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by nikolz on March 23rd, 2007

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I got ticket for not stoping at the stop sign making right turn in San Francisco.I did stop, officer was on the bike riding towards me when i turned.He couldn't see space before stop sign due to cars parked around corner and corner house.Can I fight this?

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  • by Anonymous on March 24th, 2007

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    Police officers are trained observers. we are taught this from day one. i feel the officer was correct, not because i am one, but based on our training.

    But, this is what traffic court is all about. if you feel you were correct, then have your day in court.

    It will be a gamble. feel lucky?

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  • by anonymous on March 23rd, 2007

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    you can fight anything, and i know i would.
    good luck
    they're kinda strict in SF and Sausalito

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  • by nikolz on February 3rd, 2008

    nikolz

    Latest update:
    I've requested trial by mail and WON!!!!
    So there is always chance for us to beat system!

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  • by Esteban-- Smart ass Pumpkin on March 24th, 2007

    Esteban-- Smart ass Pumpkin

    be honest, did you come to a complete and total stop. Or did you mostly slow down and almost stop. You see I am from SF and I was almost run over by an idiot who claimed to have stopped and then turn right. Well, she slowed down to about 5 mph and then made the turn. Only my fast reaction time prevented me from being hurt. So think hard, did ya stop or did ya think you stopped, either way, pay the ticket and go back to LA.

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  • by geek860 on March 24th, 2007

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    I'd go back in my memory and remember exactly where the cop was when I first saw him. Then, go back to that exact point with a camera and take several pictures. Then take several overalls of the area from different angles. I would personally say (given your description) that these pictures prove the policeman did not have a good enough vantage point to accurately see me stop. If you have a clean driving record that will also help your case. Be polite, be factual, don't stretch the truth and don't be beligerant.

    If your case is strong enough (good speaking skills help) then you may get off on the charge.

    Good luck,
    Hope this helps

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  • by gamergirl on March 24th, 2007

    gamergirl

    I was in the same predicament only the cop was behind me...and i DID stop...but i was really courteous and i didnt have to pay for the ticket...just court costs..the ironic thing is...the court costs were about 10 times more than the ticket itself...but you can plead not guilty in court then you could go to an actual court where you would STILL be paying money so either way your paying something...

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  • by lm153fly on March 24th, 2007

    lm153fly

    Cops are people also and they not always right. I'd take some pictures of the area for court to prove your point. Chances are you won't win because judges usually side on the cop.

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