Can I change the date of an scheduled court hearing?

dselek · 03-08-2009, 09:08 PM

I have a sort of interesting question. My wife got a speeding ticket couple months back(an asshole gave her a ticket 7 in the morning on Pulaski Bridge where there is no posted speed limit and she was doing 52mph but cop said limit actually is 30mph) So I wanted to postpone the court hearing as late as possible. Can I change the date of an scheduled court hearing either on line or by phone? From what I read in DMV website, I understand that only an attorney can postpone a scheduled court hearing on behalf of their clients by filling out a form. But that just doesn't make any sense, I mean do I really have to have an attorney to that? I am going to call DMV tomorrow and try to postpone it. But other than that what are my options out there? Thank you for the help.

shocka1212 · 03-08-2009, 09:16 PM

not sure about ny but in nj you are allowed to postpone your court date 2 or 3 times. you must call at least 7 days in advance. the number is on the back of the ticket.

brtnrdr1x · 03-09-2009, 09:42 AM

yeaa NJ here no sure with NY, but DMV has nothing to do with court dates so your gonna waste your time there..either plead guilty and pay..or plead not guilty and they will give you the court date, usually like 2 months away. Then a week (7 days) before that date if you give a good reason to postpone they will and you will have another 1-2 months

..college is a good excuse, got classes and test haha!

DR_E92 · 03-10-2009, 03:07 PM

hellls yea u can postpone! its a good excuse to delay it and if ur lucky, the cop wont show up to the trial. when that happens, ur off the hook! and i do believe that the pulaski is 45mph.. its a highway.. even city street the speed limit is 30mph

always be careful on that bridge because they do have cameras in there, only speed in between bridges

dselek · 03-10-2009, 05:55 PM

Thanks a lot for the info guys. It turns out that my wife called traffic violation bureau and didn't even give them a specific reason but basically told them that she wants to postpone it for a later date. They did not give her any hard time at all. The court date is now postponed for mid June. Let's see if she can do it again in June for another date.

klx77 · 03-15-2009, 01:12 AM

When you enter NYC it says the speed limit is 30 MPH unless otherwise stated. Cop wasn't an asshole, your wife was just driving too fast.

Craig@SupremePower · 03-15-2009, 01:40 AM

Agree with the guys on NJ unfortunately i don't know the ny laws man...

E92Pilot · 03-15-2009, 11:57 AM

Who the fuck drives 45 on the pulaski?

03-08-2009, 09:08 PM	#1
dselek 2008 BMW 335i Coupe Black Sapphire Metallic 9 Rep 85 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Long Island City, NY iTrader: (0)	Can I change the date of an scheduled court hearing? I have a sort of interesting question. My wife got a speeding ticket couple months back(an asshole gave her a ticket 7 in the morning on Pulaski Bridge where there is no posted speed limit and she was doing 52mph but cop said limit actually is 30mph) So I wanted to postpone the court hearing as late as possible. Can I change the date of an scheduled court hearing either on line or by phone? From what I read in DMV website, I understand that only an attorney can postpone a scheduled court hearing on behalf of their clients by filling out a form. But that just doesn't make any sense, I mean do I really have to have an attorney to that? I am going to call DMV tomorrow and try to postpone it. But other than that what are my options out there? Thank you for the help. __________________ Dinan Stage II Engine Software/Boost Upgrade, Dinan Stage III Suspension System, AFE Duel Filter Cold Air Intake, Yokohama Advan S.4 A/ Tires.
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shocka1212 Philanthropist 28 Rep 1,054 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	not sure about ny but in nj you are allowed to postpone your court date 2 or 3 times. you must call at least 7 days in advance. the number is on the back of the ticket. __________________ "Where is your sense of adventure guys? If we don't cut in and out of traffic we will disappoint all those who think BMW drivers are all a**holes." The 2011 3-Series coupe offering the infamous "Harmon Kardon Badging"
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brtnrdr1x Private First Class 4 Rep 130 Posts Drives: by u w/ the finger ;) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Morris, NJ iTrader: (0)	yeaa NJ here no sure with NY, but DMV has nothing to do with court dates so your gonna waste your time there..either plead guilty and pay..or plead not guilty and they will give you the court date, usually like 2 months away. Then a week (7 days) before that date if you give a good reason to postpone they will and you will have another 1-2 months ..college is a good excuse, got classes and test haha! __________________ 335 in a couple years...Lexus IS modddeddd for now. MODS: 5% tint / JUN-TW roof spoiler / 8000K Oracle xenon(lows) / 3000K JDM Luminics fogs / Smoked tails / Full LED interior;puddles;back-ups
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DR_E92 Lieutenant 15 Rep 506 Posts Drives: 07 E92 Coupe Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (1)	hellls yea u can postpone! its a good excuse to delay it and if ur lucky, the cop wont show up to the trial. when that happens, ur off the hook! and i do believe that the pulaski is 45mph.. its a highway.. even city street the speed limit is 30mph always be careful on that bridge because they do have cameras in there, only speed in between bridges __________________ and go nuts
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dselek 2008 BMW 335i Coupe Black Sapphire Metallic 9 Rep 85 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Long Island City, NY iTrader: (0)	Thanks a lot for the info guys. It turns out that my wife called traffic violation bureau and didn't even give them a specific reason but basically told them that she wants to postpone it for a later date. They did not give her any hard time at all. The court date is now postponed for mid June. Let's see if she can do it again in June for another date. __________________ Dinan Stage II Engine Software/Boost Upgrade, Dinan Stage III Suspension System, AFE Duel Filter Cold Air Intake, Yokohama Advan S.4 A/ Tires.
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klx77 Enlisted Member 1 Rep 34 Posts Drives: BMW 325 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NY,NY iTrader: (0)	When you enter NYC it says the speed limit is 30 MPH unless otherwise stated. Cop wasn't an asshole, your wife was just driving too fast.
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Craig@SupremePower G.O.A.T.! 1026 Rep 74,992 Posts Drives: '18 GMC Yukon XL Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (14)	Agree with the guys on NJ unfortunately i don't know the ny laws man...
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E92Pilot Bad cop no donut 9 Rep 266 Posts Drives: AW E90 M3/ SF-340 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dirty Jerz iTrader: (0)	Who the fuck drives 45 on the pulaski? __________________ AW E90 M3... Cold, Premium, Tech, Silver Novillo, Carbon leather, ipod, EPS, Rear shade....
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