[UWE90]

Hi all,

I just got pulled over last night around 11:46PM right next to Seattle outlet on I-5. I tried to tell him that I was driving same speed as other cars around me, but he said there weren't anyone around me at the time I got pulled over. Also, I told him I'm moving back to CA in 10 days and see if there's any way he would let me go, but it didn't work lol.

Although it's only a $144.00 bail, I would like to get it waived if possible because I'll have no time to go to court and I believe my speed was deemed safe at the time since there were no other cars around me.

Do you guys happen to know anybody that might be able to help me out? If not then I guess I'll pay the ticket as a "good-bye gift" to WA state.

[scollins]

Sounds like your only option is to hire a lawyer and hope that you don't have to be present at the hearing. I know a lot of bimmer guys swear by Jag Matto:
Jag Matto
119 First Ave, Suite 500
Seattle WA 98104
253-332-4879

That is going to cost more than your ticket though, so it comes down to whether you want it on your record or not.

If you check "mitigate" on the back of the ticket, that is an admission of guilt, meaning it can't be dismissed. The judge could reduce the fine, but that's it.

Good luck!

[flyingcesar]

I also highly recommend Jag he saved my butt last week in court…

[Choolgooz]

If this is your only ticket in WA state in the last 7 years, you have the option to defer the ticket. I think its a 100$ fine, doesnt go on your record. Only thing is that you will be on probation for the next year. If you get pulled over again, both the ticket which was defered and the new ticket will go on your record... since ur moving back to Cali that shouldnt be an issue.

[duyh]

Originally Posted by scollins

Sounds like your only option is to hire a lawyer and hope that you don't have to be present at the hearing. I know a lot of bimmer guys swear by Jag Matto:
Jag Matto
119 First Ave, Suite 500
Seattle WA 98104
253-332-4879

That is going to cost more than your ticket though, so it comes down to whether you want it on your record or not.

If you check "mitigate" on the back of the ticket, that is an admission of guilt, meaning it can't be dismissed. The judge could reduce the fine, but that's it.

Good luck!

jags is the man he saved my cousin and some of my friends a bunch of times. his turbos hella sick too

[Septro]

Originally Posted by Choolgooz

If this is your only ticket in WA state in the last 7 years, you have the option to defer the ticket. I think its a 100$ fine, doesnt go on your record. Only thing is that you will be on probation for the next year. If you get pulled over again, both the ticket which was defered and the new ticket will go on your record... since ur moving back to Cali that shouldnt be an issue.

Omg I couldn't live with the pressure of not getting caught again if I did this!!

[Choolgooz]

Originally Posted by Septro

Omg I couldn't live with the pressure of not getting caught again if I did this!!

I drove as if Ms Daisy was in the backseat for a whole year. SUCKED.

[UWE90]

Originally Posted by Choolgooz

If this is your only ticket in WA state in the last 7 years, you have the option to defer the ticket. I think its a 100$ fine, doesnt go on your record. Only thing is that you will be on probation for the next year. If you get pulled over again, both the ticket which was defered and the new ticket will go on your record... since ur moving back to Cali that shouldnt be an issue.

Ya it's my ONLY ticket in WA ever since I moved here in 2005. I've been driving with a CA license so i'm not sure if I can get it deferred.

[Choolgooz]

Originally Posted by UWE90

Ya it's my ONLY ticket in WA ever since I moved here in 2005. I've been driving with a CA license so i'm not sure if I can get it deferred.

Call that lawyer and see if thats a possibility. I was fairly new , I think I had a Cali drivers license at that time too. I got my WA license shortly after that, you may just have to be a resident.

[hun77777]

regardless of residency, if it's 1st ticket, you can exercise deferral option. only thing is that you need to be in court in person to do that. if you are leaving to CA in 10 days, you will not be able to present. if that's the case, you can either hire attorney and fight thru contest hearing, or explain the circumstances and knock off the ticket price by mail.

[jimh103]

I also got pulled over today while going to leavenworth. Do I have to show up in court if i hire a lawyer? Thank you

[Johnny Lin]

Originally Posted by jimh103

I also got pulled over today while going to leavenworth. Do I have to show up in court if i hire a lawyer? Thank you

U got a ticket? You do not have to go lo, but it's up onto your lawer. Some lawyer do require you to attend but some don't.