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November FAQ from police department: traffic laws

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[November 23, 2011]  Following is a copy of the November FAQ from Chief Ken Greenslate of the Lincoln Police Department:

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Topic: Traffic Laws

Question: What do I do if I receive a traffic ticket?

Answer:

On the back of the green copy of the ticket you received there are instructions for complying with the terms of the ticket.

You are given a choice to plead either guilty or not guilty. If you plead not guilty, you have a choice of a trial by judge or a trial by jury.

You must mail in your choice at least ten days before the court date set on your ticket. A new appearance date will then be set and you will be notified of the date and time of trial. When you come to court, you must bring any evidence or witnesses you have on that date.

If you plead guilty, you must complete the form on the back of the ticket with your current address. You must sign the "Plea of Guilty and Waiver" section at the bottom of the ticket.

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You must then mail the ticket with the fine to the address noted in the "Court Place / Date" section on the bottom half of the front of the ticket. Do not mail cash. You may use a money order, certified check, bank draft, or travelers check.

You must mail the ticket no earlier than 10 work days after the ticket was issued and no later than 3 work days before court.

The current cost of most traffic offenses is $120.00.

[Text copied from file received]

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