Failure to obey traffic control device

[Pureblood]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? PA

Well I got pulled over today and the officer said I was speeding. He said I was going 62 in 45. He asked if I knew why I was pulled over and I said no because I really didn't know. He said I was speeding. I wasn't even paying attention to the speedometer because there was people passing me. I gave him my license and registration and he said he was just going to give me a ticket about not obeying the signs instead of a speeding ticket so that I wouldn't get points.

Plus he kept saying it's up to you if you fight this just make sure you call this number within 10 days. I honestly don't know how fast I was going but I know other people were passing me. It's a $110 fine and I'm a poor college student (Actually I have the money I just don't want to pay it.)

If I were to go back where it happened and there are no speed limit signs where I was on the highway would I be able to do anything about. I was only on about 3/4 mile stretch of roads.

Or should I just suck it up and pay it. Any advice is appreciated. I was never pulled over before.

 

[Free_Advice]

well, he would have to testify that you passed a sign. ask him when you entered the highway as first ? then go from there

 

[loulblades]

Is there info on your ticket regarding how speed was determined? If not then how could he say you were doing 62 no matter what the speed limit is?

However if I received a 3111 (Failure to obey) and the ticket had the proper info on it (doesn't matter how fast you think you were going unless you could prove it) I would most likely just pay it since it is like a "get out of paying the insurance rate increase due to points for a $110 card".

Good luck whatever you decide.

 

[Pureblood]

I paid it

 

[ecmst12]

When they give you a ticket for failure to obey signs instead of a regular speeding ticket, they are doing you a big favor, I don't think it would have been a good idea to fight it because you could have ended up paying more.

 

[Banned_Princess]

I agree, I would have paid it.

Never look a gift horse in the mouth.