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Posted by 92sleeperGT (Member # 8076) on :
 
People I recommend you to invest in a nice DASHCAM because after this happened I know I am. you never know when your going to get fucked over with a ticket by the CHP.

This morning I got accused of going on the Carpool lane by chp(honest to god I wasnt)
She was infront of me when she said she had seen me.She said she recognized my head lights(I was driving my non ricer DD 94 Honda civic) .I told her that she made a mistake and it wasn't me the one who was on the Carpool lane.She then told me if I was calling her a liar" I told her no but you made a mistake.As much as I tried to convince her she dint budge and continue on citing me with a ticket.

I can go to court and try to fight it but its going to be my word against her's....Hmm i wonder who the judge is going to believe.

Hopefully they atleast give me the option on going to traffic school so this won't go on my record.I've already gone to traffic school this year for a camera light ticket I got for not making a complete stop.

I've honestly been trying to keep my nose clean and obey all traffic laws. This is the first time I've ever got wrongly accused of a traffic ticket and it sucks to know I'm going to cash out around 500 bucks for something I did not do.

I don't want anyone feeling defenseless over the voice of the law like I did today so I suggest you guys get a dash cam so this type of issue doesn't happen to you.

[ December 28, 2012, 02:23 PM: Message edited by: 92sleeperGT ]
 

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Posted by StangCity510 (Member # 11711) on :
 
Yeah that's messed up. Hopefully they don't show. I payed 500 buckz also but I actually was in the carpool lane hahaha I almost lost chp in traffic on he freeway. He actually told me he lost me for a second hahaha. Still got a ticket though.
 

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Posted by uh0h50 (Member # 3125) on :
 
Sorry to hear that. Unfortunately I dont have any advice to give on fighting the ticket because it is your word against theirs. Can you at least ask the judge that she provides evidence from her dash cam?

GoPros are awesome when you need to fight a ticket and catching crazy shit while driving, because you never know what you're going to come across.. thinking I should get one.

[ December 28, 2012, 02:30 PM: Message edited by: uh0h50 ]
 

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Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
Have two witnesses come in and testify on your behalf say they were following you if she's gonna lie you might as well to ..oh if you have two witnesses its 2 against one I seen it on a fishing ticket guy got out of a 800 ticket cause he had two witnesses lied for him ,cop looked mad but judge ruled in the guys favor... Other wise be prepaired to be bent over just sayin
 

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Posted by SPIDER_STANG (Member # 8658) on :
 
The best you can do is show up to court & Just Explain to the Judge she picked the wrong head lights. Nobody is perfect & That's not good enough evidence to get you in court. Judge ask the officer did you actually see him or you guessed because of some standard headlights that pass by prob 20 alike in 2 min?? You never know what can happen. It's worth $500 to see the judge.
 

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Posted by Pittsburg Mustang Owner (Member # 6100) on :
 
She was probably busy texting or putting on her make up.
 

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Posted by fstryde3 (Member # 8436) on :
 
Go to court, plead not guilty and ask to speak to a public defender, spill you whole story and see what they offer, also ask about getting a private attorney if you can afford one. If you are lucky they will go with a no contest and you're good to go. I'm sure CHiP will show because they bang OT for that.
 

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Posted by moeofit32 (Member # 10393) on :
 
i was sited for a speeding ticket...long story short the sheriff gave his side and i caught him in a lie...so when i gave my side of the story i told the judge that he wasn't right and the sheriff said oh yea that's possible and i still was fined....fuck the police
 

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Posted by 98 ROUSH (Member # 10309) on :
 
I've gotten a HOV ticket before and its not a point on your record.
 

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Posted by 98 ROUSH (Member # 10309) on :
 
DP

[ December 29, 2012, 09:05 AM: Message edited by: 98 ROUSH ]
 

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Posted by Black 02 SS (Member # 5939) on :
 

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Originally posted by 98 ROUSH:
I've gotten a HOV ticket before and its not a point on your record.

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Originally posted by Black 02 SS:

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Originally posted by 98 ROUSH:
I've gotten a HOV ticket before and its not a point on your record.

