In September I received a ticket for failing to stop at a stop sign. Looked through similar cases on this forum and at ticketcombat but couldn`t find cure for my case… except for the following. The officers (there were two of them) in the police cruiser could not see my car all time from the moment I (allegedly) failed to stop till I was pulled over two intersections later. They definitely lost me out of sight for awhile, and since I drive a 2006 grey Corolla (god knows how many Corollas on roads these days!), I want to cast a reasonable doubt that they stopped the right car as I definitely obeyed the sign. What are my chances? Thank you. I attach a picture that may be of help.

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Disobey Stop Sign - Sect 136 (1) (A) – Was it me?

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Re: Disobey Stop Sign - Sect 136 (1) (A) – Was it me?

Thank you all guys! 1 pass- yes, there was another officer in the cruiser. Radar: if he put "stopped vehicle without sight lost", this wouldn't be true. Trees and bushes grew right after the intersection, sight was lost 100%. We'll see in two weeks what is bound to happen.

Thank you all guys!

1 pass- yes, there was another officer in the cruiser.

Radar: if he put "stopped vehicle without sight lost", this wouldn't be true. Trees and bushes grew right after the intersection, sight was lost 100%. We'll see in two weeks what is bound to happen.

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Re: Disobey Stop Sign - Sect 136 (1) (A) – Was it me?

Guys, exit question before tomorrow court. The officer's note saying Toyota 2006. The year is correct, but the model is really 2003. So, the note is apparently made after I was stopped and documents are checked (with the after the fact knowledge). Can I argue with this evidence? As it is based on the past knowledge and proves only the fact of accuracy of my vehicle docs. If so, how my statement should look like? Thanks, CO

Guys, exit question before tomorrow court.

The officer's note saying Toyota 2006. The year is correct, but the model is really 2003. So, the note is apparently made after I was stopped and documents are checked (with the after the fact knowledge). Can I argue with this evidence? As it is based on the past knowledge and proves only the fact of accuracy of my vehicle docs.

If so, how my statement should look like?

Thanks,

CO

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Re: Disobey Stop Sign - Sect 136 (1) (A) – Was it me?

What do you mean the model of your car is 2003? I don't follow.

Clockwork Orange wrote:

Guys, exit question before tomorrow court.

The officer's note saying Toyota 2006. The year is correct, but the model is really 2003. So, the note is apparently made after I was stopped and documents are checked (with the after the fact knowledge). Can I argue with this evidence? As it is based on the past knowledge and proves only the fact of accuracy of my vehicle docs.

If so, how my statement should look like?

Thanks,

CO

What do you mean the model of your car is 2003? I don't follow.

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Re: Disobey Stop Sign - Sect 136 (1) (A) – Was it me?

Toyota Corolla made in 2003 looks absolutely the same as made in 2006. How could officer know the year at the time of the "offence"?

Toyota Corolla made in 2003 looks absolutely the same as made in 2006. How could officer know the year at the time of the "offence"?

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Re: Disobey Stop Sign - Sect 136 (1) (A) – Was it me?

Ok, I think I understand what you're asking. You could certainly confirm with the officer that he obtained the model year for your vehicle from the ownership (which is standard practice). I wouldn't say it's a big help in your case though.

Ok, I think I understand what you're asking. You could certainly confirm with the officer that he obtained the model year for your vehicle from the ownership (which is standard practice). I wouldn't say it's a big help in your case though.

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