Posts Tagged ‘Disobey Stop Sign’
Tuesday, December 13th, 2011
Inquiry: I received a ticket for going through a stop sign. I remember quite clearly that I did the stop but the officer still issued me the ticket after trying to argue with him that I did stop. I received his notes and he wrote that I never stopped and also said that he had clear view of all the stop signs.
I went back to his point of view and there is no way he could have seen me stop and see the stop sign because there is a big hegde in the way of the sign and the white line.
How can I introduce my argument? Ive taken pictures of the 3 way intersection but the notes dont
say exactly where he was parked. This is my first ticket ever in the 11 years I have been driving. Been pulled over once for a expired plate but that was my dad’s fault for not renewing his car’s plate. Just got a
warning for that.
Response: Unfortunately we can not direct defendants how to act on their own regarding court filings or court procedure. If your case will be proceeding to trial, you may wish to hire a licenced paralegal to act on your behalf at Court to ensure the best odds of winning the trial and avoiding any legal misteps that could result in your conviction. If you would like to have us represent you at court, we offer a no-cost initial review of files via our toll-free number 1-866-801-8299.
Sincerely,
Greg Currie
Office Manager, London
Tags: Disobey Stop Sign, Police Officer Error, Traffic Ticket Defence
Posted in Traffic Ticket Defence Advice | Comments Off
Sunday, August 14th, 2011
Inquiry: I recently got pulled over for failure to stop at a stop sign. The officer underlined “failure to stop for flashing red ligh.” There isn’t a flashing red light at the intersection, there’s a stop sign. Is this probable cause to get this thrown out of court?
Response: There may potentially be an argument after disclosure has been received and reviewed for the case. However, as far as a basis of the wording alone on the ticket, no. Often times Disobey Stop Sign charges can at least be argued down to a lessor offence. If you would like to have our company represent you in this matter at court, we can be reached via our toll-free number 1-866-801-8299.
Sincerely,
Greg Currie
Office Manger (London)
Tags: Disobey Stop Sign, Error On Ticket, Police Officer Error, Traffic Ticket Defence
Posted in Traffic Ticket Defence Advice | Comments Off
Friday, March 25th, 2011
Inquiry: DID STOP AT THE SIGN BUT A BRIEF STOP BECAUSE THERE WAS NO ONE AROUND AT
7:00 AM – TINY SIDE STREET. SHOULD I PAY THE 110 OR SHOULD I FIGHT IT -
CAN I BEAT IT?
Response: If your vehicle came to a complete stop, then you may have a good defence to the charge. If you have been charged with disobeying a stop sign, then the charge issued will likely carry 3 demerit points. Barring a grounds to have the charge withdrawn or dismissed, it may at least be possible to have the charge reduced to a lesser offence. I would recommend reviewing the specific details with one of our staff for a more accurate opinion. We offer a no-cost initial consulation on matters via our toll-free number 1-866-801-8299.
Sincerely,
Greg Currie
Office Manager, London
Tags: Disobey Stop Sign, Traffic Ticket Defence
Posted in Traffic Ticket Defence Advice | No Comments »
Sunday, March 6th, 2011
Inquiry: It took the officer about 20 blocks to pull me over, and upon telling me I disobeyed a stop sign alls he did was point behind him. Stunned that I was even pulled over I said maybe, but after leaving I wondered what intersection the offence supposedly occured. the ticket just says
Response: The location of the alleged offence should be in the Officer’s roadside notes. Those notes must be disclosed to the Defence in advance of a final trial date for review. It is possible that the charge can be reduced to a lessor offence or be eliminated completely. I would recommend speaking with one of our staff via our toll-free number 1-866-801-8299 for a no cost review of your case.
Sincerely,
Greg Currie
Office Manager, London
Tags: Disobey Stop Sign, Traffic Ticket Defence
Posted in Traffic Ticket Defence Advice | No Comments »
Monday, February 28th, 2011
Inquiry: hi i was giving a road test withthe DMV personnel by my side. while road test, i failed to stop at the stop sign on in a 4 way intersection( stop sign was only in the way i was going) then in the middle of the intersection the lady who was taking my test screamed i didnt stop at the stop sign i got nervous and stopped the car in the middle section whn a car coming from left direction hit my driving side door and front wheel. i called the cops and no one was injured he made a draft and gave me a citation for disobeyed traffic sign. So is there any way i can defence myself from not getting the fine and the demerits. What i think is i was giving the road test how many people give road test and fail, because they do mistake which is not following the traffic rules which mean every person giving road test and failing should get a ticket and the cops should have like huge patrol around DMV and get some money for the goverment ticketing the road tester , i unfortunately got in to accident and had a big issue. .it wudnt happpen and would be just a failure to stop sign if the lady didnt scream in my ear and i wud pass thru the intersection.for most she would fail me in the road test. i was in fair speed between 25-30 in the 30 limit road and stopped few seconds before the car hit me i think the car was at a higher speed although he didnt have stop sigin in his road. he was a local lived one block from where the accident happened.
