What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? WA
I recently got a photo ticket for speeding in a school zone. I wasn't driving the car at the time - a friend had my car for the day. However, I got the ticket since the car is registered in my name.
The Renton Municipal Court website states that the driver of the vehicle is not photographed, so I guess they have no pictures of who was actually driving the car. WA also treats photo tickets as a parking violation so it does not go on the driving record.
I called the court and spoke to a clerk. I told her I was not the person driving and she insisted I would have to tell them who the driver was, or else pay up. I have decided to contest the ticket, but don't know if they will force me to name my friend at the hearing. I read on highwayrobbery.net that the law does not require me to state the name of the driver...
My question is will the Not Guilty - Identity plea be sufficient to have the ticket dismissed? I don't know if the school zone light was flashing at the time or not, and will be stopping by the school on my way home today to find out. Other than that, I don't know what other defense to use...
Any help is appreciated!
I recently got a photo ticket for speeding in a school zone. I wasn't driving the car at the time - a friend had my car for the day. However, I got the ticket since the car is registered in my name.
The Renton Municipal Court website states that the driver of the vehicle is not photographed, so I guess they have no pictures of who was actually driving the car. WA also treats photo tickets as a parking violation so it does not go on the driving record.
I called the court and spoke to a clerk. I told her I was not the person driving and she insisted I would have to tell them who the driver was, or else pay up. I have decided to contest the ticket, but don't know if they will force me to name my friend at the hearing. I read on highwayrobbery.net that the law does not require me to state the name of the driver...
My question is will the Not Guilty - Identity plea be sufficient to have the ticket dismissed? I don't know if the school zone light was flashing at the time or not, and will be stopping by the school on my way home today to find out. Other than that, I don't know what other defense to use...
Any help is appreciated!