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Re: Funny thing happened on the way to work...(NAC)
> That ticket may not be so simple because prior to the pullover, the
> officer will usually log the license number in the computer to check for
> warrants on the plateholder and to see if there are any "armed and
> dangerous" messages. The plate number is also radioed to dispatch when the
> officer has an intention of making a pull over.
> If the driver left the scene without the officer instructing him to do so,
> he faces the original summons+arrest at his home (not bench warrant) for
> leaving the scene.
Same in the UK, except for parking offences. The ticket has to be
'served' by putting it on the car - if it doesn't hit the vehicle,
you can legally drive away.
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Phil Payne
UK Audi quattro Owners Club
Phone +44 7785 302803 Fax +44 870 0883933