Hey Jim,
I'm actually working on my TBWD right now. I was told by a friend to explain what happened prior to getting pulled over, and what happened during it. So I have two questions, if you don't mind helping.
1) I was believe I was cited for "distracted driving". You said it was more like trying to legislate, I believe he was too. So while driving, I glanced at my phone to check how many miles left (till my exit). I glanced 1-2 times, at least 10 seconds apart. Which is probably why he thought I was texting. Would it be ok to state that I glanced at GPS as if I were to glance at my speedometer, or the time on the dash, or the knob to turn on the headlights when it gets dark? I literally glanced, was not looking hard/staring.
2) officer let an "issue" slide. He basically let me off with a warning, but said I need to get a valid drivers license. (Just in case you're wondering, CA law requires you to change over within 10 days of moving to the state. BUT my license is valid. I'm a military spouse-we're exempt from changing over to CA drivers license because we, husband and I, are non-residents). I don't think he knows of this law? I did inform him that my husband was in the military but he still told me to change it. Now with all that said, should I also put this detail in; Even though it's not on the ticket, it's part of what occurred.
3) I know I said I had 2, but just one more question please. Do you think it would matter that I go into detail about what happened, or do judges just want to read/see the evidence contesting the ticket.

