Do I have to sign a traffic ticket if I don’t believe I did anything wrong?
I will discuss what happens when a police officer pulls you over and wants to issue you a traffic ticket that you believe it’s unjust. Can you refuse to sign the ticket?
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Can you refuse to sign a traffic ticket? The honest answer is yes but I would highly encourage you to sign it anyway. Signing a traffic ticket does not mean that you are admitting guilt or fault in any matter. It’s simply agreeing to appear at a time and place to settle the charges on the ticket.
By giving you the ticket, the officer is effectively releasing you on your own recognizance and you’re agreeing to return at the later time. In Louisiana, if you refuse to sign a ticket, the officer has the right to arrest you and bring you before a magistrate to adjudicate the matter. So, if you’re pulled over and feel like this ticket is outrageous or completely bogus, don’t be afraid to sign the ticket. Sign the ticket, hire an attorney, and get the matter resolved. If want to talk about you traffic ticket situation, schedule a FREE strategy session at trafficticketsnola.com.
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