Posted by
nygirl
11 yrs ago
Hi All,
A few days ago I got caught turning right into a street in Causeway Bay where I wasn't allowed to. I did it right in front of a policeman (how stupid - seriously had no idea I was not allowed). Anyway he pulls me over with the flashing lights and then calls 2 more police cars. Was kept there for almost 20 minutes and then finally he called another car who had a translator (even though he spoke fluent English). They told me I would receive a summons in the mail and will need to go to court! Seriously??? I already received a careless driving charge a few years ago (a car and I bumped into each other in a carpark and we were both fined). I just don't understand why this is an offense that needs to be prosecuted and dealt with in court. Also does this mean I now have a criminal record?
THanks for any information
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Hey nygirl, I have had careless driving charge too. It is ridic you have to go court and noone can attend on your behalf. You basically have to go, plead guilty, cop a fine and head upstairs to pay it on the spot. Mine was a car accident that was my fault, no criminal record I believe, just sounds worse than it is becoz you are made to attend court. There are demerit points too I think. good luck.
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Oski
11 yrs ago
Traffic infractions are not "criminal"
you are not pleading guilty to a "criminal" charge, just a traffic citation.
You do not have "criminal" record. (unless it is a very serious charge, such as reckless endangerment, or hit and run, etc. etc.)
Many countries/jurisdictions make the offending driver appear in front of a traffic judge.
The court appearance together with the fine are the punishment for breaking traffic laws.
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Thank you both for your reply. Just waiting for the lovely summons to arrive now :)
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190k
11 yrs ago
Careless Driving conviction are not recorded on ones Criminal Record, only on a Traffic Conviction Record
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Dear All,
I have encountered similar situation (turning right at a round about). When I stopped the car, a police car just passed by and asked me what happened. I told them I was lost and thus turning right at a round about. The police said that I would be charged by careless driving and would receive a court's summon shortly.
It's been 2 months but I didn't receive any summon from the court. Shall I check with Police and what would be the amount of the fine if this is my first traffic offence.
Many thanks.
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