Speeding ticket - Page 8

SIN R G · 12-05-2013, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by AndrewMinhas

I wasn't weaving in out of traffic. There wasn't even one car around me. but heres a pic of the road that runs parallel to the highway probably a mile or so after the exact point I got pulled over. Its freshly paved and when theres no cars around please tell me how you don't think about gunning it?

Holy crap, with a corner banking like that I can now see why you were going 89. Are you sure you were not running at Talladega or at Daytona?

Oh wait, your pic is just sideways. Sorry, my bad..

Manbearpig · 12-06-2013, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Badbubba

I'd rather have a competent person on the road beside me doing 90 than some others doing 45. Don't know the details. OP said it was pitch black, so thinking no one around, except for po-po.

Yeah, I agree with you there.

Badbubba · 12-06-2013, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by AndrewMinhas

I wasn't weaving in out of traffic. There wasn't even one car around me. but heres a pic of the road that runs parallel to the highway probably a mile or so after the exact point I got pulled over. Its freshly paved and when theres no cars around please tell me how you don't think about gunning it?

Surprised no one commented about you driving and taking a pic. Distracted driving.

AndrewMinhas · 12-06-2013, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Badbubba

Surprised no one commented about you driving and taking a pic. Distracted driving.

iPhones can take pictures without looking at the screen

Jay_LHD3 · 12-06-2013, 10:19 AM

I'm lucky I have not been busted for this in the past. I can't tell you how many times I've gone through Atlanta or Tampa doing 80+ miles per hour keeping up with traffic and still seeing even faster cars on the road. Where the speed limit is all over the place; 65, 55, 40, 60... on 5+ lanes each direction.

Normally though if you're the only one on the road you know you're going to be more likely to get pulled over.

Good luck with getting the fine reduced. Be safe.

IBM 2SS · 12-06-2013, 04:45 PM

Go to court and fight it, maybe the judge will be grumpy and hammer you like you hammered the gas pedal!

skibik · 12-06-2013, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by AndrewMinhas

I wasn't weaving in out of traffic. There wasn't even one car around me. but heres a pic of the road that runs parallel to the highway probably a mile or so after the exact point I got pulled over. Its freshly paved and when theres no cars around please tell me how you don't think about gunning it?

Think about it all you want, now you know what the consequences are. Face it, you knew you were way beyond the limit. Your just pissing and moaning here because you got caught. I live in the state of Minnesota and I know the speed limits are for the state. I live in the northern part of the state and there is a posted speed limit sign posted on the highways between towns. Since they are not posted doesn't mean that I get to drive as fast as I want until a hit a populated area where it is posted. It means I am supposed to drive 55 unless otherwise posted! I even think here 40 mph over the limit used to you license taken away.

Envy · 12-07-2013, 12:58 AM

I didn't hear anyone whining, crying or trying to weasel out of their current situation. I heard someone with little experience in this area (because it was his first offense) asking for advice from fellow enthusiasts. I though that was what we are here for...not to insult his manhood.

The guys who are telling you to "man up" and pay the ticket aren't real men at all...they're real idiots. Take it from a lady with a lot of speeding ticket experience...NEVER GO TO COURT WITHOUT AN ATTORNEY...it's stupid and with a violation like yours you'll regret it for many years to come. The increase in your insurance alone for the next few years (which you'll probably have to get from a new company after cancellation) will FAR outweigh whatever you have to pay an attorney...and having that attorney will give you piece of mind when going into court because that's always a nerve wracking experience.

I'll try not to lecture you too much here since I've been cited for more over than you were. But never forget that one tiny mistake at that kinda speed and you're not very likely to live to tell the tale. If you're gonna play like that...you might wind up paying with something much more precious than dollars.

Anythingfast954 · 12-07-2013, 06:40 AM

Andrew, where were you when you got the ticket? Looks like 595 area.

Fred 6528 · 12-07-2013, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by hunter1660

The cop ot to have drug you outa the car an just shotcha.jk. Hey...you got a camaro...stopping for the cops is optional ...you shoulda just out ran them.

