Traffic citation, lawyer or no lawyer

The one california kid · Jun 11, 2024

I don't know about la, but I'm ca once I was trying to pass a mh that would do 57 when I was behind then speed up to 66 when I tried to pass (which was my governed speed) had only so long to be up in seattle and then BC. Cop pulled me over (after I passed the MH) and wrote me for being in the left of lane. I was a little pissed so I said take me in, I ain't signing nothing. Fortunately he called in others and this one officer came up and the talked to me and explained that I could write a letter to the judge explaining what happened. Which is what I did, and the court Said to just pay their costs ($50) and nothing would show on my cdl. And that's what I did and nothing showed up. I wished I could remember that officers name, because he surely saved me from a big headache!! So you maybe could write the judge or the courts a letter explaining your situation. You never know...

OlegMel · Jun 11, 2024

Grumppy said: ↑

I don't know what the outcome of this will be, but I can give my opinion.

I'm not trying to disrespect you driver, but.....
That road construction has been going on for about a year. There are seven signs if I am not mistaken between MM 49 & the 220 exit which I believe is the 29. Thats seven signs in 20 miles.
I travel that route sometimes 3 or 4 times a week in both directions. Everytime I go that way, I see 2, 3 or 4 trucks go right by the exit. There have been multiple accidents involving 18 wheelers & other commercial trucks due to going through there. Some have overturned in there blocking up all the normal traffic which is allowed to go through. Last count I had was about 5 that had turned over in the construction area, and that was some months ago. The police have been fed up since the first few days. It's not done anything but escallate.
Let me reiterate. I see 2, 3 or 4 trucks within about 2 or 3 minutes, almost everytime I go through, that continue on via I-20. Local law enforcement including the DA's & the courts are making examples out of these offences. I know of one who was taken to jail after jackknifing his rig and blocking traffic. That was in the Local newspaper.
18-wheeler driver arrested after jackknifing on I-20 in Bossier

I have heard from people around the Shreveport/Bossier City area that they are issuing maximum fines, due to the number of signage & the number of trucks disregarding them & causing issues. Its taking away several law enforcement officers from their other duties & adding overtime for additional officers to work the construction area due to these trucks. It's just causing many problems.
I can't say that what I have heard is true because it is just talk. But, I'm willing to bet that this aint going to be cheap. They, law enforcement, DA's office & the courts, are taking this very seriously. They are tired of a hundred trucks a day or so ignoring (or missing) seven signs in 20 miles & causing issues.
They have Bossier City police officers, Bossier Parish deputy's & state troopers all working that area.

I might try to get an attorney but I am not sure that the DA is going to work with your attorney in this situation. I'm somewhat afraid that this is going to be an expensive ordeal before it's over.

I do have a couple of questions though, if you don't mind.
Who wrote you the ticket? Which LE agency? State, parish or city?
Once they stopped you, what did they advise you to do as for getting out of the construction area? Go on through, get off at the next exit & get on 220? I'm curious how they are handling trucks once they get in there.

I hope you come back & let us know what the outcome is of this.
Final verdict & violation, the fine etc.
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Thank you for the input.
It was the Bossier parish sheriffs office.
He told me to take the Swan Rd. Exit which is right where the construction starts. From there I went to the 220 bypass. He said even if they don’t stop you, the ticket still goes in the mail. Only bobtails are allowed.

OlegMel · Jun 11, 2024

blairandgretchen said: ↑

Looks like a local cash grab.
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To be honest it’s a combination of cash grab and engineers failure to make a safe route in the construction zone… I guess semis were allowed there at first, however the way road is slanted and curved was not safe and it caused accidents that’s why they hung up detour signs… we had same crap in ####Cago where right lane in construction area was curved and slanted making dry vans and and reefers scratch light poles since there’s no shoulder and road is so narrow.

TMNTFan4Life · Jun 12, 2024

I’m glad I ignored my truck gps yesterday. It was insisting I stay on i20 through there. I saw multiple signs, at least one flashing. I took the exit & it rerouted.

kylefitzy · Jun 12, 2024

Grumppy said: ↑

I don't know what the outcome of this will be, but I can give my opinion.

I'm not trying to disrespect you driver, but.....
That road construction has been going on for about a year. There are seven signs if I am not mistaken between MM 49 & the 220 exit which I believe is the 29. Thats seven signs in 20 miles.
I travel that route sometimes 3 or 4 times a week in both directions. Everytime I go that way, I see 2, 3 or 4 trucks go right by the exit. There have been multiple accidents involving 18 wheelers & other commercial trucks due to going through there. Some have overturned in there blocking up all the normal traffic which is allowed to go through. Last count I had was about 5 that had turned over in the construction area, and that was some months ago. The police have been fed up since the first few days. It's not done anything but escallate.
Let me reiterate. I see 2, 3 or 4 trucks within about 2 or 3 minutes, almost everytime I go through, that continue on via I-20. Local law enforcement including the DA's & the courts are making examples out of these offences. I know of one who was taken to jail after jackknifing his rig and blocking traffic. That was in the Local newspaper.
18-wheeler driver arrested after jackknifing on I-20 in Bossier

I have heard from people around the Shreveport/Bossier City area that they are issuing maximum fines, due to the number of signage & the number of trucks disregarding them & causing issues. Its taking away several law enforcement officers from their other duties & adding overtime for additional officers to work the construction area due to these trucks. It's just causing many problems.
I can't say that what I have heard is true because it is just talk. But, I'm willing to bet that this aint going to be cheap. They, law enforcement, DA's office & the courts, are taking this very seriously. They are tired of a hundred trucks a day or so ignoring (or missing) seven signs in 20 miles & causing issues.
They have Bossier City police officers, Bossier Parish deputy's & state troopers all working that area.

I might try to get an attorney but I am not sure that the DA is going to work with your attorney in this situation. I'm somewhat afraid that this is going to be an expensive ordeal before it's over.

I do have a couple of questions though, if you don't mind.
Who wrote you the ticket? Which LE agency? State, parish or city?
Once they stopped you, what did they advise you to do as for getting out of the construction area? Go on through, get off at the next exit & get on 220? I'm curious how they are handling trucks once they get in there.

I hope you come back & let us know what the outcome is of this.
Final verdict & violation, the fine etc.
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I was going to suggest the OP get an eye test but I think you covered the points more eloquently. Truckers should read those signs they are going by, it just might be something important.

Flat Earth Trucker · Jun 12, 2024

tscottme said: ↑

Traffic school not allowed once you have a CDL, even in your personal vehicle.
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Personal responsibility? What?

DixonM · Jun 12, 2024

Funny this post is on I witnessed two trucks run by the bypass Monday as I was heading west on 20

TX2Day · Jun 13, 2024

Hire an attorney.

bad-luck · Jun 13, 2024

OlegMel said: ↑

I was heading we on I20 through Shreveport LA… due to constructions trucks need to detour through 220. I missed the sign and got pulled over and cited for a traffic violation… question is should I make a court appearance pay the fine and ask judge for a traffic school to avoid points on the license or should I get a lawyer. I understand we all pay consequences for our actions, just not sure what to do since I want to avoid points on my license since I never had any tickets accidents any time in my life. Any help is appreciated. Drive safe.
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Your license is your livelihood, fight all citations.

buzzarddriver · Jun 13, 2024

Spend thousands of dollars for fines and attorney's fees, just to save 10 minutes of time and a gallon of fuel????

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