Legal Question in Traffic Law in South Carolina

Ticket in SC for NC resident

Tonight I rec'd a speeding ticket for $350 ticket & 6 pts for driving 80mph in a 55mph zone. My wife and I were behind a SUV that was driving about 45-50mph. As soon a passing zone presented itself, I attempted to pass. While passing, the other driver began accelerating. I did too, visually seeing my guage reach 70 mph which afforded me enough distance to pass the car at a safe distance. Immediately after pulling back into into the lane, I slowed down under 60. Within minutes after, a police car passed the other car and pulled me other. The car I passed, turned off into what I assume was the owner's yard about 150 meters ahead. I explained to the officer that I only sped up because the other car sped up while I was in passing lane passing the car. The officer said that he clocked him at 60. My wife did not see how fast I was going, but did recognize the car we passed was driving less than the speed limit before I attempted to pass. What would be the best way to get this fine and the points reduced or even dismissed if possible? Thanks for any help.


Asked on 7/31/06, 12:17 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert Johnston Law Offices of Robert J. Johnston

Re: Ticket in SC for NC resident

You can hire an attorney or go yourself to the court date on the ticket and ask for a reduction. You also have the right to request a jury trial and ask for a reduction then.

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Answered on 7/31/06, 8:15 am
Jeff Rosner Rosner Law Firm P.A.

Re: Ticket in SC for NC resident

I would imagine hiring a SC attorney and seeing if he or she can get it reduced to 64 in a 55 or a prayer for judgment.

- Jeff

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Answered on 7/31/06, 9:41 am


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