Thats not the advice he needs

BJB · 12-07-2013, 08:56 AM

In Michigan the courts offer a plea deal of "Impeding traffic" to most first time offenders. At your speed they may not go for it if it was here in Michigan.

Impeding traffic is in the family of parking tickets and not considered a moving violation. In Michigan moving violation ticket revenue is shared between the municipality and the State. Whereas a parking ticket fines stay completely with the municipality.

Good luck. If you were cool with the cop you have a chance on some sort of reduced violation.

Angrybird 12 · 12-07-2013, 03:53 PM

Be glad you weren't speeding here...

AndrewMinhas · 12-07-2013, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Anythingfast954

Andrew, where were you when you got the ticket? Looks like 595 area.

Yeah on 595 west bound. I got off on the university exit and gunned it and got pulled over. I think everyone thinks I was doing 89 on a city street or something. But since you live here you know sr84 at that part is literally like a highway but I didn't know it had a 45 mph speed limit. But since you've been on the street you would know I wasn't speeding recklessly on some 1 lane winding highway.

AndrewMinhas · 12-07-2013, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

Be glad you weren't speeding here...

Lol. The consequences a speeding uncontrolled missile. The oncoming drivers better beware

12-07-2013, 12:58 AM	#106
Envy Bully Proof Drives: C5 COTW 1/31/2011 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,633 View My Garage	I didn't hear anyone whining, crying or trying to weasel out of their current situation. I heard someone with little experience in this area (because it was his first offense) asking for advice from fellow enthusiasts. I though that was what we are here for...not to insult his manhood. The guys who are telling you to "man up" and pay the ticket aren't real men at all...they're real idiots. Take it from a lady with a lot of speeding ticket experience...NEVER GO TO COURT WITHOUT AN ATTORNEY...it's stupid and with a violation like yours you'll regret it for many years to come. The increase in your insurance alone for the next few years (which you'll probably have to get from a new company after cancellation) will FAR outweigh whatever you have to pay an attorney...and having that attorney will give you piece of mind when going into court because that's always a nerve wracking experience. I'll try not to lecture you too much here since I've been cited for more over than you were. But never forget that one tiny mistake at that kinda speed and you're not very likely to live to tell the tale. If you're gonna play like that...you might wind up paying with something much more precious than dollars. __________________

12-07-2013, 03:53 PM	#110
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,546	Be glad you weren't speeding here... Attached Images __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

12-06-2013, 10:19 AM	#103
Jay_LHD3 Drives: 2019 F150 RCSB Abyss FX4 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,277	I'm lucky I have not been busted for this in the past. I can't tell you how many times I've gone through Atlanta or Tampa doing 80+ miles per hour keeping up with traffic and still seeing even faster cars on the road. Where the speed limit is all over the place; 65, 55, 40, 60... on 5+ lanes each direction. Normally though if you're the only one on the road you know you're going to be more likely to get pulled over. Good luck with getting the fine reduced. Be safe.

12-06-2013, 04:45 PM	#104
IBM 2SS Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Calgary Posts: 132	Go to court and fight it, maybe the judge will be grumpy and hammer you like you hammered the gas pedal!

12-07-2013, 06:40 AM	#107
Anythingfast954 Drives: Camaro ss rs/m6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Fort Lauderdale,FL Posts: 100	Andrew, where were you when you got the ticket? Looks like 595 area.

12-07-2013, 08:56 AM	#109
BJB Account Suspended Drives: Jeep GC SRT8 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wixom, MI Posts: 5	In Michigan the courts offer a plea deal of "Impeding traffic" to most first time offenders. At your speed they may not go for it if it was here in Michigan. Impeding traffic is in the family of parking tickets and not considered a moving violation. In Michigan moving violation ticket revenue is shared between the municipality and the State. Whereas a parking ticket fines stay completely with the municipality. Good luck. If you were cool with the cop you have a chance on some sort of reduced violation.