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Old May 12, 2020 | 4:59 am
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Originally Posted by TobiasBB
Now thinking about that, it was quite stupid as I just hurt myself with it and also, even if the measurement is wrong, I was still speeding but in that situation I just felt like I am being wrongly accused and no one believes me;
There are better ways to argue this. But I believe you know the effectiveness on how you argued for yourself.

Originally Posted by TobiasBB
Now today on https :// secure.utah .gov/warrants/index. html I saw that there is actually a warrant for speeding - to be honest I was quite shocked as warrants in Europe are only issued if you really did something bad like beating up a person, fraud etc but certainly not for speeding 12mph over the limit;
Based on a quick research, issuing a warrant is a SOP for Utah.

Originally Posted by TobiasBB
So what would actually happen if I decide to try entering the US (via some other state like California, New York etc.)... Will I be rejected at the border? Arrested? Just charged some price?
Really don't know. The problem is whether this warrant is shared elsewhere. I doubt that happens given the minority of the offense.

Originally Posted by TobiasBB
I am a bit afraid but now paying the fine also feels silly as the 150$ fine probably added up to 500$ or more with additional fees etc.
You can actually ask the court to vacate the warrant if you promise to pay the fine.
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