what's the difference between a vehicle infraction and a misdimeanor? n/t
01-11-2004 | 01:33 AM
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From http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/traffic/info.htm
Infraction traffic tickets
If the police stop you for driving too fast or running a red light, they can charge you with an infraction and give you a "Notice to Appear" ticket. If you don't have proof of your car insurance, you'll be charged with an infraction for driving without proof of insurance.
Misdemeanor traffic tickets
The police can give you a ticket for a more serious crime, like driving without a license. If the charges don't involve alcohol or drugs, the police officer can ask you to sign the ticket, also called the "Notice to Appear." Signing doesn't mean that you admit you're guilty. It just means that you promise to appear in court.
If the police officer thinks that you're driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, you'll be taken into custody.
If the police stop you for driving too fast or running a red light, they can charge you with an infraction and give you a "Notice to Appear" ticket. If you don't have proof of your car insurance, you'll be charged with an infraction for driving without proof of insurance.
Misdemeanor traffic tickets
The police can give you a ticket for a more serious crime, like driving without a license. If the charges don't involve alcohol or drugs, the police officer can ask you to sign the ticket, also called the "Notice to Appear." Signing doesn't mean that you admit you're guilty. It just means that you promise to appear in court.
If the police officer thinks that you're driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, you'll be taken into custody.
01-11-2004 | 12:48 PM
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Uhh..I believe that means you can go to traffic school to correct it. I that with a misdimeanor, you can't. Does it say "correctable" on the ticket?
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01-11-2004 | 01:00 PM
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huh..well then maybe you just pay the fine when it comes in the mail. I am sure someone will let us know more when they come on line and see this post.
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01-11-2004 | 03:46 PM
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yes an infraction is a slap on the wrist, whereas a misdemeanor is an actual crime that goes on your record if convicted.
what is the CVC code that the officer wrote on the ticket? check to see if he wrote your license plate number down correctly.
the boxes for correctable and not correctable are for fix-it type tickets where you need to fix your problem and get it signed off, but don't have to pay much more than a $10 fine.
non-correctable just means that you have to go through normal traffic court to deal with it. i would say try to fight it, but i don't have any knowledge regarding fighting tickets for accidents. basically, what it's gonna do is put a point on your record, which you do not want. i don't know if a judge could even give you traffic school if he wanted to. these are things you'll want to look into, as getting a point on your record is not the worst thing in the world, it's just one of those things that you want to avoid if at all possible. sometimes all it takes is a little research and a little legwork.
a good place to start with ticket-related stuff is www.ticketassassin.com. the guy will actually reply to your email if you can't find the answer to your question on the website. and the website is very informative. good luck and don't hesitate to ask if you have any other questions.
and be sure to post the outcome so that we can learn from your experience.
what is the CVC code that the officer wrote on the ticket? check to see if he wrote your license plate number down correctly.
the boxes for correctable and not correctable are for fix-it type tickets where you need to fix your problem and get it signed off, but don't have to pay much more than a $10 fine.
non-correctable just means that you have to go through normal traffic court to deal with it. i would say try to fight it, but i don't have any knowledge regarding fighting tickets for accidents. basically, what it's gonna do is put a point on your record, which you do not want. i don't know if a judge could even give you traffic school if he wanted to. these are things you'll want to look into, as getting a point on your record is not the worst thing in the world, it's just one of those things that you want to avoid if at all possible. sometimes all it takes is a little research and a little legwork.
a good place to start with ticket-related stuff is www.ticketassassin.com. the guy will actually reply to your email if you can't find the answer to your question on the website. and the website is very informative. good luck and don't hesitate to ask if you have any other questions.
and be sure to post the outcome so that we can learn from your experience.
01-11-2004 | 11:07 PM
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Originally posted by SFPD1610
Go for the felony it the best of the three.
infraction and misdemeanors for the weak. play with the big boys.
Go for the felony it the best of the three.
infraction and misdemeanors for the weak. play with the big boys.
go big or go home. lol
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