I was pulled over because I stupidly wasn't paying attention and crossed the double yellow line into the carpool lane. The officer asked if my vehicle was registered here in California. I told him no because I'm only here for a few months for work. He said "oh, I think you'll be here a lot longer than that." And I said that no, I was only here until May when my contract is up and then I'm going back to my home state.
He asked what kind of work I could possibly do for only a few months. I explained about travel nursing. He asked where I was staying and for the address. I gave it to him but explained that it isn't my actual address and that I have a permanent residence in my home state.
He said that I had the option of being ticketed for crossing the double yellow line or being ticketed for not having my vehicle registered. I offered to show him my contract proving that I was not an actual resident but he continued writing the ticket and gave me a court date. I contacted my recruiter, who is from a company BASED OUT OF CALIFORNIA, and she said she'd never heard of something like this.
Now I have to plead my case before a judge and pray he drops the fees.
Anyone know anything about this/have troubles similar?
No chance to get pulled over twice? The location doesn't matter, any cop will see you were pulled over earlier and why. Besides, committing a misdemeanor on purpose is rather stupid, no matter how unlikely the chance of being caught.
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No chance to get pulled over twice? The location doesn't matter, any cop will see you were pulled over earlier and why. Besides, committing a misdemeanor on purpose is rather stupid, no matter how unlikely the chance of being caught.