Statute of Limitations for a Moving Violation
My question involves a moving violation in the state of Alabama.
I think I may have run a red light today... although I'm not sure, as I didn't see when the light changed.
Anyways, I didn't get a ticket on the way home, so I assume no one saw, at least not a human I assume. There were several cops in the area... so maybe they didn't give a shit? (Or maybe I was already in the intersection... don't know.)
My question is, for how long can they actually pull me over for that? Since I didn't get a ticket, there should be some sort of statute of limitations right? (They also have no way of proving I drove the car at that time either... but still...)
Re: Statute of Limitations for a Moving Violation
It's probably six months to a year. If you get a ticket, come back and let us know. (If you're in a hurry, you can try to find a statute here.)
Re: Statute of Limitations for a Moving Violation
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My question is, for how long can they actually pull me over for that? Since I didn't get a ticket, there should be some sort of statute of limitations right? (They also have no way of proving I drove the car at that time either... but still...)
It appears AL classifies such as a misdemeanor:
Section 32-5A-8
Violations as misdemeanor; penalties.
(a) It is a misdemeanor for any person to violate any of the provisions of this chapter or of Title 32, unless such violation is by this chapter or other law of this state declared to be a felony.
(b) Every person convicted of a misdemeanor for a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter for which another penalty is not provided, shall for a first conviction thereof be punished by a fine of not more than $100.00 or by imprisonment for not more than 10 days; for conviction of a second offense committed within one year after the date of the first offense, such person shall be punished by a fine of not more than $200.00 or by imprisonment for not more than 30 days or by both such fine and imprisonment; for conviction of a third or subsequent offense committed within one year after the date of the first offense, such person shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500.00 or by imprisonment for not more than three months or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Section 15-3-2
Misdemeanors.
Unless otherwise provided, the prosecution of all misdemeanors before a circuit or district court must be commenced within 12 months after the commission of the offense.
In my state, such Minor misdemeanors, as they are usually classified as by most cities, a prosecution must be commenced within 6 months.