Any Recommended California CDL Attorneys?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by bbqguy, Feb 7, 2011.

  1. bbqguy

    bbqguy Light Load Member

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    I have had a squeeky-clean MVR since getting my driver's license at 16. Now, I am faced with improper lane travel while heading back to Washington state. I am wondering if there are any here who might recommend a good California CDL-knowledgeable traffic attorney. I have no issues with paying a fine, but if it is possible to at least remove the ticket from being a moving violation, I would like to pursue it. If not, then I will take my lumps and smile whilst doing so.

    For those curious, I was on a state freeway near Chino, four lanes in my direction, when I came upon two 4-wheelers taking up the two inside lanes, nearly abreast, going less than 45 mph. I mistakenly thought that if the third lane was clear, and there were no signs prohibiting such, that it was OK to pass using that lane. Wrong, wrong, wrong. I was puzzled why a CHP followed me from lane-to-lane.....until he turned on his lights. Even then I was convinced that he must be after someone else, for about 10 seconds, until it dawned on me that he was sticking to MY tail.

    I am pretty upset with myself for not fully understanding California laws pertaining to this issue, and will never make that mistake again.
     
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  3. Working Class Patriot

    Working Class Patriot Road Train Member

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    You can't beat that ticket I'm afraid....Cali is very strict on riding the wrong lane....
     
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  4. q in sac

    q in sac Light Load Member

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    CHP is enforcing all laws due to low "revenue". In other words, "no Slack". You will not win this one. Pay the fine and move on. How much is the fine, may I ask?
     
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  5. Flying Dutchman

    Flying Dutchman Road Train Member

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    Hate to break it to ya as well but the other 2 guys are right....zero tolerance out here right now.
     
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  6. bbqguy

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    Thanks, guys. I wasn't so much hoping to beat the ticket, as to get the violation decreased to something that wouldn't hit my CSA 2010 score so hard. I think the fine is in the $200-300 range...which while a small hit in the pocketbook, isn't my main concern. I'll pay the fine without any fuss, I just hate having my MVR blemished. I could just slap myself for being so ignorant.
     
  7. Working Class Patriot

    Working Class Patriot Road Train Member

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    Unless you also had an inspection...A traffic citation won't do much on your CSA score....
     
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  8. TankerYankr

    TankerYankr Medium Load Member

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    With no inspection (as in the actual form being filled out) it won"t do any thing to the CSA records.
     
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  9. bbqguy

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    Thanks for taking the time to respond Tanker and WorkingClass. No inspection was done....the officer took my CDL, registrations (tractor and trailer) and insurance info, then issued the ticket. In fact, he didn't even leave his cruiser, he instructed me, via his PA system, leave the truck and come to his car. He never left his seat.

    In your opinion, if I ever decide to change companies, how would this kind of moving violation look to an employer?
     
  10. Rollover the Original

    Rollover the Original Road Train Member

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    Contact OOIDA by either phone or their website and ask them for a referral to a lawyer. They have a very good list of lawyers nationwide and while you're at it join for only $45 a year and get some good information sent to your email and get a copy of Landline magazine monthly! Being a member is well worth the money BUT if you can find a member (I'm not one anymore as I'm disabled) your first years dues is I thin $25 dollars! But it's well worth the money for membership.
     
  11. bbqguy

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    Thanks for the advice. As a company driver, I hadn't thought of joining OOIDA, even though I support their advocacy and political efforts.
     
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