Do traffic courts allow witnesses?
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Do traffic courts allow witnesses?
I was cited for not wearing a seatbelt. However I had been wearing it while driving but I took it off to get my wallet. I forgot to put it back on while the cop approached. My wife was in the car at the time of the ticket. Would it be helpful to bring her as a witness?
Asked on August 8, 2011 Colorado
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You are entitled to bring witnesses to defend against a traffic ticket in traffic court as a matter of "Due Process" under your state's and our federal constitution.
If the court states that you cannot call any witnesses in traffic court, your constitutional rights have been violated.
When you go to traffic court, make sure you are well prepared, have copies of all documents you intend to present to defend yourself in order, be polite, tell the truth and do your best.
Make sure that all of your witnesses are well prepared for the questions that you intend to ask them at the traffic court hearing. Be direct with your questions and do not argue with the judge. Arguing with the judge never helps.
Good luck.
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