. v. Martorano, 563 A. 2d 1229 - Pa: Supreme Court 1989 … Continue reading Police Officer’s Opinion About Your Speed – Not Enough to Convict.
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