Your thoughts on citation with glaring clerical error

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Harry Hickory, Aug 9, 2021.

  1. buzzarddriver

    buzzarddriver Road Train Member

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    If you just ignore it because they say it was paid, they will eventually come after you.
    If you go spend all day at the court trying to get it corrected, you will have wasted a full day, because the judge will admonish the clerk and release you with no charges.
    Isn't that the way it works?
     
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  3. Harry Hickory

    Harry Hickory Bobtail Member

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    No sir, it isn't.
     
  4. Harry Hickory

    Harry Hickory Bobtail Member

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    I am thinking I should at least call the clerk and give the clerk my driver's license number and ask her to do a search for outstanding citations. Maybe my name got attached to a different citation number... one that i am not privy to.
     
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  5. mpd240

    mpd240 Road Train Member

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    Right. Or have them look it up by your name. ​
     
  6. mpd240

    mpd240 Road Train Member

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    I don’t know how many post I’ve read on this forum about guys being a 1000 miles away from home when they find out their dl, insurance, etc has been suspended or canceled. They’re under a load and stuck at a scale or whatever. Take care of it or call an attorney and have them take care of it.
     
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  7. wore out

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    What if you got the citation intended for Andy? I bet he paid it......only because he knew he had one to pay. So his may be lurking in the shadows with your name on it. Probably not but....
     
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  8. xsetra

    xsetra Road Train Member

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    Go to court before the 13th. Which ever day is the last possible day to appear.
    If they don't call your name, no worries. Just make sure you register as being there.
     
  9. Badmon

    Badmon Heavy Load Member

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    Might be on to something
     
  10. roundhouse

    roundhouse Road Train Member

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    And get written documentation that you appeared . On time .
     
  11. 86scotty

    86scotty Road Train Member

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    If it was personal I would ignore it for sure. But it's not. It's your career.

    As much as I would hate to do it I would go to court and get it sorted out.
     
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