What can I do to fight a ticket that I received for a speeding in a school zone, if the school sign was not readily visible?
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What can I do to fight a ticket that I received for a speeding in a school zone, if the school sign was not readily visible?
It was on a main road on which I turned right from exiting freeway. I was going 34 mph in a 20 mph zone. There was no sign until further down the road. Also, there was hardly any traffic and I did not notice anyone driving slower than me.I do not live in the area and was there for training. Is there anyway to plead reasonable doubt since I do not live there and I had no previous knowledge of a sign that you cannot see until further down the road. The ticket is for speeding in school zone but it was not marked for being in a school zone.
Asked on September 10, 2015 under General Practice, Texas
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
You best defense is to make a video recording of the area that you drove and stopping at the point where the sign was visible. You should also take pictures of the signs. This will be your evidence that you didn't commit the offense. If you weren't in a school zone, then you shouldn't have been ticketed for speeding in a school zone. With your evidence in hand, you'll be able to show the prosecutor or jury that you are not liable to the alleged offense.
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