Legal Speeding Ticket

LEGAL SPEEDING TICKET

Issuing Agency:    Officer Name:    Badge/ID:

Citation Number:    Date Issued:

Defendant Name:    Driver's License No.:

Date of Birth:

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Issuing Agency, by and through the Officer named above, observed the Defendant operating a motor vehicle on a public highway under circumstances that gave rise to a violation of applicable traffic laws; and

WHEREAS, based upon the Officer's observation, measurement and corroborating particulars recorded herein, probable cause exists to charge the Defendant with an offense described below; and

WHEREAS, the Officer has prepared this citation to notify the Defendant of the charge, the monetary penalties and the Defendant's rights to contest or resolve the matter under governing law;

NOW, THEREFORE

The Issuing Agency hereby issues this Legal Speeding Ticket to the Defendant identified above and charges the Defendant as set forth in this document. The terms and provisions below constitute the official citation record and notice to the Defendant.

1. CITATION DATA

Date:    Time:

Make/Model:    Color:    Plate:    Reg State:

Observed Speed: mph    Posted Speed Limit: mph

Method of Detection: Radar LIDAR Visual Pace Speedometer/Calibration Other:

2. ALLEGATION

Offense Charged: . The Officer alleges that on the date and at the location set forth above the Defendant did unlawfully operate a motor vehicle in violation of the statute cited.

3. PLEA OPTIONS & DISPOSITION

The Defendant must elect one of the following within the time prescribed by law: (a) pay the prescribed fine and applicable fees; (b) appear at the date and time specified below to contest the charge; or (c) enter a plea as provided by court rules. Election by payment is an appearance for disposition and may be treated as an admission as permitted by law.

Assessed Fine Amount: $    Court Appearance Date:    Time:

4. PAYMENT AND PENALTIES

Payment must be received by the deadline indicated on this citation. Late payment will result in additional fees, collection action, and may suspend driving privileges in accordance with governing law. Payment shall not be considered a finding of guilt except as provided by statute or court rule.

Deadline Date:

5. CONTESTING THE CITATION

The Defendant has the right to contest the charge in court. To contest, the Defendant must appear on the court date noted, or file the required written notice of contest in the manner prescribed by local court rules. Failure to appear or to contest as required may result in entry of judgment, additional fines, and suspension of driving privileges.

Bail Amount: $

6. OFFICER CERTIFICATION

I, the undersigned Officer, hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the statements contained in this citation are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and that the facts stated constitute probable cause for the charge set forth above.

7. NOTICES

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: A conviction for this offense may result in the assessment of points against your driving record, increased insurance premiums, and other civil penalties. You retain the right to counsel and the right to a trial in accordance with applicable law.

8. GOVERNING LAW

This citation and any proceeding arising from it shall be governed by the laws and traffic code of the jurisdiction in which the offense is alleged to have occurred.

9. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY; AMENDMENT; WAIVER

This citation constitutes the complete written record of the charge and the obligations set forth herein. If any provision of this citation is held invalid or unenforceable, that invalidity shall not affect other provisions which can be given effect without the invalid provision. This citation may be amended only by written entry by the Issuing Agency. The failure to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.

10. COUNTERPARTS

This document may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument.

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