Contesting a Speeding Ticket for 21 in 20, School Zone
My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: WA
School zone ...21 in a 20 ;-(
What are the odds this will stand if contested?
The officer didn't provide any paperwork. No agree to appear either written or verbal. He said I'll see something in the mail.
I don't think he has me on SMD. He got the car in front of me and told me I was "going about the same speed".
I suspect (hope) I won't see anything in the mail.
Question: If no paperwork was shown to me, is this really a citation?
Thanks for you help.
Re: Contesting a Speeding Ticket for 21 in 20, School Zone
If you are actually ticketed for 21 in a 20 MPH zone, come back with the details.
Re: Contesting a Speeding Ticket for 21 in 20, School Zone
Citation arrived at it states “speeding 1 mph over the limit”
It states SMD was used although there is no box on the form for serial number.
I’m convinced he didn’t get me with an SMD based on what he told me at the scene (“I got the guy in front of you doing 33 and you were doing about the same”)
I’m not sure if that matters though if he has the SMD box checked. What proof do we have that he used or didn’t use a SMD?
A laser gun doesn’t capture an image with date time and velocity does it? I imagine it’s just the officers word that matters.
Re: Contesting a Speeding Ticket for 21 in 20, School Zone
OK, do your discovery request and post back the sworn statement. The ticket alone is not sufficient for us to make a read on it.
Re: Contesting a Speeding Ticket for 21 in 20, School Zone
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I’m not sure if that matters though if he has the SMD box checked. What proof do we have that he used or didn’t use a SMD?
What you apparently do not understand is that an SMD ticket is always accompanied by a sworn statement or “affidavit of speed” in which the officer identifies the device and must provide all details necessary to lay foundation. The statement is filed with the court, and to find possible defenses you must request it through discovery.