2nd ticket in 3 months
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#17
Sorry to hear about your woes.
I recently got nailed for "flying" at 39mph in a 35 miles zone - yes 4 mph over.
Not sure if a monthly quota had been given to the officer, but it got thrown out of court and was a waste of tax payers money and everyone's time.
I suppose at the end of the day we're all just doing our jobs...
I recently got nailed for "flying" at 39mph in a 35 miles zone - yes 4 mph over.
Not sure if a monthly quota had been given to the officer, but it got thrown out of court and was a waste of tax payers money and everyone's time.
I suppose at the end of the day we're all just doing our jobs...
I don't agree; law enforcement has greatly lowered their standards for recruiting purposes and it shows. Giving someone a summons for exceeding the limit by 4-MPH is nothing more than stupidity. Back in the day a cop would have been reprimanded for such idiocy, as it could easily be construed as harassment to a citizen. This "newer breed" doesn't have enough sense to realize who is actually paying their salaries.
#19
Nordschleife Master
Got popped last night for my 2nd speeding ticket in 3 mos. The frustrating thing is both have been "garbage" tickets where I haven't even been hooning around, just caught out by how slow this car feels at moderate speeds on divided boulevards / freeways.
Used my defensive driving for the year already, so this one is going to be harder. Time to pop for the Escort install or a V1, I guess. In the meantime I'm going to have to get in the habit of using the cruise control even in the city!
Used my defensive driving for the year already, so this one is going to be harder. Time to pop for the Escort install or a V1, I guess. In the meantime I'm going to have to get in the habit of using the cruise control even in the city!
go to court, ask to take it to withhold judication.. they will elect it and done..
most counties just want the money and will withhold judication just by asking as long as you didn't like murder someone or go 50 over.
most lawyers wont tell you this either, thats all they do when they go in for a minor ticket, they walk up to judge before... ask to withhold judication and just pay the fine and pocket the rest.
#20
Burning Brakes
Buford T. Justice is a tricky man, son. Better times are ahead. Get that V1 or Escort tonight.
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LOL!
#21
Wow, you guys drive in a tough jurisdiction. My Sheriffs Office patrols 70 miles of interstate and my guys don't generally shut down anyone less than 10 mph over unless there is a second contributing factor (swerving, too close, etc.) They like to stop ME once in awhile cause I'm the boss AND I have a 991.
#22
Carrerapete : I agree with you, but can we really hold the individuals responsible for the lowered standards or lack of training. Shouldn't that responsibility fall on the department and its enforcing adequate standards?
ArashApollo: It was comical at the time because I knew it wouldn't go anywhere in Fl Court. Pleaded not guilty and sent lawyer to court. $78 for the inconvenience. No ticket, no points and no insurance hike...
One officer had the radar gun (behind some shrubs) and the other two officers were simply flagging people down on his instructions.
I laughed out loud when he issued me the ticket, and I think even he realized the absurdity after the fact.
ArashApollo: It was comical at the time because I knew it wouldn't go anywhere in Fl Court. Pleaded not guilty and sent lawyer to court. $78 for the inconvenience. No ticket, no points and no insurance hike...
One officer had the radar gun (behind some shrubs) and the other two officers were simply flagging people down on his instructions.
I laughed out loud when he issued me the ticket, and I think even he realized the absurdity after the fact.
#23
1) Slow down and drive 5 mph under the speed limit where you were ticketed
2) Always fight the ticket yourself or use an atty. Make them go to court. The odds are very good your ticket gets dismissed. Only 2% of speeding tickets are contested in court. Imagine if that was more ... the court system would implode
3) NEVER take the driver training option or any other option that keeps you out of court. By paying the fine and using this option you are admitting guilt. Save it for when you really need it. again see 2 above.
4) This 2nd time you were pulled over the officer knew you were pulled over 3 months ago and you admitted guilt by taking driver training. So you get another ticket for being a repeat offender.
5) it's all about the money and not safety. Once you know the game. Use the rules to your advantage. Rule #1 ... Never admit guilt.
