what is the time limit a los angeles police officer has to file a traffic ticket with the court?
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Prosecution for a misdemeanor (note spelling) must begin within one year of the offense.  There might be a couple of exceptions here and there, but if there are I would imagine they would be rare and most likely not involve a misdemeanor traffic violation.\n\nGood of you to explain that it is a Los Angeles cop you're asking about, but it's the same rules throughout the state, so all you need to talk about is California law, not what an LA cop has to do.
797195
Do the parking laws in your area exclude holidays from "rush hour"?\n\nIf they do, you can get the ticket dismissed.  \n\nWhere I live, the signs specify "excluding weekends and holidays"\n\nGo to where you were parked, and take photos to prove there are no signs, and bring it with you to court.\n\nFYI, if you don't pay ticket in Chicago in the time allotted, the fine doubles the amount of the ticket.  You had better find a way to make sure you have $50 just in case you lose, because if you can't afford $50, you sure can't afford $100.
274194
Yep I used to be a police officer and saw several people issued tickets for speeding in revese. One of these individuals was clocked at nearly 50 mph coasting down hill.  Others were charged with reckless driving, stop sign violations and failure to use turn signals.  I  was even with another officer who issued 3 tickets for driving too slow to the same person during three seperate stops in less than 1 mile.
999505
The ticket should have a specific court and court address along with a time to be there.  If not use the court contact info on the back of the ticket to inquire.
690304
There are several ways to fight traffic tickets. First of all what sort of ticket are we talking about? If it is a speeding ticket take it to trial. 9:10 ratio the officer is not going to bring the calibration of his/her radar. You can most likely beat Nascar tickets, Lazer is vertually impossible unless you have plastic over you plate and a bra cover on your car, then lazer is not accurate.  Remember the burden of proof is not on you, it is on the DA, Police Officers, and such.  If you can prove you have a faulty speedometer you win your ticket. If you are traveling within a bunch of vehicles it is vertually impossible other than lazer for an officer to make an exact id of which vehicle. Witnesses on your behalf during the traffic stop are great. Good luck beating the severe charges such as drunk driving without an attorney, those are the times you need an attorney. Also remember with a traffic ticket they have to present probable cause in order to even have pulled you over. Always ask why you were pulled over, always ask to see the radar, camcorder, or any other device they say they have used to detect your speed.  Never answer their questions other than you name and info without a lawyer present, always be kind and respect Law enforcement as well. Usually if you get pulled over 9:10 ratio you were doing something illegal or something the officer felt good enough reason to pull one over. Police officers dont like paperwork.  I know these things because I am married to a police officer.
560291
Yes. I read many of the responses to your question. I have written DUI tickets and even arrested fellow cops for DUI. I don't write fellow cops speeding tickets or other types of tickets unless there is an accident involved. Every job has its perks, not getting tickets is one of ours. We put our lives on the line for scumbags and decent people everyday. I'm not going to give another cop a ticket for going 20 miles over the speed limit.
704259
It's a valid ticket inasmuch as it's a real ticket.\n\nThe inaccuracy, if present on the officer's copy of the ticket (and, presumedly, your copy, too), does present inaccuracies in the officer's version of the events.\n\nIf he read his watch wrong, how can we be sure he didn't read the speedometer wrong?  Or the radar gun?  This is what can be called "reasonable doubt"; especially if you can *TRUTHFULLY* testify that you weren't going the speed the officer cited you for.  (Or, in *certain* circumstances, that the speed you were going--regardless of the posted limit--was safe because of traffic flow, weather conditions, etc....)\n\nIf you have a fair judge, you may "beat" the ticket.\n\nOn the other hand, it can take quite a bit of time to adequately make a defense against a traffic ticket.  You *may* be better off just attending traffic school if you can.  (Bear in mind, that in many US states, if you go to trial and lose, you will *not* have the option of Traffic school....)
356004
Maybe, but I wouldn't bet on it.  There is a better reason it get a continuance, though.  The cop, when he testifies, will be working entirely off his notes from the traffic stop.  Think about how many people the average cop stops for speeding or running a red light in a three month period.  He won't really remember pulling you over.  All you have to do is find a way to shed doubt on his testimony.\n\nFor example, I got a speeding ticket where the cop determined my speed by pacing me.  Pacing requires following at a set distance for a specific amount of time.  In court, all I had to do was use the mathematics of the situation to show that it was doubtful that he followed me for the required distance.  The charge was thrown out.
