I have been pulled over for other violations and had a cool cop give me a seat belt ticket
He said he had to give me a ticket for something so that was it
Claimed he as to give a ticket for every one pulled over
The ticket was only 10.00 so I paid it happily
Beats the 150.00 it could have been for the real reason I was pulled over
Seatbelt Tickets in Texas
Discussion in 'Trucker Legal Advice' started by stylicho, Jan 27, 2007.
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Regarding seat belts, personally I don't agree with legislating safety regulations that do not affect the general pubic, health, welfare or safety. In other words, it might certainly be wise to wear a seat belt while operating a motor vehicle. It might be equally wise to wear a helmet on a motorcycle, however, failing to employ either of those safety measures endangers no one... except possibly the driver. The real reason you have to wear a seat belt and a helmet (in most states anyway) is to protect the claims windows of the insurance companies who have spent millions on lobbyists to create legislation beneficial to themselves. Nothing more, nothing less. Best thing to do in the present environment, however, is to click-it, or get a ticket. I dont agree with compelled seatbelt enforcement, but I strictly comply, because its in my best interest. -
I had a ticket from the police here they tried to say that I had an unsecured load a guy claimed that the pea gravel jumped off my trailer that only sat 2 feet of the ground and then bounced 5 feet up and cracked his windsheild. Well I went in on the court date pled not guilty and scheduled a trial. So trial day comes the cop showes up and I am out in the hall of the court the cop and city attorney walks up to me and says sorry for the long wait we had another case infront of you we want to reschedule your court I told them heck no I am not comming back period. City attorney says well we can give you a 6m differed sentance I said if that will be the only thing to get this case done today ok. Well needless to say It did not go on my record and the guy that claimed that I cracked his windshield never heard from him not even through my insurance.
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Its almost always more advantageous to initially enter a plea of "not guilty" to any citation, or arrest for that matter. You can always change your plea at a later date based upon a negotiated deal. Youll almost always come out much further ahead. Remember, the more people who plead "not guilty" the weaker the system becomes and more chances for mistakes in your favor.
Also, it would have been extremely difficult to prove the "pea gravel" case against you without the direct testimony of the so called "victim". Don't know if he/she was present that day, but if not, you probably would have won hands down, since the officer did not witness the incident and could only testify what 'he' saw and not to hearsay from the absent victim. -
Just a comment - my loving hubby got a ticket for a seat belt at night! He turned his dome light on to grab something off the dash and the statey saw him.
Now that your done laughing, he won't do that again, I had to pay the ticket and wasn't a very happy person. So, remember, if your not wearing it - DON'T TURN THE DOME LIGHT ON!! lol -
On my "trip from Hell" before Thanksgiving in which I also experienced oil slobber on one of my stops, I also got a seat belt ticket. Texas car trooper stated he didn't see my seat belt on when I went by him when he was sitting perpendicular to the freeway. My 7 year old son was in the passenger seat and could testify that it was buckled. My Comfort Latch was locked in place and the belt was a little loose over my arm instead of my chest (my mistake).
I've heard that it's counted as points on my record. If so, I guess I should fight it. Anyone know if it is counted against your record? -
Keep in mind that i drive a 4wheeler in California and that is just my 2 cents! -
A CMV is a total different world. -
So far as CMV goes you "CAN" be pulled over for doing absolutely nothing wrong...... -
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