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If you are cited, you have the option of pleading not guilty and requesting a trial. The officer will appear and present evidence on behalf of the state, including testimony about what he or she saw. The speed measuring devices do NOT store numbers, and officers cannot show you the readout of your speed.
Yes. As long as the violation occurred in Gulfport, and as long as the officer was in fresh pursuit, the stop can occur anywhere. On-duty officers conducting business outside the city may also stop violators for reckless driving and suspicion of DUI.
Yes. Bicycles are defined as vehicles and must adhere to the same laws as other vehicles, including stopping at stop signs, signaling turns, and having lights on after dark. In addition, riders under the age of 16 are required to wear safety helmets.
All uniform traffic citations are issued with instructions on the back of your copy of the citation, as well as an envelope which contains more information on how to take care of the citation. Payments can be mailed in the envelope provided, or they can be made in person at the office of the clerk […]