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It may not be a DMV point, but it WILL affect your insurance premiums. Insurance companies underwrite and surcharge for HOV violations.

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Originally posted by 92sleeperGT:
Thanks for the Advice and thoughts guys.
I'm just going to stick to the truth and tell it to the judge.I'm really hopping the sheriff doesn't show up,But we'll see.I'm forsure going to fight it though.
My court date on the ticket says till april 4th so i got till then to see the outcome.
I'll let you guys know how it went when the day comes.

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Originally posted by Black 02 SS:

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Originally posted by 98 ROUSH:
I've gotten a HOV ticket before and its not a point on your record.

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It may not be a DMV point, but it WILL affect your insurance premiums. Insurance companies underwrite and surcharge for HOV violations.

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california law states that tickets like seatbelt tickets and cell phone tickets,etc (not sure about carpool lane tickets) cant count as a point on your record..if its not a point on your record then the insurance company cant legally raise your insurance premiums.

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Originally posted by 5OHS5OH:
Easy way to beat it:

Make a poster board with 6 different pictures of headlights for similar cars. Have her pick out your headlights in open court. When she get's it wrong, you win.

Your going to win because your headlights aren't going to be on the board.

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Posted by BLK35th (Member # 4685) on :
 
^^^ What he said. I love fighting tickets and winning, it IS the best damn feeling, when it comes to challenging authority. lol. But challenge that ticket for sure, and NEVER BUDGE when they tell you that your appeal is denied. They will always tell you that your appeal has been denied.

This is the point where you call for video proof from the dash cam of the squad car, and make your neat little poster board. Challenge authority, because the authority is not going to to be right all the time.

Good luck and keep us posted. Fighting this case will take a lot of research on your part. In the letter you right to the "Honorary Judge" of what ever county, you will need to site vehicle codes.

And when you request video proof, make sure you note the squad car # (it should be on the ticket). If there is no squad car #, then that should be another + on your side.

[ December 30, 2012, 03:35 PM: Message edited by: BLK35th ]
 

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Posted by 92sleeperGT (Member # 8076) on :
 
@ TR1:Sorry i ment Chp.
How can i still have a real trial If i lose dec trial?

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Originally posted by 5OHS5OH:
Easy way to beat it:

Make a poster board with 6 different pictures of headlights for similar cars. Have her pick out your headlights in open court. When she get's it wrong, you win.

Your going to win because your headlights aren't going to be on the board.

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Originally posted by BLK35th:
^^^ What he said. I love fighting tickets and winning, it IS the best damn feeling, when it comes to challenging authority. lol. But challenge that ticket for sure, and NEVER BUDGE when they tell you that your appeal is denied. They will always tell you that your appeal has been denied.

This is the point where you call for video proof from the dash cam of the squad car, and make your neat little poster board. Challenge authority, because the authority is not going to to be right all the time.

Good luck and keep us posted. Fighting this case will take a lot of research on your part. In the letter you right to the "Honorary Judge" of what ever county, you will need to site vehicle codes.

And when you request video proof, make sure you note the squad car # (it should be on the ticket). If there is no squad car #, then that should be another + on your side.

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I will do all kinds of research and do what ever it takes to win this.I've never fought a ticket before as of I'm guilty on the few that i've gotten.

So can you explain to me more on the letter i'm going to wright the Honorary judge and site vehicle codes?


My knowledge on the system of court,Authority rights are pretty low and this situation is really a wake up call for me to learn them all.

I really appreciate all of your guys help.Any piece of though will do good to try and beat this.

You guys are also more then welcome to Pm me and walk me thru ideas and things that i should concider doing to give them a good fight.

Thanks
 

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Posted by SwEeT 03 Gt (Member # 10283) on :
 

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Originally posted by 5OHS5OH:
[qb] Easy way to beat it:

Make a poster board with 6 different pictures of headlights for similar cars. Have her pick out your headlights in open court. When she get's it wrong, you win.

Your going to win because your headlights aren't going to be on the board.

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easy take 6 pics of 6 different cars same as yours (color model) and block of plates of course hell throw in a different color 1 just for fun lol

[ December 30, 2012, 05:19 PM: Message edited by: SwEeT 03 Gt ]
 

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