If a speeding ticket has mistakes on it, can that be used to get it dismissed?
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If a speeding ticket has mistakes on it, can that be used to get it dismissed?
I received a ticket for going 30 over but the officer put my dad’s name and licence number on the ticket. I want to know if I can get this ticket dismissed or what I can do about it?
Asked on September 8, 2011 under General Practice, Florida
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If the speeding ticket has placed the wrong information upon it, the person whose name and driver's license can end up having to deal with a problem that he or she was not even involved in from the start.
In your situation, you were cited for speeding but the citing officer incorrectly issued it to yourfather. If the ticket is not paid when due or contested in a timely manner, then the fines for it will increase where a possible hold on your father's driver's license renewal may result as well as inability to renew his automobile insurance.
The ticket cannot be dismissed all together due to incorrect naming of your father in your place. I suggest you show up in court and explain to the judge hearing the issue what happened and how you were the one driving not your father to clear up the issue. If the citing officer fails to attend the hearing, the ticket may be dismissed.
Potentially the judge may reduce the fine if the citing officer shows at the hearing for you being honest over what happened.
Good luck.
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