I just got a speed ticket 81 from 65 zone,suffer from medical condtion can be excuse?

Question

Hi, I just got a speed ticket 81 from 65 zone in the Hwy 101 in San Refael, CA. I just got lupron shot from hospital 14 hours before got a ticket, the doctor warning this shot can cost headache, hot flash, emotional, headache, etc. do I get excuse from medical conditiion when I go to traffic Courtroom? I have been got a speed ticket a year earlier but went to traffic school and no point from it (first time ticket), otherwise my traffic record is clean, this's second time for the speed ticket * I do not have other traffic ticket*

should I go to traffic lawyer ?

thank you.

Answer 1

I think you will get the ticket anyways, because the court will determine that if you took that drug, you probably shouldn't have been driving in the first place.

Answer 2

thats bull. u knew what the speed limit was! Lucky u didnt get a DUI!

Answer 3

If I was a judge, I might excuse the ticket - but only if I suspend your driver's license too.

The traffic lawyer might be able to help if he can find a technicality.  Here in NYC the traffic lawyers just help delay the verdict so you don't get overlapping points (that result in driver's license suspension or insurance rate hike).

Good Luck...

Answer 4

well you shouldn't have been driving if an Emergency room gave you drugs, if they didn't tell you that then you may have a case against the ER...

the fact that you knew the causes and still choose to drive...

Answer 5

I am SO sorry for all the rude responses you received. Unfortunately, cops & judges are insensitive & cruel.

Something similar to this happened to me, & the cop was very rude, & he asked me, "Do you want to go to the hospital for driving under the influence!?" I was like, "Wow! I never knew being on meds & driving is [driving under the influence].

Answer 6

If you cry meds they might take away your licence. You would be smart to just pay the thing and be done with it.

Answer 7

I don't think using the 'shot' is a good excuse for your speeding. You've already mentioned a previous speeding incident in which you were excused. If the ticket is waved this time, consider yourself VERY lucky.

There's a good chance the judge might strongly reprimand you for your speeding offence, and he/she just might not excuse you this time, saying that the lupron shot is no excuse. If you knew the side-effects of this medication, YOU are responsible to make the decision as to whether to drive or not drive. The question may be asked, "if you knew of the side-effects, WHY did you drive"????

Sorry, but I think you deserve to be convicted this time. Speeding not only is against the law, but it's dangerous. Speed limit signs are posted for a reason.

Answer 8

I think, like most others have said, the medical thing may do more harm than good as a defense. However, this question is not really posted in the right section. If you post this same question in the Law Enforcement & Police section of the Politics and Government category, there are a few attorneys and cops that frequent that category who have probably seem this scenario a lot of times.

Answer 9

Suck it up and pay, why be a sook about it. It was'nt the drug that gave you a heavy right foot. you got busted 16  clicks over the limit.

Answer 10

You got caught.  Try to play with a Judge and you might get a huge surprise, attorney or not.  It will take them 30 seconds to revoke your license if they even "hear" a medical condition introduced at the hearing.  

Integrity.

Answer 11

Your lucky that you did not get a ticket for driving under the influence of drugs.