Some of you folks may recall, a few months ago where I posted regarding a ticket that I received from a CA motorcycle Cop for "excessive use of the horn" 27001a. This was a $147 ticket and was not justified.
To recap, an SUV had stopped in a "Keep Clear" zone in front of a school, blocking the intersection and crosswalk of the children. The driver was going to let his kids out there.
I was behind him driving a Dodge Neon rental car... after waiting 10 seconds or so, I honked my horn at him twice...after which he heard that and pulled into an open parking spot.
The dumb police officer pulled me over and gave me the ticket.
So... today I received word that the ticket was dismissed! I fought it by Trial by Declaration. I typed out a carefully worded description of the events, and included 3 pictures of the intersection in front of the school, complete with photos of the "Keep Clear" markings on the road.
The judge agreed and I will soon be getting my $147 back.
This is one case where the system actually worked well. Its not so much the money, but the principal of the whole ticket that really bothered me. The moral of the story is never give up on a ticket if you know you are right.
cheers
