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by Todayonly
Wed Feb 13, 2019 10:53 pm
Forum: Hand-held devices
Topic: Any advice on hand held device while in gridlock traffic?
Replies: 9
Views: 6658

It says "a fine of up to $1000 if a summons is received or if you fight the ticket in court and lose"

I would like to see the police disclosure before paying the ticket. If I go by the trial option or choose the early resolution option and try to get the disclosure to see if there are any flaws in what the officer wrote am I at risk in having my fine increased?

If it looks clean I will end up paying it or pleading guilty but I really want to be ...
by Todayonly
Wed Feb 06, 2019 8:48 am
Forum: Hand-held devices
Topic: Any advice on hand held device while in gridlock traffic?
Replies: 9
Views: 6658

Re: Any advice on hand held device while in gridlock traffic?

I heard that if you go down that path and are found guilty you can be charged 1000 instead of the 615. Is that true? Can I request a court date, get the information from the police officer and decide on how I would like to proceed after I get to review the officers notes? Would that take away the risk of having the penalty increased?
by Todayonly
Tue Feb 05, 2019 9:17 pm
Forum: Hand-held devices
Topic: Any advice on hand held device while in gridlock traffic?
Replies: 9
Views: 6658

Any advice on hand held device while in gridlock traffic?

Hi All,

Hoping for some guidance or recommendations.

I was driving past the ACC today in heavy traffic trying to eventually make the turn to go right to start my trek onto the gardiner. I had my Phone in my lap I was using it for GPS when I hear a knock on my hood. A police officer was just walking through the gridlock traffic to see who was on ...