My First Speeding Ticket - Page 3

snymat68 · 11-24-2013, 12:41 AM

According to Google...

Cessna 172, Top speed
188 mph (302 km/h)

Just outrun'm!

(mods MAY be required)

The Blue Angel · 11-24-2013, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rydahog

under 15 mph does not get reported to INS. co. so he was BS'ing you to make himself look good, also Yes aircraft is used \, here in Fla.. my fellow club member got one on I-75 2 months ago...(yes guilty, and pled it down with a lawyer) but AirCraft are used at times.

Wonder if he used this lawyer firm.

JTruck · 11-24-2013, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CJ 402

cruise control was set at 60

So you admit you were speeding. Is that not what your ticket was for?

45thCamaro · 11-24-2013, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JTruckenbrod

So you admit you were speeding. Is that not what your ticket was for?

I think he said his ticket was for a faster speed.

JTruck · 11-24-2013, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 45thCamaro

I think he said his ticket was for a faster speed.

Yes, I know. But either way he admits he was speeding at least 5MPH over. So he doesn't really have a defense, speeding is speeding.

Arbgast · 11-24-2013, 01:20 PM

Got one of those tickets 25 years ago on my way to vegas from so calif. Fight it. The cop who wrote the ticket along with the pilot and observer will have to show up in court. And you can ask for the calibration of the aircraft they used. None show up at mine. So I won.

driyac · 11-24-2013, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arbgast

Got one of those tickets 25 years ago on my way to vegas from so calif. Fight it. The cop who wrote the ticket along with the pilot and observer will have to show up in court. And you can ask for the calibration of the aircraft they used. None show up at mine. So I won.

THIS (X) INFINITY

MrGood · 12-03-2013, 09:19 AM

I don't know about where you are however I do know for a fact plane tickets never stand up in court here.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

TOYMARO · 12-03-2013, 10:36 AM

Im really surprised how many ppl have never heard of this. Been here in Ohio for over 30 years. Im 44, when i was 17 i got a ticket by ac.

Stingr69 · 12-03-2013, 11:00 AM

Do not just mail in the fine. I would show up for the court summons and see if the state has a real person witness show up. If the witness does not show up, the case can be dismissed due to lack of evidence. If the witness does not show (and I doubt he will) I would be surprised if the court does not just offer this to you even before court begins. You can walk away scott free. You have NOTHING TO LOOSE by doing this and everything to gain by going this route. Worst thing that can happen is you ask for "probation" and do the driving school (or whatever they want) to keep those moving violation points off your record. Your insurance company WILL check and they will charge you a lot more money for 3.5 years untill it goes away if points get on your record. The court fine is nothing compared to the insurance upcharge.

Show up for the summons date and see for yourself.

Spartan01 · 12-03-2013, 12:25 PM

Dude, that sucks, and it sounds like that officer was a Maximum Douche. However, the way that it works is NOT your word vs. the officer's word, it is YOUR word vs. the STATE's word.
(State being the opperatiing governmental authority in question.)
As long as there is no refuting evidence, such as a video that proves your case, the State's word prevails.

I admit this is total BS, but that is how it works.
The state will never admit that this sytem is fallible and corrupt.

You are correct though, ALWAYS fight the ticket.
Always schedule/request a hearing, and show up, if the cop doesn't show, or in some jurisdictions is late, the case is automatically dismissed.
If the cop shows up, USUALLY it is best to plead guilty with an explanation- usually the jusdge will listen to your story and then reduce the fine or charge.
Also, consider hiring a traffic lawyer. Usually they charge around 110% of the cost of the ticket (ie $110 for a $100 fine,) but usually they can get you off scott free. Points were always the issue with me, not the actual cost.
I posted a thread on this forum about how to not get a ticket, if anyone is interested.

Quote:

Originally Posted by driyac

Just recently got one myself. Cop Got me on Radar. I asked to the see the gun, he didn't have it locked in or anything. Then he had the audacity to tell me that if we go to court the judge will believe him over me. Needless to say, we will see if he shows up in a few weeks from now. If he doesn't, case dismissed. If he does, then i will get the ticket lowered. This is why you should FIGHT tickets. The guy lied to my face and then told me that he had more power than me. Ridiculous! BTW*** this is not a jab at any officers or anything please do not delete this post***

11-24-2013, 12:41 AM	#29
snymat68 Drives: 2013 Blue Ray 1LS M6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,227 View My Garage	According to Google... Cessna 172, Top speed 188 mph (302 km/h) Just outrun'm! (mods MAY be required) __________________ Performance Mods Elite Catch Can \| CAI Intake with Scoop & Washer Bottle Relocation \| MRT v2 Axle-Back Exhaust \| MagnaFlow Resonated X-Pipe \| Resonator Delete \| Vmax Ported Throttle Body \| GM Strut Tower Brace \| JDP Tow Hook \| Vitesse Throttle Controller Aesthetic Mods Chrome Peek-A-Boo Door Handles \| Interior Accessories Kit \| OEM RS HIDs w/ 6000k Bulbs & 5000k LED Fogs \| Tail Light, Marker Light, & Turn Signal Tint \| Tru-Sequence Sequential Turn Signals & Brake Lights \| Silver Fade Gill Stripes \| Carbon Fiber Bowties \| Various Chrome/Painted/Carbon Fiber Items

11-24-2013, 01:20 PM	#34
Arbgast Drives: DRIVES 2014 2SS RS convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: Eugene Posts: 144 View My Garage	Got one of those tickets 25 years ago on my way to vegas from so calif. Fight it. The cop who wrote the ticket along with the pilot and observer will have to show up in court. And you can ask for the calibration of the aircraft they used. None show up at mine. So I won.

12-03-2013, 09:19 AM	#36
MrGood Drives: Broken palmghetto test car Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Balm, FL Posts: 1,033	I don't know about where you are however I do know for a fact plane tickets never stand up in court here. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12-03-2013, 10:36 AM	#37
TOYMARO Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS 2SS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: here Posts: 591	Im really surprised how many ppl have never heard of this. Been here in Ohio for over 30 years. Im 44, when i was 17 i got a ticket by ac.

12-03-2013, 11:00 AM	#38
Stingr69 '69 Owned Since '79 Drives: '69 Z/28 LeMans Blue w/White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LR AR Posts: 1,848 View My Garage	Do not just mail in the fine. I would show up for the court summons and see if the state has a real person witness show up. If the witness does not show up, the case can be dismissed due to lack of evidence. If the witness does not show (and I doubt he will) I would be surprised if the court does not just offer this to you even before court begins. You can walk away scott free. You have NOTHING TO LOOSE by doing this and everything to gain by going this route. Worst thing that can happen is you ask for "probation" and do the driving school (or whatever they want) to keep those moving violation points off your record. Your insurance company WILL check and they will charge you a lot more money for 3.5 years untill it goes away if points get on your record. The court fine is nothing compared to the insurance upcharge. Show up for the summons date and see for yourself.