2) Always fight the ticket yourself or use an atty. Make them go to court. The odds are very good your ticket gets dismissed. Only 2% of speeding tickets are contested in court. Imagine if that was more ... the court system would implode
3) NEVER take the driver training option or any other option that keeps you out of court. By paying the fine and using this option you are admitting guilt. Save it for when you really need it. again see 2 above.
4) This 2nd time you were pulled over the officer knew you were pulled over 3 months ago and you admitted guilt by taking driver training. So you get another ticket for being a repeat offender.
5) it's all about the money and not safety. Once you know the game. Use the rules to your advantage. Rule #1 ... Never admit guilt.
#24
Three Wheelin'
Here in out of control California speeding tickets are $500+ and cops are everywhere. If you take traffic school, but get another ticket within 18 months both tickets go on your record. I've learned to set cruise control at or just above the speed limit and let some other sucker pay the cops pensions. Tickets have become an expensive tax on the stupid here.
#25
I have taken out insurance that pays for a lawyer to go to court with me to fight speeding and other traffic tickets. Only thing they won't go to court for is a DUI but they will consult with you before you have to appear if your stuck with that. Cost is $80 per year.
Sorry to hear about your woes.
I recently got nailed for "flying" at 39mph in a 35 miles zone - yes 4 mph over.
Not sure if a monthly quota had been given to the officer, but it got thrown out of court and was a waste of tax payers money and everyone's time.
I suppose at the end of the day we're all just doing our jobs...
I recently got nailed for "flying" at 39mph in a 35 miles zone - yes 4 mph over.
Not sure if a monthly quota had been given to the officer, but it got thrown out of court and was a waste of tax payers money and everyone's time.
I suppose at the end of the day we're all just doing our jobs...
Very true. I knew the danger when I bought it in Guards "Arrest Him and Take Him Away" Red. But I didn't think it would be this bad.
you know that you can take the defensive driving class unlimited times IF they elect it for you, can only take it once if YOU elect it.
go to court, ask to take it to withhold judication.. they will elect it and done..
most counties just want the money and will withhold judication just by asking as long as you didn't like murder someone or go 50 over.
most lawyers wont tell you this either, thats all they do when they go in for a minor ticket, they walk up to judge before... ask to withhold judication and just pay the fine and pocket the rest.
go to court, ask to take it to withhold judication.. they will elect it and done..
most counties just want the money and will withhold judication just by asking as long as you didn't like murder someone or go 50 over.
most lawyers wont tell you this either, thats all they do when they go in for a minor ticket, they walk up to judge before... ask to withhold judication and just pay the fine and pocket the rest.
#26
Here in out of control California speeding tickets are $500+ and cops are everywhere. If you take traffic school, but get another ticket within 18 months both tickets go on your record. I've learned to set cruise control at or just above the speed limit and let some other sucker pay the cops pensions. Tickets have become an expensive tax on the stupid here.
#27
When I know that I am in a speed sensitive area, I set the speed limit alarm a couple miles over the speed limit. It reminds you to slow down when it alarms. Once when I got pulled over and told I was 12 miles over the 35 limit, I kindly showed the officer my speed alarm was set on 37, he said "oh ok, watch you speed and have a nice day", no ticket or warning.
Public safety & 'protect and serve' my a**. The majority of the traffic enforcement they do is so far from any useful function it makes me want to vomit.
#28
Saludos,
Eduardo
#29
Rennlist Member
Sorry for your troubles. I feel completely defenseless without a radar detector. As you say, not because you're out terrorizing the streets but just for the kind of situation you describe where you are caught out a few mph over the limit. Definitely get a detector. I have a V1 for each of my cars.
#30
Do you mind sharing what setting you use on your V1? I've had one for years but only install it for road trips down to LA primarily for entertainment and to keep me awake. I've been amazed how well it works in some situations, but also have driven right by police cars without any warning. Combined with false readings I didn't even use it for a quick trip to Sacramento last week. Wondering what settings you use for driving around N. California.