Was thinking of stopping at a truckstop before I got up to Cincinnati to shut down because I felt the vibrations from the rumble strip so I knew I was getting tired, it was late at night. But instead I get lit up by the police who gives me a sobriety test because of the way I had been driving. They said I had done it a few times which I will not dispute. They give me a careless driving citation and let me go.
I know this is bad, I am not signed up with any of those trucker lawyer retainer things, any advice on who to call here?
Got a careless driving ticket in Kentucky, any lawyer recommendations for this?
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Careless driving in Kentucky isn't as bad as it sounds. That's their catch-all charge for things like not using a turn signal or running a red light. It's less serious than a speeding ticket. Still, as a professional driver you should fight all tickets.
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Nathan Miller (502) 200-1872 Louisville, KYLast edited: Dec 2, 2021
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And maybe in the future, shut down before you get that tired?
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If cop truly pulled you over in the name of safety and tickets you for careless due to being sleepy . Why did he let you go or not follow you to next safe spot to sleep. I’d fight the ticket even if I know I was tired which I try not to do btw .
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So you had “White Line Fever”, I would’ve said to the LEO, I got slightly distracted watching my mirrors to see who was following me, and it was you(LEO), you cause me to slightly ride the white lines……
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the key to that ticket is going to be how your home state words it on your record. because ky words it as careless driving. wy mite word it as careless operations etc. this is whats going to count. best get a lawyer and have that changed
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BTW it's also illegal in many states.
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