Legal Question in Traffic Law in Massachusetts
Since a speeding ticket is a summons to court, not a charge, and the officer has no reason for civil action since he hasn't been harmed, then how are traffic court proceedings legal without a charge from the attorney general?
Asked on 6/24/10, 10:51 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
ERNEST BIANDO
LAW OFFICE OF ERNEST T. BIANDO, LLC
A speeding ticket is not a summons to court it is a notice to the operator of a m/v violation and will have a fine amount to pay. You may requests a clerks hearing to appeal the citation and then appeal the clerks decision to the judge. However, some citations may include criminal offenses along with a speeding violation-in that case all charges are included in the first court apperance simply for procedure.
Answered on 6/24/10, 3:13 pm
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