What is the name of your state? Oklahoma
I recieved a reckless driving ticket on the 30th of Dec. at nearly 10pm. I have pled not guilty and am scheduled to appear in court on the 9th of March. I was cited under statute 47:11-901 for spinning my tires on my pickup truck for 20 yards thru an intersection. I have a Class A and this ticket can cause me to lose my job. So it is and has been a very serious matter to me.
I, my wife and two daughters (15 and 16) all contend that I did not spin my tires at all. This ticket was written by a university campus police officer on a city public street(not on the campus itself). I did not notice this officer until he pulled around a car that was between us and turned on his lights. I immediately pulled into a parking lot upon seen the lights as I had pulled away from the light rather quick. I did not exceed the in town speed limit(20 miles per hour limit). This is a rather short city block and did not want to catch the next light red. It had been raining all day but it was not raining at the time. I had thought that he did not like the way I pulled away from the light and believe that the dual exhaust on my tired 95' Ford 4X4 with a well used ranch look (the truck was used to haul horses) might have sounded faster than it was.
I believed that when he saw that I had insurance, had not been drinking and was with my family, that he would simply tell me to be a little more mindful about pulling away from stop lights.
When I saw that he had written a reckless driving ticket, I, in disbelief, asked several times what I had done that was reckless? He simply stated that I had spun my wheels leaving the stop light. I told him that I dispute that and that I would be fighting this in court. I three more times ask him what I had done that was reckless and at no time did he stipulate that I had not maintained control of my car in any other wonton/careless manner or name any specific public property or person/s that were in danger.
I have pictures of the intersection the next day that shows that there are no tire marks on the street. These were taken with a disposable camera and developed at Wal-marts one hour photo lab. I have newspapers that show the weather conditions that I had been mindful of that evening. I have asked for and been denied the video that is taken once the officer turns on his lights, as well as the police log for that night. I sent a letter to the municipal court judge asking for these after I had been told to ask for them from the Campus Chief of Police. The Chief of Police stated that he would have the officer bring them to court. The Judge told the clerk that I would have to submit a Motion for Disclosure. I am an over the road truck driver and was not able to get this done before the court date.
I am concerned that the judge might still take the officers opinion over mine and am wondering what else can I do to prepare for court. I sure hope that he brings the video; it will show a front wheel drive car between us that he had to wait to pull forward before he could pursue me.
I recieved a reckless driving ticket on the 30th of Dec. at nearly 10pm. I have pled not guilty and am scheduled to appear in court on the 9th of March. I was cited under statute 47:11-901 for spinning my tires on my pickup truck for 20 yards thru an intersection. I have a Class A and this ticket can cause me to lose my job. So it is and has been a very serious matter to me.
I, my wife and two daughters (15 and 16) all contend that I did not spin my tires at all. This ticket was written by a university campus police officer on a city public street(not on the campus itself). I did not notice this officer until he pulled around a car that was between us and turned on his lights. I immediately pulled into a parking lot upon seen the lights as I had pulled away from the light rather quick. I did not exceed the in town speed limit(20 miles per hour limit). This is a rather short city block and did not want to catch the next light red. It had been raining all day but it was not raining at the time. I had thought that he did not like the way I pulled away from the light and believe that the dual exhaust on my tired 95' Ford 4X4 with a well used ranch look (the truck was used to haul horses) might have sounded faster than it was.
I believed that when he saw that I had insurance, had not been drinking and was with my family, that he would simply tell me to be a little more mindful about pulling away from stop lights.
When I saw that he had written a reckless driving ticket, I, in disbelief, asked several times what I had done that was reckless? He simply stated that I had spun my wheels leaving the stop light. I told him that I dispute that and that I would be fighting this in court. I three more times ask him what I had done that was reckless and at no time did he stipulate that I had not maintained control of my car in any other wonton/careless manner or name any specific public property or person/s that were in danger.
I have pictures of the intersection the next day that shows that there are no tire marks on the street. These were taken with a disposable camera and developed at Wal-marts one hour photo lab. I have newspapers that show the weather conditions that I had been mindful of that evening. I have asked for and been denied the video that is taken once the officer turns on his lights, as well as the police log for that night. I sent a letter to the municipal court judge asking for these after I had been told to ask for them from the Campus Chief of Police. The Chief of Police stated that he would have the officer bring them to court. The Judge told the clerk that I would have to submit a Motion for Disclosure. I am an over the road truck driver and was not able to get this done before the court date.
I am concerned that the judge might still take the officers opinion over mine and am wondering what else can I do to prepare for court. I sure hope that he brings the video; it will show a front wheel drive car between us that he had to wait to pull forward before he could pursue me.
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