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Discussion in 'California & Nevada (Northern)' started by Spiderguy, Jun 9, 2011.

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  1. Spiderguy

    Spiderguy Formula Junior

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    #1 Spiderguy, Jun 9, 2011
    I have been stopped and cited for my dark tinted windows, no front plate and black tinted tail lights a few times in the past 6 months. No problem, as my LEO neighbor signs off on the citation and $10 goes to the courts. However, on my most recent citation, the box for "correctable" was not checked. The Courtesy Notice indicated that $383 was due "if all proofs submitted" and $551 was due if "No Proof of Correction".

    How does a $10 Fixit go to a $383 Fixit? I thought that perhaps the fee increases for multiple offenses. A friend suggested that Marin County was simply tougher on these types of offenses. I called the courthouse and the attendant informed me that the ticket is solely dependent on the officer that is writing the citation. According to the clerk, LEOs can choose to write a fix-it or non fix-it at their sole discretion.

    That answer didn't make sense to me, so I wondered if anyone here knows the real workings on these fix-its.
     
  2. chrisca

    chrisca Rookie

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    #2 chrisca, Jun 9, 2011
    Last edited: Jun 9, 2011
    Holy Cow!

    Sorry, I don't the details of your situation, but I just moved to Marin and I hope I don't get a huge fine for no license plate.

    Also, I can't believe how many CHPs I see on the 101...they're all over the place here!
     
  3. Red Head Seeker

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    #3 Red Head Seeker, Jun 9, 2011
    You think 101 is "bad"....try 280....real SNEAKY TOO!!!....radaring after a 3 mile downslope....hiding in the center median....backed up into on ramps....I've lived in San Mateo county since 1957...BEFORE 280 was built....I have NEVER!!!! seen soooooooo much C.H.P presence in my life...handing out tickets like confetti on New Year's Eve.....nothing but glorified "Meter Maids".......Mark
     
  4. Moogle

    Moogle Formula Junior

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    #4 Moogle, Jun 10, 2011
    As far as I know, all front plate tickets are "fix it" equipment violations.
    Attach a front plate, go to a police station and have an officer sign off on it.
    The back of the ticket usually explains that this reduces it to a nominal processing fee.
     
  5. dakharris

    dakharris Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #5 dakharris, Jun 10, 2011
    The purpose of your ticket was not to make your vehicle more safe for the highway. It was to produce revenue for the County. Period. Looks like is is going to succeed. Let your county supervisors know that you are sick of the harassment and that you are taxed enough already.
     
  6. It's Ross

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    #6 It's Ross, Jun 10, 2011
    Check the box and send it in. 50/50 chance the drone who processes won't catch the discrepancy.
     
  7. Spiderguy

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    #7 Spiderguy, Jun 10, 2011
    That's what I thought too and that's what I did the first time. Apparently, the "fix-it" part is at the officer's discretion. If the LEO doesn't check the "correctable" box, there is a substantial fine. it was $383 if everything was corrected and $551 if nothing was "fixed".
     
  8. thoang

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    #8 thoang, Jun 10, 2011
    I believe the specific VC is 40610 Notice to Correct Violation

    "V C Section 40610 Notice to Correct Violation
    Notice to Correct Violation
    40610. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), if, after an arrest, accident investigation, or other law enforcement action, it appears that a violation has occurred involving a registration, license, all-terrain vehicle safety certificate, or mechanical requirement of this code, and none of the disqualifying conditions set forth in subdivision (b) exist and the investigating officer decides to take enforcement action, the officer shall prepare, in triplicate, and the violator shall sign, a written notice containing the violator’s promise to correct the alleged violation and to deliver proof of correction of the violation to the issuing agency.

    (2) If any person is arrested for a violation of Section 4454, and none of the disqualifying conditions set forth in subdivision (b) exist, the arresting officer shall prepare, in triplicate, and the violator shall sign, a written notice containing the violator's promise to correct the alleged violation and to deliver proof of correction of the violation to the issuing agency. In lieu of issuing a notice to correct violation pursuant to this section, the officer may issue a notice to appear, as specified in Section 40522.

    (b) Pursuant to subdivision (a), a notice to correct violation shall be issued as provided in this section or a notice to appear shall be issued as provided in Section 40522, unless the officer finds any of the following:

    (1) Evidence of fraud or persistent neglect.

    (2) The violation presents an immediate safety hazard.

    (3) The violator does not agree to, or cannot, promptly correct the violation.

    (c) If any of the conditions set forth in subdivision (b) exist, the procedures specified in this section or Section 40522 are inapplicable, and the officer may take other appropriate enforcement action.

    (d) Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (a), the notice to correct violation shall be on a form approved by the Judicial Council and, in addition to the owner’s or operator’s address and identifying information, shall contain an estimate of the reasonable time required for correction and proof of correction of the particular defect, not to exceed 30 days, or 90 days for the all-terrain vehicle safety certificate.

    Amended Sec. 27, Ch. 908, Stats. 2004. Effective January 1, 2005."

    As I read it, subsections (b) and (c) gives the officer discretion to cite for non-correctable offense. I would get signed off for correction and take it up with the court. Best of luck.
     
  9. djantlive

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    #9 djantlive, Jun 11, 2011
    General rule is that repeat offenses in a year will result in non correctible tickets. Officer will tell you if the tickets is correctible so ask for that when you are cited.

    For you, I think you can try going to court with evidence of correction. There is a chance of reduce fine. Just don't tell then you are a repeat offender
     

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