ticket for driving while distracted.. no texting, no phone

[Briano1234]

http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/ma ... nty/njrGY/

[Calimus]

I saw that, haven't had a chance to follow up on it. Has this been tossed out or has there been anything on it actually going to court?

[Briano1234]

The guy was from Alabama, so you don't know if the cop thought that it was a easy ticket, and as it was out of state driver is he going to drive back to fight it? Ya never know...

You know how they do tickets here, oh, you need an extension? Fine we will reschedule in 3 months... So you might not see a resolution for 6 months or so....

Just be careful of enjoying that Big Frosty, Fries, or that Burger.

[Calimus]

yea, they pulled that crap on me a few years back. Green Horn GSP officer wrote me a ticket that stated my motorcycle can drive on thin air over a 8 foot ditch. Naturally I wanted to fight this. Take the time, show up for the court date, only to find out that the officer couldn't make it and that I could either reschedule or pay the ticket. When I asked about the reschedule, I was told I would have to show up again in 2 month, but would have to reschedule then as well for another 2 months later. That would result in 3 days taken off to show up to court. Not worth the $100 fine. I payed and got outta there. Total scam, but it cost me more to take the time off.

I was under the impression that if the officer didn't show up and you had a challenge than in many cases, things tend to lean in your favor. Now it seems they will reschedule at the officers convenience.