GETTING A SPEEDING TICKET |
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The
speed limit is 30 miles an hour. She is driving 40 miles an hour. The
speed limit is 20 miles an hour. The
policeman checks her speed on radar. The
policeman turns on his flashing lights. She
pulls over. Officer: Good afternoon.
Could I see your driver's license, registration and proof of insurance
please? Officer: Great. Is the
information correct on your driver's license? Julia: Yes. Officer: You're being
stopped today for speeding. Were you aware of the posted speed limit? Julia: No, I wasn't. Officer: Ok. It's 30 miles
an hour. You were clocked on radar doing 45. Officer: Give me a couple
minutes and I'll be back with you. Julia:
Ok. Officer: Ok, I just need to
get a little information from you today. Is the address correct on your driver's
license? Julia: Yes. Officer: Can I get your
phone number please? Julia: 756-6857. Officer: And your employer? Julia:
Tacoma Community House. Officer: I'm issuing you a
citation today for 45 in a posted 30, gonna ask you to sign the ticket, right
here by the X, that's without admitting guilt. Officer: Ok, I'm gonna give
you a copy. I'm gonna return your
driver's license and registration. I'm gonna give you a copy of the citation. On
the backside of the citation, there's some information about your options. Officer: If you decide you
want to contest the ticket and
contact the court, there's some
information on the back that you can follow that procedure. You have to do that
within 15 days. If you fail to do
that within 15 days, there could be a warrant issued for your arrest. Julia:
Ok. Officer: So here's your
copy of the ticket. Officer: Great. Thank you, have a good day. |
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