What is the name of your state? NY
Well, I received my first ever traffic infraction today, in my 33 years of driving
. Noted on the ticket is "moved from lane unsafely" section 1128A.
Here's the scenario: 2 lane road each way. Cars were in the right lane with turn signals on, turning right, including the officer. I usually turn right here, to head home, but today I was going to the bank, so I was in the left lane, going straight (and I honestly believed I was in the correct lane). The left turn was into an access road to a business parking lot.
There was a car in the right lane going straight, and I was going straight. I blew my horn, as I thought the other vehicle was in the wrong....but the officer informed me I was in the wrong. She did say she wasn't going to issue me a ticket, but considering the location, and traffice decided to.
Officer said there was markings in the road and a sign about left lane for left turn only. I honestly told her I did not see them. I am going to check this out as she may be thinking of the intersection that is about 50 yards behind this intersection.
I'm planning on pleading not guilty, and asking for a supporting deposition, in hopes of it doesn't arrive in the timely manner (30 days). If I appear in court, I'm hoping the judge will either dismiss it or reduce the infraction and points, considering I've never had a ticket before. What do you think of my chances of being thrown out or reduced? Should I request the supporting deposition?
I also have the option to contact the county DA - see below: Should I pursue this?
Contacting the County District Attorney
You may contact the County District Attorney to discuss the circumstances of your ticket. The District Attorney may choose to offer you a plea to a lesser infraction. If an offer is made, you can choose to accept it and plead guilty; or reject it, plead not guilty, and be scheduled for a pre-trial or non-jury trial. Any offer made by the District Attorney is only a recommended offer. The Court does not have to accept the recommendation of the District Attorney.
You may speak with the Assistant County District Attorney at your scheduled pre-trial conference time to discuss a plea to a lesser infraction.
Thanks for any advice
Well, I received my first ever traffic infraction today, in my 33 years of driving
. Noted on the ticket is "moved from lane unsafely" section 1128A. Here's the scenario: 2 lane road each way. Cars were in the right lane with turn signals on, turning right, including the officer. I usually turn right here, to head home, but today I was going to the bank, so I was in the left lane, going straight (and I honestly believed I was in the correct lane). The left turn was into an access road to a business parking lot.
There was a car in the right lane going straight, and I was going straight. I blew my horn, as I thought the other vehicle was in the wrong....but the officer informed me I was in the wrong. She did say she wasn't going to issue me a ticket, but considering the location, and traffice decided to.
Officer said there was markings in the road and a sign about left lane for left turn only. I honestly told her I did not see them. I am going to check this out as she may be thinking of the intersection that is about 50 yards behind this intersection.
I'm planning on pleading not guilty, and asking for a supporting deposition, in hopes of it doesn't arrive in the timely manner (30 days). If I appear in court, I'm hoping the judge will either dismiss it or reduce the infraction and points, considering I've never had a ticket before. What do you think of my chances of being thrown out or reduced? Should I request the supporting deposition?
I also have the option to contact the county DA - see below: Should I pursue this?
Contacting the County District Attorney
You may contact the County District Attorney to discuss the circumstances of your ticket. The District Attorney may choose to offer you a plea to a lesser infraction. If an offer is made, you can choose to accept it and plead guilty; or reject it, plead not guilty, and be scheduled for a pre-trial or non-jury trial. Any offer made by the District Attorney is only a recommended offer. The Court does not have to accept the recommendation of the District Attorney.
You may speak with the Assistant County District Attorney at your scheduled pre-trial conference time to discuss a plea to a lesser infraction.
Thanks for any advice