Got ticket 90/55 any ideas?
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I kind of knew this was going to happen my car gets to 90 in about 6 sec. Driving down a four lane highway to get a coffee nice straightaway floor it and get hit with Lidar Gun, no warning on V2. Wouldn't have mattered because once they pull the trigger your done. I got a $550 fine and 6 points. Officer was very polite and I didn't expect to get a warning doing 90 in a 55.
My business partner got tagged in Virginia and paid a lawyer to get it dismissed. In fact he got a letter from the attorney telling him he could fix it.
I don't mind the fine, but 12 points and you can lose you license in South Carolina. I'm 70 so not sure how it might effect my insurance.
Really taken a lot of fun out of driving my car with this hanging over me.
Any suggestions
My business partner got tagged in Virginia and paid a lawyer to get it dismissed. In fact he got a letter from the attorney telling him he could fix it.
I don't mind the fine, but 12 points and you can lose you license in South Carolina. I'm 70 so not sure how it might effect my insurance.
Really taken a lot of fun out of driving my car with this hanging over me.
Any suggestions
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I've never used them, but a podcast I occasionally listen to has an organization that connects you with good traffic attorneys. https://offtherecord.com/
According to the podcast site, you can use the code: TSTPOD for 10% off.
Best of luck!
According to the podcast site, you can use the code: TSTPOD for 10% off.
Best of luck!
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Yeah, sux that you have to pay to have some fun.
Get a traffic lawyer. They know people and judges and can get things done. I was in a similar situation years ago, and my speeding ticket was changed to "following too close." Big reduction in fine and points.
You have to pay the lawyer, of course, but was well worth it. Like you said, the points are the important thing.
Get a traffic lawyer. They know people and judges and can get things done. I was in a similar situation years ago, and my speeding ticket was changed to "following too close." Big reduction in fine and points.
You have to pay the lawyer, of course, but was well worth it. Like you said, the points are the important thing.
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I've never used them, but a podcast I occasionally listen to has an organization that connects you with good traffic attorneys. https://offtherecord.com/
According to the podcast site, you can use the code: TSTPOD for 10% off.
Best of luck!
According to the podcast site, you can use the code: TSTPOD for 10% off.
Best of luck!
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I kind of knew this was going to happen my car gets to 90 in about 6 sec. Driving down a four lane highway to get a coffee nice straightaway floor it and get hit with Lidar Gun, no warning on V2. Wouldn't have mattered because once they pull the trigger your done. I got a $550 fine and 6 points. Officer was very polite and I didn't expect to get a warning doing 90 in a 55.
My business partner got tagged in Virginia and paid a lawyer to get it dismissed. In fact he got a letter from the attorney telling him he could fix it.
I don't mind the fine, but 12 points and you can lose you license in South Carolina. I'm 70 so not sure how it might effect my insurance.
Really taken a lot of fun out of driving my car with this hanging over me.
Any suggestions
My business partner got tagged in Virginia and paid a lawyer to get it dismissed. In fact he got a letter from the attorney telling him he could fix it.
I don't mind the fine, but 12 points and you can lose you license in South Carolina. I'm 70 so not sure how it might effect my insurance.
Really taken a lot of fun out of driving my car with this hanging over me.
Any suggestions
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It’s mandatory as Jason Werth found out as did a Jalopnik writer. I stand semi corrected
https://www.bobbattlelaw.com/blog/you-may-serve-jail-time-for-a-virginia-speeding-conviction.cfm
https://www.bobbattlelaw.com/blog/you-may-serve-jail-time-for-a-virginia-speeding-conviction.cfm
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In New Jersey when ticketed for speeding you can go to court and personally plea bargain with the prosecutor for the municipality. Typically you'll agree to careless driving, which is a much bigger fine but no points. It’s kind of win-win, the town gets more money and your insurance isn’t affected. Really no need for an attorney.
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I've never used them, but a podcast I occasionally listen to has an organization that connects you with good traffic attorneys. https://offtherecord.com/
According to the podcast site, you can use the code: TSTPOD for 10% off.
Best of luck!
According to the podcast site, you can use the code: TSTPOD for 10% off.
Best of luck!
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In New Jersey when ticketed for speeding you can go to court and personally plea bargain with the prosecutor for the municipality. Typically you'll agree to careless driving, which is a much bigger fine but no points. It’s kind of win-win, the town gets more money and your insurance isn’t affected. Really no need for an attorney.
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I generally never go more than 10mph over a given speed limit but there is a joke in my family that Grandpa gets from zero to seventy faster than anyone else. I do plan to shift into second some day just to see what it feels like! 😊
My local freeways have a 75 mph speed limit and there are always others that have the need to go faster so I let them pass me then tag along at their speed about 1/4 mile behind them and let them deal with the police. When I am on my own on back country roads realize I may get a ticket and just enjoy the ride.
My local freeways have a 75 mph speed limit and there are always others that have the need to go faster so I let them pass me then tag along at their speed about 1/4 mile behind them and let them deal with the police. When I am on my own on back country roads realize I may get a ticket and just enjoy the ride.
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Just hire an attorney and let them handle. You may not even need to show up for anything.
My kid got a 115 in a 60 in WA earlier this year. The officer wrote it as a normal speeding ticket but noted the speeds. I hired an attorney and he got it completely dismissed. Best couple hundred bucks spent!
My kid got a 115 in a 60 in WA earlier this year. The officer wrote it as a normal speeding ticket but noted the speeds. I hired an attorney and he got it completely dismissed. Best couple hundred bucks spent!
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