Negligent Driving 2nd Degree: Washington State
Received speeding ticket for $550 USD.Violation was 46.61.525 in Snohomish, WA. Negligent Driving 2nd degree.
Officer said the vehicle speed was 90mph in a 70mph zone. Said he clocked me at 86mph then 90mph at the bottom of the hill. I don't believe I was going that fast as there were other cars beside me although none in front of me. The police car chased me from behind. I am a Canadian Citizen, therefore, the ticket will not affect my insurance premiums but $550 is a hefty sum
few questions here:
a) how can I fight the negligent driving charge? I don't believe I was driving negligently at all. I was going in a straight line, far left lane. Was not weaving in and out of traffic.
b) If I beat the negligent driving charge, will the courts then still charge me for a speeding violation?
c)any tips on how to fight this charge?
d)should I contest this myself or hire a attorney?
Received speeding ticket for $550 USD.Violation was 46.61.525 in Snohomish, WA. Negligent Driving 2nd degree.
Officer said the vehicle speed was 90mph in a 70mph zone. Said he clocked me at 86mph then 90mph at the bottom of the hill. I don't believe I was going that fast as there were other cars beside me although none in front of me. The police car chased me from behind. I am a Canadian Citizen, therefore, the ticket will not affect my insurance premiums but $550 is a hefty sum
few questions here:
a) how can I fight the negligent driving charge? I don't believe I was driving negligently at all. I was going in a straight line, far left lane. Was not weaving in and out of traffic.
b) If I beat the negligent driving charge, will the courts then still charge me for a speeding violation?
c)any tips on how to fight this charge?
d)should I contest this myself or hire a attorney?
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