Cited for CA (CVC) 2815 -- Do I have a chance?

[mw5659]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
Hi,

I live in South Orange County, California and I was cited this afternoon for "failure to stop for a crossing guard" (CVC 2815).

I'm a VERY careful driver when picking up my kids from school. I was not speeding and had just pulled from the curb to join traffic through the intersection. The front of my car was at the yellow line when the crossing guard stepped off the curb two lanes away on my left. I didn't see her step down because I was passing through an intersection and looking straight at the time. (She was also blocked from my view by a truck passing at the same time I was approaching the crosswalk.)

The officer has a tiny video of the violation and it looks like a really close call to me. Any advice on whether to fight this or not? I don't think this type of citation is Traffic School eligible?

Thanks for you helpWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

 

[CourtClerk]

The violation is not traffic school eligible. In those instances, I say fight it. You're in no worse position if you lose. If you win, you're off the hook.

 

[Liminal1]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
Hi,

I live in South Orange County, California and I was cited this afternoon for "failure to stop for a crossing guard" (CVC 2815).

I'm a VERY careful driver when picking up my kids from school. I was not speeding and had just pulled from the curb to join traffic through the intersection. The front of my car was at the yellow line when the crossing guard stepped off the curb two lanes away on my left. I didn't see her step down because I was passing through an intersection and looking straight at the time. (She was also blocked from my view by a truck passing at the same time I was approaching the crosswalk.)

The officer has a tiny video of the violation and it looks like a really close call to me. Any advice on whether to fight this or not? I don't think this type of citation is Traffic School eligible?

Thanks for you helpWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

Hi,
I just had the same scenario happen to me yesterday where I received a ticket for VC2815. I'm curious how your case went, if you fought the ticket and what happened in court?

You mentioned the officer had a video, how were you able to see that video? After the officer gave me the ticket, I said I would fight it in court, and he said he got it on camera. I would like to see that to see if what I think happened is worth fighting.

Also, they say your insurance will go up approx. $1000, is this true? I have nothing on my record.

Thanks

 

[Zigner]

Hi,
I just had the same scenario happen to me yesterday where I received a ticket for VC2815. I'm curious how your case went, if you fought the ticket and what happened in court?

You mentioned the officer had a video, how were you able to see that video? After the officer gave me the ticket, I said I would fight it in court, and he said he got it on camera. I would like to see that to see if what I think happened is worth fighting.

Also, they say your insurance will go up approx. $1000, is this true? I have nothing on my record.

Thanks

This thread is LONG dead - please start your own thread. Thank you.

 

[adjusterjack]

I just had the same scenario happen to me yesterday where I received a ticket for VC2815. I'm curious how your case went, if you fought the ticket and what happened in court?

After 8 years it's unlikely that the poster will come back to answer your question.

You mentioned the officer had a video, how were you able to see that video? After the officer gave me the ticket, I said I would fight it in court, and he said he got it on camera. I would like to see that to see if what I think happened is worth fighting.

You'll have to plead not guilty to see the video.

Also, they say your insurance will go up approx. $1000, is this true?

Depends on the insurance company and your rates. Some companies don't surcharge for the first citation, others surcharge an average of 10% to 25%. The big surcharges come from at-fault accidents.

Oh, since you are already here, might as well NOT open another thread as we are all going to read this anyway.

 

[Liminal1]

After 8 years it's unlikely that the poster will come back to answer your question.



You'll have to plead not guilty to see the video.



Depends on the insurance company and your rates. Some companies don't surcharge for the first citation, others surcharge an average of 10% to 25%. The big surcharges come from at-fault accidents.

Oh, since you are already here, might as well NOT open another thread as we are all going to read this anyway.

Thank you! I was trying to get info from the original thread on what happened with their case, just in case they'd read it, so makes no sense to start a new thread.
Thanks for the info. I'm going to TRY to fight it, as i have nothing to lose.