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Hey dude - Sorry to hear about the ticket.  I got a couple things for ya:\n\n1.) You said you think you weren't doing more than 85.  So you know, most speedometers in vehicles are off between 5-7MPH.  Unless you have a calibrated speedometer (like cop cars) your indicated speed is probably not what you are actually doing.  Be careful.\n\n2.)  I have never heard of them changing this type of violation to a non-moving violation.  I think the route you should attempt to take is to go to court and respectfully and in a non-argumentative manner, request the fine/speed be reduced due to whatever circumstances you feel are appropriate.  A lower speed will possibly reduce the points.\n\nThe key is be humble and respectful.  The worst thing that can happen is the court will say no.  Doesn't hurt to ask though.\n\nGood luck.
124109
Depending on what state you live in, a speeding ticket normally is one (1) point.    If you are driving in excess of perhaps 25-35 miles over the speed limit, the police officer can charge you with reckless driving instead of speeding, in which case that ticket would be a "2-pointer" and considered a MAJOR violation.    In California, you usually cannot go to traffic school for a MAJOR moving violation.    Anyone's driving record with two (2) or more points on it is considered a "non-good driver" and is not eligible for the good driver discounts available on most auto insurance policies.    Minor moving violations usually increase the premium on an auto policy anywhere from $60 to $80 dollars every 6-months, unless you ask the court if you can take the option of going to traffic school.    Minor moving violations stay on your record for three (3) years and should not be charged to you or your policy after that.   MAJOR moving violations stay on your record seven (7) years (as driving information history to prospective insurance carriers and the public) but can only be charged to you and your policy for up to three (3) years.\n\nP.S.  Accidents stay on your record for three (3) years, regardless of fault.  It is imperative that a police report be obtained for insurance company purposes to prove "at-fault" or "not-at-fault" liability when submitting claims to carriers.
247455
a law is a law -- doesnt matter how long you were on the street...plead guilty and pay the ticket...I assume that is why you are asking...
125892
Typically, the police will allow ten miles over the posted speed limit, but not 11 over.  Generally you're fair game once you pass the 10 mile over, mark.  The courts will usually side for the driver if he or she is cited for going less than 10 miles over the posted limit. 'Excessive' in some states is twenty miles over, in others 25 over the limit; this is when the price goes up.
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Depends....\n\nAre you actually guilty?  Search online for Hawaii's Vehicle Code for the code section you're accused of violating.  Chances are, if you're not guilty of *everything* in the exact section you were cited for, you can get "off".\n\nIn California, you *can* agree to a "Trial by Written Declaration".  Both you and the officer write the story and mail it to the court.  (You get a copy of what the officer writes, and s/he gets yours.)  The judge then makes a decision.  In California, if you lose your "Trial by Written Declaration" you can request a new trial in court (called a trial de novo).  I don't know if Hawaii has similar rules.\n\nIf you're interested in actually fighting your speeding ticket, Nolo Press (www.nolo.com) has books that you can purchase to present your case to the judge.  (I did; and actually won against a speeding ticket.)\n\nOn the other hand, if traffic school is an option, you might take it.  Fighting your ticket is a long and sometimes confusing process.  I did it because I had absolutely nothing to lose and nothin' but time....
649051
Can't call the court, because not all police reports go to the court.\n\nIf the officer can't give it to you at the time you're making the report, call the Records division (or whatever they call it where you are) and ask for it.\n\nSeems easy enough...is that really what you needed to know?
576248
try going to www.lasuperiorcourt.org and click on traffic or traffic tickets.  you can also try typing the traffic code violations number in any search engine.  i'm sure they'll come up.  that's what I did.
941322
Sometimes they work at night.\nIt's not always obvious.\nAs long as the sign is there, without a time qualifier (eg "8AM to 5 PM), you can get a ticket for not driving the reduced speed.
768698
The tickets have already been issued, so the statute of limitations no longer applies. After a certain period of time (usually 60-90 days after the court date), the unpaid fines may turn into arrest warrants. If they do, the statute of limitations no longer applies.\n\nIf you failed to show up to court, you could have had a Failure to Appear warrant issued for you. If the warrant was issued, the statue of limitations no longer applies.\n\nThe statute of limitations only limits the amount of time the government has to "initiate prosecution". It does not limit the amount of time the government has to arrest you. Once a warrant (or ticket) has  been issued, the government has initiated prosecution. Once that has been done, it will be there until you are either arrested or die.