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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| traffic tickets | 8/27/2010 | Terry Godchaux |
| Q: Terry, after 20 years of safe driving, got three tickets this year: 1. carpool violation(had to ... A: Sorry for having taken so long to get back to you, but have had my hands full. As you can only take ... | ||
| Following Too Closely/accident | 8/22/2010 | Terry Godchaux |
| Q: I was involved in an accident where I hit the car infront of me because of the driver breaking ... A: .... Every County and every State is different in how they do this. Some allow you to make your ... | ||
| Following Too Closely/accident | 8/21/2010 | Terry Godchaux |
| Q: I was involved in an accident where I hit the car infront of me because of the driver breaking ... A: I am really sorry to say that drivers are wholly responsible for what they do, regardless of what ... | ||
| Stop sign violation | 8/5/2010 | Terry Godchaux |
| Q: I know your expertise is In California law but I live In Missouri and Would very much appreciate ... A: Traffic school is always the best resolution for a traffic offense that doesn't have a high ... | ||
| Permit or Lisence? | 7/30/2010 | Terry Godchaux |
| Q: if your over the age of 18 and know how to drive is it a better idea to get your permit or just get ... A: A drivers permit is better known as a provisional instruction permit. Its purpose is to allow those ... | ||
| Registering out of state car expired | 7/23/2010 | Terry Godchaux |
| Q: I am an out of state resident and permanently moving to CA. I have a valid class C (out of state) ... A: - Answering via mobile phone - No problems Elle. Request a duplicate registration from the last ... | ||
| Registering out of state car expired | 7/22/2010 | Terry Godchaux |
| Q: I am an out of state resident and permanently moving to CA. I have a valid class C (out of state) ... A: Firstly, the priority of your drivers license versus vehicle registration doesn't matter as long as ... | ||
| 22349b violation | 6/15/2010 | Terry Godchaux |
| Q: I was cited going 80 in 55 mile 2 lane highway in Sonoma. Officer said he clocked a white truck in ... A: As I don't know what the officer could had seen or what he/she would testify to, I couldn't guess as ... | ||
| 22349b violation | 6/14/2010 | Terry Godchaux |
| Q: I was cited going 80 in 55 mile 2 lane highway in Sonoma. Officer said he clocked a white truck in ... A: ! If you were onviewed by the officer as having driven at the same speed as the truck which was ... | ||
| tire skid marks | 6/5/2010 | Terry Godchaux |
| Q: My friend and I were in a car accident. We pulled into the passing lane (45mph speed limit)Upon ... A: and welcome to AllExperts. I'm sorry this has taken so long, but for some odd reason, my e-mail ... | ||
| Speeding ticket | 5/15/2010 | Terry Godchaux |
| Q: Stopped last evening,9:30PM, on Interstate. Police office stated she saw my car speeding, then ... A: You pose some very interesting points that are certainly arguable in court. Firstly, even with the ... | ||
| Law | 5/2/2010 | Terry Godchaux |
| Q: If+my+license+is+suspended+for+2+unpaid+tickets+in+ca.+can+i+get+a+license+in+az.+When+i+relocate%3F ... A: The requirements for getting a new drivers license in another state normally would include the full ... | ||
| cvc 22349 B | 4/29/2010 | Terry Godchaux |
| Q: First thing the officer said was he pulled me over for the tinting on my drivers door. He then said ... A: Sorry for not getting back to you sooner as I have been out of town. It sounds like the officer ... | ||
| 222349 (b) | 4/26/2010 | Terry Godchaux |
| Q: I was driving eastbound on CA SR 132, with cars on my tail when a CHP, heading westbound, passed me. ... A: ! While some States limit a Peace Officers authority within a County or City's jurisdiction, ... | ||
| damage to car? | 4/24/2010 | Terry Godchaux |
| Q: What is the best way to go downhill- by using the brakes or using D3, 2,1....or neutral...? Is any ... A: ! One of the worst things we can do is overheat the brake pads by riding the brake pedal, causing ... | ||
| vehicle safety/teens | 4/22/2010 | Terry Godchaux |
| Q: Briefly, what are your thoughts on giving a muscle car to a 16 y/o driver (female, if it matters)? ... A: Your questions certainly are rooted in your daughters BF's nature. As I do not know her, this would ... | ||
| Calculating speed differential | 4/7/2010 | Terry Godchaux |
| Q: I am trying to determine how best to estimate the speed of another vehicle passing me. Assuming I ... A: CONVERTING MPH INTO FPS: You multiply the MPH by 1.467 which will give you FPS. CONVERTING FPS ... | ||
| right turn from left lane | 4/2/2010 | Terry Godchaux |
| Q: 2 lanes going north, 2 lanes going south with a centerlane for left/right turns A 54 foot truck ... A: The quick answer to your question is, TECHNICALLY, no it's not legal. The letter of the law is ... | ||
| Speeding Ticket-Illinois | 3/29/2010 | Terry Godchaux |
| Q: Last night I was with my daughter when she got pulled over for a speeding ticket. The ticket says ... A: Firstly, Lidar is actually the most accurate and almost entirely foolproof in its ability to ... | ||
| parking lot accident | 3/29/2010 | Terry Godchaux |
| Q: i was dropping my sister off in at work and i honestly don't what happen i didn't see this truck ... A: Firstly, to receive a citation for an infraction, a Peace Officer would have to see (on-view) the ... | ||
| Got my second ticket by CHP | 3/8/2010 | Terry Godchaux |
