Should we be giving other cops tickets?
The bottom line: we should not be giving other cops tickets, period.” “It definitely depends on the severity AND the officer’s attitude. If you’re going to be an idiot, then you certainly deserve one. It’s the old adage, ‘Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.’
Should alleged offenders plead guilty to traffic tickets?
Alleged offenders have the choice of pleading guilty and accepting the punishment or pleading not guilty and incurring the time and expense of defending themselves in court. An easier and less expensive way to handle the problem of traffic tickets would be to avoid getting them in the first place.
Can a police officer receive a citation during a traffic stop?
“Whether or not an officer receives a citation depends on the type of violation, the vehicle the officer is driving, and the officer’s comportment. Officer discretion plays a huge role in the outcome of most traffic stops. If the detained officer steps out and is impaired by drugs or alcohol, s/he is subject to arrest.
What happens if a police officer does not show up to court?
There is the official notification, in which the police officer notifies the court that they will not make it in — normally offering some type of official explanation. In this instance, the judge will likely reschedule the case to give the officer a chance to make it.
Do police officers have a duty to write other off duty officers?
In the case of officers who feel it is their duty to write everyone, including other off-duty officers, the word got around, and one officer found himself in the bad position of almost losing his license as he had so many violations. His captain came to our office and requested our officers quit writing him.
When does a police officer give a verbal warning for speeding?
Conversely, if s/he is 2 miles over the speed limit or has a license plate dangling from one bolt, a verbal warning is the likely outcome. A third consideration is if the officer is driving a police-issued vehicle and if s/he is taking off-duty enforcement action at the time of the violation.