Wow Im glad I saw this I will be in Austin this weekend.I seriously doubt telling an officer you're from out of town will cut you a break. Ignorance is no excuse in the eyes of the law.
Will they apply the 500 fine to out of towners without a warning? Originally Posted by Raquel de Milo
So, can they look through your phone to see activity without a warrant? Originally Posted by chelseabeanI was wondering the same thing Chelsea when I saw all of the specific infractions listed. How the hell would they know what you are or aren't doing on your phone? Because as you suggest, all they can do is ask, but you are under no requirement to actually show them what you were using it for.
I'm not sure it will be considered a moving violation. Are you sure of that? Originally Posted by Whispers
I was wondering the same thing Chelsea when I saw all of the specific infractions listed. How the hell would they know what you are or aren't doing on your phone? Because as you suggest, all they can do is ask, but you are under no requirement to actually show them what you were using it for. Originally Posted by gleemonexIn the event of not knowing for sure I'm willing to bet they automatically ticket you leaving the burden of proof upon you to show otherwise in court.