Traffic Infractions and Citations

Questions and Answers

They were never passed into public law

Public law is applicable to everyone, while private law is only applicable to certain circumstances

Incidents that do not violate another person's rights or property

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Look up anything you find doubtful or dubious in its assertion Signup and view all the answers

When your proof comes only after you take action Signup and view all the answers

A contract that is offered on a 'take it or leave it' basis Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Understanding Traffic Infractions and Private Law Contracts

Traffic infractions and citations are a recent development in social rules-law, primarily related to the invention and implementation of automobiles.
Traffic laws are considered Private law, not Public law, as they would infringe on constitutionally protected rights.
Statutory law jurisdictions have been the source of the majority of traffic laws.
It is important to understand the difference between Public law and Private law to determine if a law is applicable to an individual.
Many traffic infractions are treated as if there is an actual victim, despite being victimless incidents.
Municipalities and states generate significant revenue from people's ignorance of traffic laws.
Only about 3% of speeding tickets are contested, leading to a high percentage of people paying fines.
When obtaining a driver's license, individuals unknowingly agree to an adhesion contract, which is a quasi-contract.
Adhesion contracts are standardized contracts with limited negotiation power for the weaker party.
Presenting a license and registration to an officer at roadside is considered testifying against oneself and providing evidence of the contract with the state.
It is possible to overcome the presumptions of law and receive a fair outcome by understanding and using common law principles.
It is crucial to fully understand the concepts presented in this document and seek clarification if necessary before applying them to traffic infractions.