Summary
In Arkansas, drivers are responsible for ensuring the vehicle they operate is registered and has valid tags. Officers have discretion in issuing tickets, which can result in different outcomes for drivers and passengers. Contesting a ticket involves gathering evidence, preparing a defense, and attending a court hearing. Lack of knowledge about the vehicles registration status may not be a valid defense, but you can argue your case in court, emphasizing the owners responsibility. Consider consulting a traffic lawyer for personalized advice.Full Conversation
I got pulled over and the officer gave me a ticket for failure to register vehicle as well as expired tags and no seat belt but the vehicle isn't mine and name isn't any where on it the owner was j passenger seat but gave me the ticket but told the owner he was voiding her tickets for no seat belt
****, could you please let me know which state this incident occurred in? Some traffic laws can vary significantly by location.
Leachville arkansas
Hi ****, here are some general points regarding the situation in Arkansas:
- Failure to Register Vehicle: Drivers are responsible for ensuring the vehicle they operate is legally registered.
- Expired Tags: Operating a vehicle with expired tags is a violation, regardless of ownership.
- No Seat Belt: Arkansas law requires all passengers to wear seat belts.
You might consider contesting the ticket, especially if you can prove you were not aware of the registration status. Have you considered speaking to a traffic lawyer?
But how can he not give the passenger who owns the vehicle the ticket he didn't give her no seat belt ticket he voided it
In Arkansas, law enforcement officers have discretion when issuing tickets. They may choose to issue or void tickets based on their judgment. If you believe there was an unfair application of the law, you can contest the ticket in court.
Would you like more information on how to contest a ticket?
But I wasn't aware that the vehicle wasn't registered or tagged
In Arkansas, being unaware of the vehicle's registration status may not be a valid defense, but you can argue your case in court. Possible defenses could include lack of knowledge or evidence showing the owner was responsible for the registration.
Would you like information on how to contest the ticket in court?
So it's legal for a police officer to ignore state laws on seatbelt tickets and lay it all on driver instead
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It's not exactly that officers can ignore the law, but they do have discretion in their enforcement. Here are some points regarding seatbelt tickets in Arkansas:
- Arkansas Seat Belt Law: All drivers and passengers must wear seat belts.
- Discretion: Officers have discretion in issuing or voiding tickets based on the situation.
Would you like more details on how to contest the ticket in court?
Yes
To contest the ticket in court, consider the following steps:
*. Gather Evidence: Collect any evidence or witness statements that support your claim.
*. Prepare Your Defense: Emphasize your lack of knowledge about the vehicle's registration status and the owner's responsibility.
*. Attend the Hearing: Present your case clearly and respectfully.
Would you like more specific information on how to prepare for the hearing?
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