What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California
A couple of weeks ago, I received a ticket for not stopping at a pedestrian crosswalk while another car was stopped. The officer specifically stated it was not for not stopping for a pedestrian (there was no one IN the crosswalk). It was a marked crosswalk with a flashing light sign. The light WAS flashing but as I came up to the crosswalk, I didn't see anyone, except on the far opposite side of the street. It was a 2 lane divided street and she was on the far side looking in another direction (3 lanes away from me). Traffic was moving very slow (around 10 mph), and as I started to go in the crosswalk, the officer came up behind me, no lights. He pulled me over a bit later, for the reason above.
I just received a notice in the mail for a whopping $400 bail. I planned on going to court next week to contest. From what I can read, I don't have a choice but to pay the fine, which will cause some serious financial hardship.
Do I have any hope with this one? I honestly didn't know I was breaking the law. I wouldn't say that in court .What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
A couple of weeks ago, I received a ticket for not stopping at a pedestrian crosswalk while another car was stopped. The officer specifically stated it was not for not stopping for a pedestrian (there was no one IN the crosswalk). It was a marked crosswalk with a flashing light sign. The light WAS flashing but as I came up to the crosswalk, I didn't see anyone, except on the far opposite side of the street. It was a 2 lane divided street and she was on the far side looking in another direction (3 lanes away from me). Traffic was moving very slow (around 10 mph), and as I started to go in the crosswalk, the officer came up behind me, no lights. He pulled me over a bit later, for the reason above.
I just received a notice in the mail for a whopping $400 bail. I planned on going to court next week to contest. From what I can read, I don't have a choice but to pay the fine, which will cause some serious financial hardship.
Do I have any hope with this one? I honestly didn't know I was breaking the law. I wouldn't say that in court .What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?