Could fighting this speeding ticket add on another ticket?

[tuckerheinrich]

I was pulled over in Oregon for violating the basic speed rule, for which I got a ticket. Additionally, the officer 'pardoned' me for not being able to find my insurance card during the event. He said he could just use my licence to check for insurance, though upon returning, he gave the impression that he didn't find it. My vehicle was and is still insured. I plan on fighting the VBR ticket because all conditions involved led me to believe I was driving a reasonable speed. So my query is whether or not the un-ticketed failure to present insurance could be brought back into light in court.

For added details, the alleged speed was 80 in a 55. Presumptive fine is $260. Due to distance and transportation, I would be requesting a trial by affidavit.

Thanks in advance for any advice and information!
-Alex

 

[Zigner]

I was pulled over in Oregon for violating the basic speed rule, for which I got a ticket. Additionally, the officer 'pardoned' me for not being able to find my insurance card during the event. He said he could just use my licence to check for insurance, though upon returning, he gave the impression that he didn't find it. My vehicle was and is still insured. I plan on fighting the VBR ticket because all conditions involved led me to believe I was driving a reasonable speed. So my query is whether or not the un-ticketed failure to present insurance could be brought back into light in court.

For added details, the alleged speed was 80 in a 55. Presumptive fine is $260. Due to distance and transportation, I would be requesting a trial by affidavit.

Thanks in advance for any advice and information!
-Alex

Why do you think that driving 80 in a 55 doesn't violate the basic speed rule?

ETA: Check out http://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/811.100 and http://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/811.105 to see why driving in excess of the posted speed limit is automatically a violation of the basic speed rule. And, even it wasn't posted, reading those links will explain why, at 80 mph, you are guilty of violating the basic speed rule.

ETA (again): Just for giggles, here's another nail for the coffin: http://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/811.108


(Don't worry about the insurance matter so long as you can prove continuous coverage, if required.)