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Hey I know this might not be the right thread but yesterday I was removing my wallet from my butt pocket while at a left turn light and a cop standing at a nearby gas station walked over and knocked on my window and told me to pull over.
He issued a ticket for electronic device. He said "I saw you from afar reaching for something and even though you weren't on your phone, holding a handheld device is considered use of electronic device"
I told him, I understand you have a job to do, I have never had any violations of this type in the past and that is not what I was doing. He issued the ticket anyways and I was on my way. I knew further talking wouldn't resolve the situation but I feel kind of ripped off.
He said "you can try to ask the judge to reduce the amount though".
I was in the furthest left lane turn lane and he must have been at least 25-30 ft away (where the gas station was).
Anyways my lady bought me a new wallet a few days ago for our anniversary and I didn't want to crush it but I understand it looked suspicious from afar I was looking down and moving awkwardly and I put the wallet in my cupholder.
I can see how that would look like I may have been holding a phone but I wasn't. My car has bluetooth and voice/text to speech ect. Ironically I am always nagging my partner about using the phone when she drives cause her car doesn't have gps.
I will dispute the ticket, but it's worth 4 points and I think I need to pay a DPP penalty upon renewal of my insurance. What if my ticket is still in the dispute process will I have to pay this penalty upon renewal? Would like to know your guys advice on how to handle this.
I haven't gotten an infraction in years and years so it's the first for me. No points on my record either.
Sorry if incorrect thread.
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