How to Fight a Traffic Citation Involving Pavement Markings in Pennsylvania
Traffic citations in Pennsylvania are handled by the state's Department of Transportation. Usually, traffic hearings are held in local county courts and fines are typically paid to them. Most tickets require a response from you within 10 days, so you must decide soon whether you wish to contest the traffic citation. Although the circumstances vary by locality, you can generally check the back of your tickets for specific instructions on how to plead not guilty.
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Instructions
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Consult a local lawyer. Laws pertaining to how pavements are marked may vary by county or city, and lawyers are best equipped with specific knowledge of local laws and may be able to help you reduce or dismiss the fine.
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Take pictures. When you receive your traffic citation, take pictures of the relevant pavement markings as soon as possible, in case you wish to use them as evidence in court.
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Contact the state prosecutor responsible for your ticket, if you are interested in negotiating down your fine. In many cases, prosecutors may be amenable to letting you off with a smaller fine in exchange for not having to go to trial.
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Appear in court on the date stipulated on your ticket, or have a lawyer do so on your behalf. Bring all relevant evidence or witnesses. Do not forget about your court date. Failure to appear may result in a warrant being issued for your arrest.
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