What is the name of your state? GA
Received a ticket for Passing In A No Passing Zone. I passed an 18 wheeler on a two lane road in a rural GA county. I *KNOW* that I began my pass in a passing zone. The deputy that ticketed me said I passed in a no passing zone and that another deputy in another car witnessed it as well. I never saw this deputy, but his name and badge number are noted on my ticket. I told the deputy that I was in a passing zone, but he says I wasn't. As I said, I know that I began my pass in a passing zone. However, it is possible that I completed my pass of the truck after the passing zone ended. I really don't remember, but this is not what the deputy claimed. He said I began my pass in a no passing zone. He also said I passed the truck twice. I don't know what he was talking about there. I told him I only passed it once. I really feel like I'm getting screwed here because I waited for a long time for a passing zone, and passed when I saw dashed lines on my side and no oncomming traffic. I did everything I could to pass safely, and I still got burned. I know that with two deputys witnessing against me, I have virtually no chance to win this in court. The fine is pretty stiff (at least for me) at $187.00. Should I just pay it? Should I try to get it reduced? Any help appreciated.
TWood
Received a ticket for Passing In A No Passing Zone. I passed an 18 wheeler on a two lane road in a rural GA county. I *KNOW* that I began my pass in a passing zone. The deputy that ticketed me said I passed in a no passing zone and that another deputy in another car witnessed it as well. I never saw this deputy, but his name and badge number are noted on my ticket. I told the deputy that I was in a passing zone, but he says I wasn't. As I said, I know that I began my pass in a passing zone. However, it is possible that I completed my pass of the truck after the passing zone ended. I really don't remember, but this is not what the deputy claimed. He said I began my pass in a no passing zone. He also said I passed the truck twice. I don't know what he was talking about there. I told him I only passed it once. I really feel like I'm getting screwed here because I waited for a long time for a passing zone, and passed when I saw dashed lines on my side and no oncomming traffic. I did everything I could to pass safely, and I still got burned. I know that with two deputys witnessing against me, I have virtually no chance to win this in court. The fine is pretty stiff (at least for me) at $187.00. Should I just pay it? Should I try to get it reduced? Any help appreciated.
TWood
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