Response: I believe from the phone number that you provided that you are in an area of the US that we do not cover (Minnesota). While I can not provide you specific information regarding the laws in your area, it is likely that you are liable for the safety of your driving and obeying the rules of the road regardless of the status of your licence. You may however be able to have the charge reduced or possibly eliminated by contesting the charge at Court. If you are in Canada, you may wish to discuss this matter further with one of our staff via our toll-free number 1-866-801-8299; if not, you may wish to consult a local lawyer to gather more specific information about the issues involved in your collision and charge.
Sincerely,
Greg Currie
Office Manager, London
Tags: Disobey Stop Sign, Traffic Ticket Defence, Vehicle Collision
Posted in Traffic Ticket Defence Advice | No Comments »
Monday, February 7th, 2011
Inquiry: My daughter was fined with Disobey stop sign. She did stop but the police said not long enough. The police were also sitting in a apartment building parking lot when they saw her. is this considered private property and if so does the police have the right to sit there?
Response: The length of stop is generally not relevant. Whether or not the Defendant came to a stop is the issue. Your daughter may well have a valid defense to the charge (a 3 demerit point charge). I would recommend speaking with one of our staff via our toll-free number 1-866-801-8299 about how to proceed in defending her charge. The position of the police, whether on private or public property, will not have an impact on the defense of the charge.
Sincerely,
Greg Currie
Office Manager, London
Tags: Disobey Stop Sign, Police Officer Error, Stop Sign - Fail To Stop, Traffic Ticket Defence
Posted in Traffic Ticket Defence Advice | No Comments »
Monday, August 9th, 2010
Question: I was charged with failing to stop at a stop sign. The sign was about 10 m from the intersection, and while I did stop, i didn’t stop at the intersection. Under one HTA, if there is no line at the stop sign, you must stop at the inersection. Most people don’t know that, and as such, many have been ticketed. I went to trial and lost, which resulted in losing 3 demerit points. I want the points back, and would like to appeal. Is it worth it?
Answer: If a matter is going to trial, it is important to hire a paralegal to represent your interests. A licenced paralegal will be trained in the law and Court procedure, as well as know what to say (and perhaps more importantly, what not to say) to provide the best odds of winning the trial. By admitting before the Court that you had stopped before the intersection itself, you admitted guilt to the offence. An appeal must be based on an error of fact, or an error in law. Appeals are unfortunately not an avenue to have a second trial if you are unhappy with the outcome of the first and it sounds like there are no valid grounds for an appeal in your matter. Appeals can be costly and time consuming. In this case, you may unfortunately be stuck with the conviction.
Sincerely,
Greg Currie
Office Manager, London
Tags: Appeal, Disobey Stop Sign, Driving History, Driving Record, Stop Sign - Fail To Stop, Traffic Ticket Defence
Posted in Traffic Ticket Defence Advice | Comments Off
Monday, March 29th, 2010
Question: Hello. A police officer charged me with “Disobey Stop Sign.” Both my wife and I agree that our car came to a complete stop at the sign. The policeman was about two blocks away from where we stopped and there is no way he could have been able to see clearly that far? Can we challenge this charge? Is it worth it?
Answer: Police Officers are human and do make errors in observation. The charge carries 3 demerit points for your licence and the impact on your insurance rate will depend upon factors such as your driving history, length of driving, age, etc. Generally the cost of the insurance increase is much higher than the fine on the ticket. If you and your wife are confident that the vehicle came to a full and complete stop, and are willing to confirm this at a trial, then you may have a reasonable chance to have the charge dismissed. There is another section of the Highway Traffic Act that is used for stopping in the incorrect place at a posted stop sign; I would recommend discussing the details of your case with one of our staff to ensure that the officer is not alleging that your car stopped in the wrong place rather than that it did not stop completely. We offer a free initial consultation with clients to review their cases before deciding whether the matter is worth pursuing or not and can be reached by the toll-free number 310-HOPE (4673).
Amanda Case, Licenced Paralegal
Tags: Disobey Stop Sign, Police Officer Error, Stop Sign - Fail To Stop, Traffic Ticket Defence
Posted in Traffic Ticket Defence Advice | No Comments »
|
