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Sorry for what must be a repeated sort of question, but it differs from speeding so....
Anyone have any experience dealing with Wake County disposition court for a stopsign or red light (not the camera type) ticket? I have spent a good few days trying to search and - with the exception of the thousands of attorney's websites - can't find much help. What I am specifically wondering is about the coming to a half- or a quarter- mile an hour almost stop will be able to be reduced to something less in the same way as a speeding of more than 9 over is often dropped-down to that level. I really don't want to waste a PFJ on such a stupid minor thing if there is any other choice like dismissal, reclassification to non-moving, equipment or driving course.
Anyone with experience let me know what you did and how it turned out.
Just go on the date and talk to the DA- they will work with you one way or another. Using a PJC on this is pretty much your last option. Remember there are limitations on how many can be used in what time frame. My guess will be that they want you to take some sort of driving class in exchange for a reduction.
My experience in Wake is that a PJC is your only option. Other counties might have non moving violations but haven't seen them reduce stop signs in Wake.
You need to go early on the day of your court and talk to the DA. There is a very good chance it will be reduced or even thrown out if you otherwise have a clean driving record.
Just get it reduced to a non moving violation and you should be fine after you pay the fees. If that doesn't work, get a continuance and call a lawyer to handle it. I try to save PJCs when possible and use them as an absolute last resort.
Don't be too hesitant to use the PJC though. If you are a relatively safe driver then you will most likely not need it in the near future. A speeding violation can be reduced etc. If they don't offer any other option take it and be happy about it.
1 every three years per household insurance policy.
Another thing I have wondered about for years is this myth that your insurance rates won't go up if you have a speeding ticket reduced to 9mph or less. Back in 2004 I got a ticket for 47 in a 35 and did the whole ADA/courthouse thing and got it reduced to 40 in a 35 because I was under the impression that my insurance wouldn't go up. Well GEICO listed that 40 in a 35 on the next renewal and raised my rates 50% - yes - that is FIFTY percent as a result. I dropped them and switched to Progressive as a result of that crap, but it left me wondering about this whole deal since it sure didn't work out how I expected it to.
Did you have another 5 over in the prior 3 years? Two speeding tickets of 9 over or less in a 3 year stretch will raise your rates.
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