seat belt ticket

Discussion in 'Trucker Legal Advice' started by kaptainkhaos, Nov 25, 2014.

  1. kaptainkhaos

    kaptainkhaos Light Load Member

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    I received a seat belt violation ($120 f**king dollars) in Terre Haute. The day to pay is closely approaching and they will not grant an extension over the phone so I'm facing suspension (just in Indiana I think). Other drivers say just let it go and pay it when I can since it's just a seat belt ticket. I'm a resident of Wisconsin and we don't share reciprocity with Indiana so I was wondering if what they said about not worrying holds any weight.
     
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  3. tsavory

    tsavory Road Train Member

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    Either pay it or fight it. Last thing you want is to get pulled over for anything and find out your suspended especially in a CMV
     
  4. poppapump1332

    poppapump1332 Road Train Member

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    Youll get 7 points on your csa score
     
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  5. tsavory

    tsavory Road Train Member

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    Just wondering where you find the points at?
     
  6. kaptainkhaos

    kaptainkhaos Light Load Member

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    I already had it impact my CSA. I'm just wondering if an Indiana county court had the power to suspend my license in Wisconsin as well. Or if just my driving rights in Indiana are suspended.
     
  7. icsheeple

    icsheeple Trailing the Herd

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    Too cheap a ticket to hire a lawyer, just pay. Either way, deal with it. And move on.

    Don't forget to buckle up.
     
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  8. tsavory

    tsavory Road Train Member

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    Just wondering is 120 dollars even worth taking the chance?
    I dont think they do but i do not k ow for sure
     
  9. kaptainkhaos

    kaptainkhaos Light Load Member

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    I plan on paying it, no question about that. It's just a matter of having the extra money to do so. I'm just wondering if I'll be suspended in Wisconsin as well or just Indiana. And I usually do wear my seat belt, the ####### caught me as I was turning out of the shippers parking lot.
     
  10. GAlanFink

    GAlanFink Medium Load Member

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    CSA points aren't administered by any State. They are DOT (Federal). Welcome to Commercial Driving.
     
  11. icsheeple

    icsheeple Trailing the Herd

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    If you fight it they'll set a further date buying you more time. You can always lose later, then you still have to pay. It's not like you'd lose anything by fighting it. Good chance the cop doesn't show up. Simple request to have it dropped by the prosecute over the phone works. It's legal land, where any things possible.
     
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