| Q: Terry, First off, i really appreciate you have time to read my story. and i thank you in advance. ... A: Firstly, your citation was going faster than the maximum speed allowed, which has nothing to do with ... | ||
| 22349 (a) VC, Trial By Declaration | 3/7/2010 | Terry Godchaux |
| Q: I was cited for violation of 22349 (a) VC. I've already pleaded "Not Guilty" and requested a trial ... A: A Trial by Declaration does not disqualify you from any motions you could make in person before a ... | ||
| Speeding ticket | 3/3/2010 | Terry Godchaux |
| Q: I received a speeding ticket from CHP for 84 in a 65 SEC 22349 (a)by LADAR in heavy traffic on the ... A: ! The correct section is in fact, 22349(a) CVC. The issue you are focusing on is one of accuracy. ... | ||
| Speeding tickets | 3/3/2010 | Terry Godchaux |
| Q: I have a completely clean driving record for more than a decade and within the last month I have ... A: ... The law, as well as the posted sign reads: "WHEN CHILDREN ARE PRESENT". This is a selective ... | ||
| Speeding tickets | 3/2/2010 | Terry Godchaux |
| Q: I have a completely clean driving record for more than a decade and within the last month I have ... A: Both citations are considered 1 point violations, and both are within 1-15 mph over posted. They ... | ||
| LED Lights | 2/24/2010 | Terry Godchaux |
| Q: another friend of mine said it was ok as long as yhey werent a certain color.i have looked ... A: I will assume that you will want not only an answer, but also an explanation. I am not familiar ... | ||
| How much will fine be? | 2/19/2010 | Terry Godchaux |
| Q: I received a "radar" ticket going 86 in a 55. I have three "quick" questions, please...thank you! ... A: You should receive a courtesy notice from the court about two to three weeks after the traffic stop. ... | ||
| Traffic ticket trial | 2/11/2010 | Terry Godchaux |
| Q: I started a left turn while the light was yellow, I did not see it turn red while turning, but was ... A: I just found your question in my spam box for some unknown reason. Please excuse the delay..... ... | ||
| Speeding Ticket 22349 b (TBD) | 2/9/2010 | Terry Godchaux |
| Q: I received a 22349 b ticket for speeding at 72mph in a 55mph zone and wanted to know what may be the ... A: Your violation is for exceeding the maximum speed limit, which is 55 on a 2 lane undivided highway, ... | ||
| license | 2/7/2010 | Terry Godchaux |
| Q: is it possible to get my license see I can do almost every thing on my own but because of my past ... A: Your issue here appears well beyond my expertise, as it deals mostly with medical and/or ... | ||
| unsafe speed | 1/31/2010 | Terry Godchaux |
| Q: I was cited for unsafe speed while riding my motorcycle the officer observed me doing a wheelie on a ... A: The section you were cited for covers many areas of unsafe vehicle operation: Too fast for ... | ||
| Is this proper emergency procedure? | 1/19/2010 | Terry Godchaux |
| Q: I am familiar with EVOC and have read through the curriculum and found that some of what this driver ... A: I will attempt to answer your questions based solely upon general safety principles and standards, ... | ||
| CVC 22349 (b) | 1/18/2010 | Terry Godchaux |
| Q: and thanks for being here. I have gotten good advice regarding my citation from this site, but now ... A: It appears you have certainly done your homework and have attempted to garner as much information as ... | ||
| Ticket for a CVC 22349 (b) | 1/15/2010 | Terry Godchaux |
| Q: I was pulled over on CA highway 1 for going 60 in a 40. I was given a violation of CVC 22349(b). The ... A: ... As the base section is 22349(b), I would have to guess it was for driving faster than 55. If it ... | ||
| How to remove 22349a from record, and is it for speed in general or specific speed? | 1/14/2010 | Terry Godchaux |
| Q: Is my 22349a related to my specific speed or just driving over speed limit in general? CHP entered ... A: Maximum Speed Limit 22349(a) CVC Except as provided in Section 22356 CVC, no person may drive a ... | ||
| Speeding violation | 1/14/2010 | Terry Godchaux |
| Q: I got a ticket for speeding. My ticket says 22349 (.3) VC- speed I looked up the code and there is ... A: Actually, the section is correct, however, the carbon copy of your citation did not transfer through ... | ||
| Ticket for a CVC 22349 (b) | 1/12/2010 | Terry Godchaux |
| Q: I was pulled over on CA highway 1 for going 60 in a 40. I was given a violation of CVC 22349(b). The ... A: At first glance, it appears your speed was based on trailing in-lieu of radar, and you were ... | ||
| Quality of Life- Child Pedestrian Accidents | 1/11/2010 | Terry Godchaux |
| Q: My name is Ana Martinez. I am a high school student in NYC at High School of Economics and Finance. ... A: Good morning Ana! Before we get started, I want to make a blanket statement that all accidents are ... | ||
| Quality of Life- Child Pedestrian Accidents | 1/10/2010 | Terry Godchaux |
| Q: My name is Ana Martinez. I am a high school student in NYC at High School of Economics and Finance. ... A: ... You have a picked a very serious and necessary topic and I congratulate you. While I am ... | ||
| Unsafe speed for conditions. | 1/9/2010 | Terry Godchaux |
| Q: I was traveling through an intersection on a green light when the car in front of me slammed on the ... A: Firstly, the section you were cited for is a general catch-all section for any unsafe practice ... | ||
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