Is this technicality grounds for a not guilty?

#1 01-19-2004, 04:34 PM

What is the name of your state? New Jersey

I received a speeding ticket for doing 60 in a 45. On the ticket the officer put 60 in a 45 but under that there check box's like this 1-9 mph over, 10-14 mph, and so on. 60 in a 45 is 15 mph over so he should have checked the 15-19 mph over but instead he checked the box next to 10-14 mph. Can this technicality get my case dropped? Thanks

racer72 · #2 01-19-2004, 05:57 PM

No. It doesn't prevent you from presenting a valid defense.

JETX · #3 01-19-2004, 06:29 PM

"Can this technicality get my case dropped?"
*** No.

lwpat · #4 01-20-2004, 07:12 AM

You still have the right to appear in court and plead guilty to driving 15-19 mph over and pay the higher fine/points. I'm sure the state will appreciate your contribution to the general fund.

You received what is known as a "roadside reduction". If you have a good attitude it is not unusual for an officer to write you up for a lesser speed or offense or even a warning.

It is also an incentive for you to just pay the fine rather than contesting it in court. This is open to abuse in some areas. For example the officer will say that he could write you up for careless driving but he is willing to reduce it to a simple speeding ticket if you go ahead and pay the fine. He then whips out the credit card machine and swipes your card.