Can a speeding ticket be dismissed if the police officer wrote the wrong date?
I received a speeding ticket on 7/31/09 but the policeman wrote it for 7/30/09. And I was at work on 7/30/09 at the time the ticket was written so it is not possible for me to have been speeding at that time. Can it be dismissed?
No need for your personal opinion. I am 17 years old, technically I am not an adult.
The officer must amend the date. If after he/she testifies and does not amend the ticket, once the judge allows you to speak, request the ticket be dismissed due to the error in dates. Do not be arrogant or else the judge may just amend it and not dismiss it. Good luck
June 4th, 2010 at 12:12 am
It could be dismissed — but it won’t be just because of the date.
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June 4th, 2010 at 12:40 am
No. The law allows for minor errors like putting the wrong date on a ticket.
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June 4th, 2010 at 12:58 am
No. Typos on a ticket do not invalidate them.
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13 yrs law enforcement
June 4th, 2010 at 1:04 am
Depends on the judge. They usually don’t dismiss tickets for technical errors. Fight it and hope the cop doesn’t show.
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June 4th, 2010 at 1:53 am
No. For the six millionth time on Yahoo Answers, a ticket is not void because of a minor clerical error.
Take responsibility for your actions like an adult.
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Update – you not legally being an adult doesn’t mean you can’t be mature and act like one.
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June 4th, 2010 at 2:17 am
You could try getting it dismissed, but if he had a dash camera and it was on as they are most of the time when they make a stop. It is imprinted with date and time of stop and you car and license plate number will be on film.
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June 4th, 2010 at 2:46 am
It was an error in good faith. The ticket will stand but you have a right to at least try to get it kabbashed. Since you actually have a ticket in hand, and knew when the court date was, it is pretty obvious that at some point you were given a ticket.
Occasionally search warrants are issued for incorrect dates and even incorrect address but because the police acted on the information in good faith whatever they find is usually admissible. The same principle will probably apply here.
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June 4th, 2010 at 3:26 am
The officer must amend the date. If after he/she testifies and does not amend the ticket, once the judge allows you to speak, request the ticket be dismissed due to the error in dates. Do not be arrogant or else the judge may just amend it and not dismiss it. Good luck
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law enforcement
June 4th, 2010 at 3:37 am
No it does not matter. It’s your drivers license that is important. Your best bet is to have your parents to contact the courts to see if they will allow you to take a traffic school class. this will keep your from the insurance increase
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http://www.ticketrelief.com/