Careless Operation Ticket

[Rm105629]

So I got into a little fender bender today. Long story short, I thought the person in front of me turned already so I looked to make sure it was clear right before I hit their rear. No damage to them but scrapes and a neat square-shaped hole on my front (from the hitch).

I got a ticket for 32:58 Careless Operation and was told I had to go to the court date to get the fine set. Any ideas how much I'm looking at? I called the number on the ticket but they said I can't just pay a fine since an accident was involved.

 

[jmcrawf1]

Generally it's $200-$250 depending on where it's at.

 

[JBP55]

If you or your insurance company repairs vehicle #2 prior to the court date take evidence of same to court.

 

[kcinnick]

Mine was $550 and given 3 weeks after the fact when I hit someone in the rain. I told the cop I hit the brakes and nothing happened when coming up to the red light (It just changed). I pumped, nothing happened, so I laid on my horn because I was pretty much rolling with no way to stop that I could think of, should have hit the emergency brake, didn't think of it, I was kind of panicked. well a lady makes a right hand turn on a red light since everyone else at the intersection was stopped for me, they got the gist of it since I was probably on going 30mph and I hit her. They tested the brakes a when the car was dry and determined they worked and issued the ticket after the lady's husband Lawyer made some sort of complaint. A few years later I get a recall notice for a car that was totaled that the brakes could fail if submerged in water, which easily could have happened driving through puddles in a hard rain in Louisiana So I lost my car, had higher insurance for 3 years and a $550 ticket. They wouldn't take the ticket off my record, wouldn't give the money back, I went to a lawyer and they said I pretty much didn't have a case without the car, well the car was totaled, and they were pretty sure it was not worth the time since I wasn't injured.

 

[jasonj5313]

I Got in an accident and the state trooper gave me a ticket for careless operation. I questioned the officer, and his words to me were as follows, "If you hit the car in front of you, One way or another you were operating the car carelessly."

I politely signed my ticket and went about my day. He was absolutely Correct. (Pled not guilty and the charge was reduced to faulty equipment)

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[TomTerrific]

I Got in an accident and the state trooper gave me a ticket for careless operation. I questioned the officer, and his words to me were as follows, "If you hit the car in front of you, One way or another you were operating the car carelessly."

I politely signed my ticket and went about my day. He was absolutely Correct. (Pled not guilty and the charge was reduced to faulty equipment)

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[rebelray84]

Careless op is kind of a catch all when nothing else quite fits.

 

[swood]

I had a similar situation (raining, accident, careless operation)....went to my court date, talked with the ADA before court and had it changed to faulty equipment.

 

[Rm105629]

Went to my court date today to handle it, and it turns out the ticket hasn't been entered in the system and I wasn't on the docket. I overheard a few other people being told this. Apparently, I'll be mailed a notice when I get a new date. I got them to put in writing that I was there today, just in case.

Anyone else ever have to deal with this? Is there a backlog with the EBRSO or the DA?

 

[oldsman350]

Check with the DA's office first. I've got a CDL and had a careless op ticket. Talked to the DA and was able to get it down to a brake tag which kept it off my record. Never hurts to ask, what's the worse that can happen.

 

[JBP55]

Check with the DA's office first. I've got a CDL and had a careless op ticket. Talked to the DA and was able to get it down to a brake tag which kept it off my record. Never hurts to ask, what's the worse that can happen.

Good move on your part. If you have a CDL and go to Court they are not allowed to dismiss your Citation unless you are found Not Guilty.

 

[nola]

You could always plead Article 894. Google it.

 

[ZombieHuntr]

My last few careless op tickets were in the 550-600 range.. mine were usually drag racing related. Don't know if it makes a difference

 

[CEHollier]

When my son started LSU we bought him a Mustang. He ran a red light and the LSP gave him a ticket for running the light and a CO. My son talked them into dropping the CO. If you talk to the Asst DA before court you may work something out.

 

[MOTOR51]

If you or your insurance company repairs vehicle #2 prior to the court date take evidence of same to court.

This is really good advice. Most of the time this is what the DA is looking for. As long as the other people's damage is taken care of then MOSTof the time they are satisfied and will drop or reduce the charges.

 

[Dishonored]

Request district attorney assistance.
When I totaled my sportscar I was cited for careless op. Boy it seems the troopers love that citation. Damn state police lol (: (no hard feelings guys)
Anyway it was reduced from a fine amount of $210 to $140 and reduced to a non moving violation. Well worth the time it took to fill out my form and send it in.

 

[ZombieHuntr]

Request district attorney assistance.
When I totaled my sportscar I was cited for careless op. Boy it seems the troopers love that citation. Damn state police lol (: (no hard feelings guys)
Anyway it was reduced from a fine amount of $210 to $140 and reduced to a non moving violation. Well worth the time it took to fill out my form and send it in.

the higher the level of infraction, the better they look. you can beat em at their own game though. just gotta know how.

I got a window tint ticket a while back cuz I had 5% tint all the way around INCLUDING my entire windshield. I drove around and found a car the same model/color as mine that was stock and took a picture of it. Brought the picture to court and said I had the tint removed, heres the proof. Ticket was dropped. Hahahahaha.

 

[Barry J]

I want to make sure I understand this. If a trooper makes an honest mistake, like maybe putting the wrong vehicle color on the ticket, he is a moron and a no good SOB, but the person getting the ticket is encouraged to lie to avoid paying the fine?

 

[JBP55]

You could always plead Article 894. Google it.

Not in La. if you have a CDL.

 

[charlie12]

the higher the level of infraction, the better they look. you can beat em at their own game though. just gotta know how.

I got a window tint ticket a while back cuz I had 5% tint all the way around INCLUDING my entire windshield. I drove around and found a car the same model/color as mine that was stock and took a picture of it. Brought the picture to court and said I had the tint removed, heres the proof. Ticket was dropped. Hahahahaha.

They should lock your ass up.