What is the name of your state? Massachusetts
Recently I received a traffic citation for a stop sign violation. I am a CDL driver with concerns about my driving record.
I plan to appeal the citation and plead guilty to the judge or magistrate hoping for a mercy finding in explaining I was unfamiliar with the road area and became distracted in failing to notice the stop sign.
Currently my driving record is clean.
Each year I am required to fill and sign a consent form allowing my employer access to my driving record.
I could pay the fine by mail but it would be recorded by the RMV and affect my insurance merit rating for the next six years.
Do Massachusetts judges consider a person's status with regard to driving history and employment when rendering a decision to a mistake such as this?
I am wondering if this effort is worth appearing in court.
Thank you in advance for your advice.
Recently I received a traffic citation for a stop sign violation. I am a CDL driver with concerns about my driving record.
I plan to appeal the citation and plead guilty to the judge or magistrate hoping for a mercy finding in explaining I was unfamiliar with the road area and became distracted in failing to notice the stop sign.
Currently my driving record is clean.
Each year I am required to fill and sign a consent form allowing my employer access to my driving record.
I could pay the fine by mail but it would be recorded by the RMV and affect my insurance merit rating for the next six years.
Do Massachusetts judges consider a person's status with regard to driving history and employment when rendering a decision to a mistake such as this?
I am wondering if this effort is worth appearing in court.
Thank you in advance for your advice.
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