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Careless driving Ticket, Officer said I could not attend school.?
I unfortunately caused an accident yesterday. We were in traffic and a I rear ended a person. The officer said I could not elect to attend traffic school, due to my careless driving. I am planning to call up to the County, and figure it out, however in the meantime I was wondering if anyone had an experience with this?
I was issued a ticket for 121 dollars, when in the state of Florida, all of the careless driving tickets I have seen have been $80.50. I am confused as to why he said I could not attend the class. Everywhere I have looked has not stated that I cannot attend.
I don't understand why two of you have been rude so far. It was a simple accident. I am a college student, and I am not wealthy. I admitted to the wreck, I know its my fault. I was the only person taken to the E.R... I broke my jaw and have rash all over my arms. My car was destroyed...the others...cannot say the same. Accidents happen, so before you threaten me online, or act like you are a supreme being, remember it could happen to you also.
Fred C: The ticket does not disappear. By taking the class, you insurance company cannot raise your rates because of it. I accept all fault of this accident, and honestly, I am really upset at myself.... But I am just a human. I have recieved serious injuries to my face, and I hope no one else has to go through the same thing. Before you are rude to someone in the future, have a little more compassion.
to grandpa: word. :( I wish I could rewind that little bit of time.
7 Answers
- Fred CLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
Exsuse me? You ran into another car, and think you should be able to make it disappear? Why? The ticket is one thing, the damage you caused is another matter, and it doesn't suddenly unhappen if you go to school. Understand, you damaged somebody else's car! It was a 100% avoidable collision, it was not an accident! Pay your ticket, and start driving like a human being before you kill somebody. For careless driving causing a collision I believe minimum ticket should be $500, and you are whining and confused about a lousy $120 fine?
I am sorry for your injuries, confused as to how they happened. How do you get serious facial injuries if you were wearing your seat belt properly? Note, I do know about injuries in accidents. A gravel hauler lost a load on the highway, and a 3 ton truck stopped in front of me, blocking the lane, on that slippery gravel. I slid into the truck at highway speed, and ended up with a broken neck because the car bounced and slid sideways on the gravel. I did not have any damage to my face despite the fact my car was ripped open like a sardine can. I got a ticket despite the fact the accident was almost impossible to avoid. I took my lumps, went to the magistrate, pleaded guilty with an explanation, and paid. That was some years back.
By the way, who threatened you? I see no threats here. Or has a threatening post been removed. If that is the case, good, we don't have to agree, but there is no place here for actual threats.
- ?Lv 44 years ago
You had 3 people interior the mattress of your truck. those people did no longer have seat belts on, or had no get right of entry to to seat belts. The mattress of the truck isn't meant for passenger seating so as this is probable why he gave you the cost ticket. some officers permit you to off with a warning and clarify which you're no longer allowed to have people back there. fantastically in case you have been using slowly, respecting the line circumstances and all different site visitors regulations. And if it fairly is the 1st site visitors cost ticket, it facilitates your case. My wager is that we are no longer given the completed tale. you are going to be able to have been spinning the tires or in any different case making the holiday greater "relaxing" on your passengers? is this the meaning in the back of "having a ball"? in spite of the cop observed, he felt it warranted a heavy large. My suggestion could be to pay the large, and learn from the blunders. Then get attentive to the community bylaws and site visitors regulations related to your %.-up. you are able to attempt to combat it in case you like, yet meaning taking time to pass to courtroom and protest the cost ticket, you need to swear formerly a decide what you're telling is the reality, and then it's going to be your be conscious against the police officer who probable has you on video.
- ElindrielLv 61 decade ago
Register and attend the class anyway. It'll look good in court. You may have gotten a larger fine because of the accident, sometimes they do that, though it sucks.
But if you think that its an unfair amount, go to the courthouse several days to a week before your court date and talk to the prosecuter about it. See if he can tell you why it is so large, or if you can bargin with him to get the fine reduced by agreeing to some community service or taking the safe driving course itself. The worst the guy will do is say no to you. Dress professionally when you go, and speak calmly and maturally to him or her.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
It's because you caused an accident. It wasn't a simple traffic citation. You rear-ended another vehicle and should be held liable. If you were allowed to take traffic school, it may somehow absolve you of responsibility for the accident.
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- dodge manLv 71 decade ago
you cant attend class if it causes an accident ,this would release you of liability in the accident ,they told you right on that one,if it hadn't caused an accident just a careless driving ticket you could have attended class on this one,been down that road with my step son many a time,good luck.
Source(s): been a certified mechanic for 37 yrs. - cog1233Lv 41 decade ago
Sorry about you accident.Your right it does happen.I say thank god you didn't hurt anyone else and your injuries are minor.I think flamethrower says it best,cant hurt to try.I say don't listen to larry k,because anyone who thinks like him shouldn't be giving anyone advice.He will probably end up in prison some day.Good luck!