Interesting article on speeding from Yahoo - Page 3

kmthor00 · 07-23-2013, 03:26 PM

Just heard on the news the other day, Chicago about to spend 300 million on speed cameras! If they need more revenue just check the politicians pockets!

MikeSVX · 07-23-2013, 05:14 PM

Note to self.
1) Find wrecked Prius
2) rebuild with LS3 engine in it.
3) find LEO and light up tires
4) fight "Exhibition of Speed" ticket
5) video Judges expression when he reads type of vehicle was used
6) post on YouTube

Terryble · 07-23-2013, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

If you get in a situation like that... take photos with date marks on them and fight it in court. You will probably win.

OH I know, I have been pulled over enough times to know this. But a lot of people don;t and the cops know this and will just pay it when they get the ticket. Hence why they sit there and wait. My mom told me of a ticket she got from a stop sign, unfortunately she told me about after she had already paid it.

Scrappy Doo · 07-23-2013, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JR 1

Yeah, I just got my second speeding ticket in the Camaro yesterday. Second ticket while driving the Camaro that is, many more in other cars. It was in the same damn spot and from the same cop as the first one. I definitely won't be speeding in that area again. I hate speed traps.

Slow learner? LOL.

Jayrcr3 · 07-23-2013, 07:15 PM

In illinois it's not a $1000 for your first offense. I believe it's $140 for up to 20 over the limit unless you're in a school/construction zone.

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SS 376 · 07-24-2013, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mclark10

There was a time when it was about public safety. Unfortunately nowadays it's more about revenue. Arguably, if you're going to speed, your only defense is a quality radar detector and a lot of common sense when using it.

It was never really about safety. If you wanted to keep people safe, police would patrol intersections, where the majority of accidents occur. Who's more likely to get someone killed? The guy doing 75 in a 65 or the guy who just blew through a red light?

Normagene · 07-24-2013, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Well, I know this is an unpopular opinion on this subject but as I've said before... if you don't want speeding tickets, don't speed. The state posts a speed "limit" and then (almost always) allows you another 5-7 mph over that before they will pull you over. They even put up special signs in construction and school zones (fines usually doubled), warning you. What else do you want them to do?

IF YOU DON'T WANT A SPEEDING TICKET... DON'T SPEED!!!!!

Will you be First in Line to trade-in for a 4 cylinder Camaro?

I only drive fast on the hi-way in open clear spots, no weaving in and out and no passing others at 100 mph. But give me a two or three mile stretch that I'm familiar with and the radar detector gives me the "all go" can't think of anything more fun than coming to stop, setting launch control w/foot to the floor and "No Lift" shifting threw three or four gears. Yeah Baby, that gets the heart pumping!

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07-23-2013, 03:26 PM	#29
kmthor00 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Black Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Frankfort, Illinois Posts: 248	Just heard on the news the other day, Chicago about to spend 300 million on speed cameras! If they need more revenue just check the politicians pockets!