Max The DOg
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Washington, DC
I received a "Notice of Infraction" from the Washington DC Metropolitan Police Department for speeding. The notice had a picture of my licenses plate and vehicle. There was no attempt to photograph the driver. The ticket had a link to a web site showing the pictures. It did not cite any specific statute.
This vehicle is registered to both myself and my spouse. The notice/ticket is issued in my name only.
First, under Washington, DC law it appears the registered owner is presumed to be responsible for the vehicle. It also requires "clear and convincing" evidence for guilt (at a civil trial).
Has anyone had any luck contesting a ticket under this situation. I really don't want to nominate my spouse as the driver. Could I attempt the "Well which registered owner was driving Mr. Prosecutor? It can't be both of us." argument? and avoid testifying that my spouse was driving.
Secondly, I've never received a "notice of violation" before. Does DC issue "snitch" tickets like other jurisdictions?
Thanks.
I received a "Notice of Infraction" from the Washington DC Metropolitan Police Department for speeding. The notice had a picture of my licenses plate and vehicle. There was no attempt to photograph the driver. The ticket had a link to a web site showing the pictures. It did not cite any specific statute.
This vehicle is registered to both myself and my spouse. The notice/ticket is issued in my name only.
First, under Washington, DC law it appears the registered owner is presumed to be responsible for the vehicle. It also requires "clear and convincing" evidence for guilt (at a civil trial).
Has anyone had any luck contesting a ticket under this situation. I really don't want to nominate my spouse as the driver. Could I attempt the "Well which registered owner was driving Mr. Prosecutor? It can't be both of us." argument? and avoid testifying that my spouse was driving.
Secondly, I've never received a "notice of violation" before. Does DC issue "snitch" tickets like other jurisdictions?
Thanks.