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 2011-01-07 1:30 PM |
Expert  1249    MI |  Subject: traffic ticket: disobeying stop sign vs impeding trafficSo I received a ticket for disobeying a stop sign many weeks ago. (I didn't come to a full stop.) I believe initially I was told this was a $135 fine. I wrote the judge a pity story for a reduced fine (which then had me pitying myself but anyway), and today I received a letter saying that my ticket has been amended to "impeding traffic" and a $125 fine. I am thankful that it was "amended" but I am just curious how much of a difference is disobeying a stop sign vs impeding traffic? Is there really that much of a difference? I wouldn't have/won't receive points either way. |
| 2011-01-07 1:32 PM in reply to: #3285024 |
Master 1903 Portland, Oregon | Subject: RE: traffic ticket: disobeying stop sign vs impeding traffic Wow. I'm glad all I got was a lecture for cruising through the only stop sgn in a one-horse town in the sticks. That coulda been spendy! |
| 2011-01-07 1:36 PM in reply to: #3285024 |
Pro 3906 St Charles, IL | Subject: RE: traffic ticket: disobeying stop sign vs impeding traffic If you admit that you didn't obey the law and come to a stop, I'm wondering why it should be excused at all? Where there extenuating circumstances? |
| 2011-01-07 1:37 PM in reply to: #3285024 |
Champion 16151 Checkin' out the podium girls | Subject: RE: traffic ticket: disobeying stop sign vs impeding traffic Why didn't you plead not guilty and go to court? You usually have a 2 minute meeting with the DA's attorney and tell them your side of it. They'll usually cut the ticket in 1/2 (at least that seems to work for speeding). |
| 2011-01-07 1:39 PM in reply to: #3285024 |
Veteran 478 Chicago Area | Subject: RE: traffic ticket: disobeying stop sign vs impeding traffic michgirlsk - 2011-01-07 1:30 PM So I received a ticket for disobeying a stop sign many weeks ago. (I didn't come to a full stop.) I believe initially I was told this was a $135 fine. I wrote the judge a pity story for a reduced fine (which then had me pitying myself but anyway), and today I received a letter saying that my ticket has been amended to "impeding traffic" and a $125 fine. I am thankful that it was "amended" but I am just curious how much of a difference is disobeying a stop sign vs impeding traffic? Is there really that much of a difference? I wouldn't have/won't receive points either way. The difference is $10 |
| 2011-01-07 1:44 PM in reply to: #3285047 |
Expert 1249 MI | Subject: RE: traffic ticket: disobeying stop sign vs impeding traffic pitt83 - 2011-01-07 2:37 PM Why didn't you plead not guilty and go to court? You usually have a 2 minute meeting with the DA's attorney and tell them your side of it. They'll usually cut the ticket in 1/2 (at least that seems to work for speeding). When I called up the district court, the lady said that there's an "I" (or something) marked next to the violation, meaning no points attached. But if I go to court, then that will be erased, and there's a chance I'd get the points. She said the best thing for me to do was to write to the judge. |
| 2011-01-07 1:52 PM in reply to: #3285071 |
Champion 16151 Checkin' out the podium girls | Subject: RE: traffic ticket: disobeying stop sign vs impeding traffic michgirlsk - 2011-01-07 2:44 PM pitt83 - 2011-01-07 2:37 PM Why didn't you plead not guilty and go to court? You usually have a 2 minute meeting with the DA's attorney and tell them your side of it. They'll usually cut the ticket in 1/2 (at least that seems to work for speeding). When I called up the district court, the lady said that there's an "I" (or something) marked next to the violation, meaning no points attached. But if I go to court, then that will be erased, and there's a chance I'd get the points. She said the best thing for me to do was to write to the judge. COMMUNISTS! |
| 2011-01-08 5:09 AM in reply to: #3285024 |
Veteran 207 Sun Prairie, WI | Subject: RE: traffic ticket: disobeying stop sign vs impeding traffic Unfortunately the answers you get on here will vary because traffic law is specific to your state. In WI 'disobeying a stop sign' is technically 'failure to stop at a stop sign' and carries entirely different fines and points. Maybe someone with some knowledge of MI traffic law/court can chime in? But on the surface, it sounds like the only difference is $10? Depending on your state/jurisdictions bond amounts, that might be the cheapest citation they could 'amend' your violation to? |
| 2011-01-08 9:56 AM in reply to: #3285024 |
| Member 30 | Subject: RE: traffic ticket: disobeying stop sign vs impeding traffic In Michigan, Impeding Traffic is not abstracted. This means that it is not reported to the Secretary of State, which means it is not reported to your insurance company. You rates will not be affected. So, you not only benefit by the $10 in the change of violations, but your insurance company wont raise your rates. |
| 2011-01-08 11:19 AM in reply to: #3286394 |
Expert 1249 MI | Subject: RE: traffic ticket: disobeying stop sign vs impeding traffic 41wildbill - 2011-01-08 10:56 AM In Michigan, Impeding Traffic is not abstracted. This means that it is not reported to the Secretary of State, which means it is not reported to your insurance company. You rates will not be affected. So, you not only benefit by the $10 in the change of violations, but your insurance company wont raise your rates. Interesting- thank you! |
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