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jd10013 · 08-31-2014, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Big A

I have enough information to know this BS is mandated by the Feds, DOT/FHWY. I would think the Feds are expecting X amount of dollars to be brought in, by each state, every time based on population.
I believe these holiday traffic mandates were put in place by the current regime maybe five years ago.

though I generally don't like the current state of law enforcement, the cronyism, nepotism, and revenue first mentality...................your information couldn't be more wrong. the feds have nothing to do with it, and neither does DOT or FHWY. localities decide how they will deploy their police force. sometimes they will team up with with other localities or state units to put an extra presence on the road during holidays, but that's about it, and it's voluntary. Ticket revenues don't go to to the feds, and in many cases don't go to the states. the best the feds can do is offer grants to fund holiday checkpoints/operations to make the roads safer. Hell, they can't even set speed limits on interstates anymore.

RJT RS · 08-31-2014, 04:52 PM

Given the fact that there are probably 90% less "speed traps" then when I was a kid, not much to complain about. The fee or tax of choice, seems to be seat belts. Min $200, and they don't get contested.

SpeedIsLife · 08-31-2014, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Big A

I have enough information to know this BS is mandated by the Feds, DOT/FHWY. I would think the Feds are expecting X amount of dollars to be brought in, by each state, every time based on population.
I believe these holiday traffic mandates were put in place by the current regime maybe five years ago.

I need to revise my original statement. .

You have a great deal of information, just all of it is wrong

jeffa · 08-31-2014, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Big A

I have enough information to know this BS is mandated by the Feds, DOT/FHWY. I would think the Feds are expecting X amount of dollars to be brought in, by each state, every time based on population.
I believe these holiday traffic mandates were put in place by the current regime maybe five years ago.

The sobriety checkpoints are not designed to "collect money". They are designed to get drunk drivers off the road...and believe me, I support this 100%.

And OP, if your state has traffic school like California has, go to it. You will still have to pay the fine and go to class for a day, but you will get no points on your record.

beasstmode · 08-31-2014, 05:23 PM

get a good lawyer and a valentine one.. you'll be happy you did in the long run

*The_Blur* · 08-31-2014, 05:28 PM

Before this thread continues, I'd like to put out a general warning. While we at Camaro5 encourage all persons to obey the law, we do not encourage elitist soapbox manifestos implying that you are any better than the OP. If you have nothing to contribute other than a statement including "you should have obeyed the posted speed limit" or "cool story bro", then stay out of the thread. There are literally thousands of other threads for you to enter. If you feel that the OP is an idiot, then keep that to yourself. If you routinely violate local laws, you should probably keep that to yourself, too. Find the balance.

JAX CAMARO · 08-31-2014, 06:02 PM

Wow, speeding tickets suck but we do have a rather serious target on our car. I got my first ticket in years in an area that went from 45 to 35 for like 1500ft. I was pulled over by an unmarked pick up truck and going 54 in the 35. I was not in any hurry or screwing around and did not know why at first why I was pulled over BUT did not give the guy a hard time, and ended up with 5mph over speed limit. The funny part is I drive through that area often and I'm the guy in the muscle car getting passed by every car, truck, bus you name it on the road. I am a fast learner.

ChrisBlair · 08-31-2014, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RJT Impala

ChrisBlair--I don't always agree with you--but you're right ON TARGET with this one!

Well, I can't always be wrong.

RJT Impala · 08-31-2014, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisBlair

Well, I can't always be wrong.

No you're not always wrong! Just 'cause I don't agree doesn't mean you're wrong! Theory of relativity; we see things based on our various backgrounds and experiences--but it's the differences that makes life! Keep on keepin' on!

rebelyell22 · 08-31-2014, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Comrando

What doesn't? The cruise?
Sure it does. You might gain 2-3 MPH downhill in the mountains. You might lose 2-3 going uphill. It's pretty smart.

But you will never be going 10+ over.

It doesn't work below 25MPH though. We've been through some small towns.

24mph lol

Jamie Mac · 08-31-2014, 06:29 PM

To be blunt, be an adult and accept responsibility for your actions. The cop is not at fault for your actions.

Chaotic73 · 08-31-2014, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Goodels

So I just got pulled over today for speeding down a road. What really makes me mad about it was that the officer was at the bottom of down hill curve and just sitting there with his radar waiting for some idiot (me). I tried talking to the officer about how I didn't notice the speed increase while I was coming down the hill. He didn't want anything to do with it and sadly still gave me a ticket. But, the thing I I hate the most is the big presence of cops there are on holiday weekends, but I understand why they're there. But really? In the middle of the day? I mean don't you have better things to do then to sit at a bottom of a hill? ...Anyways, now I have probably a $200+ ticket that I have to pay off which is going to be a bitch in itself.

Mad because there was a cop doing there job in the middle of there day on a holiday weekend. No he doesn't have anything better to do, again he's doing his job. Get over it and slow down. Seriously I hate when people come on here and complain about being pulled over and getting a ticket.

ChrisBlair · 08-31-2014, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by RJT Impala

No you're not always wrong! Just 'cause I don't agree doesn't mean you're wrong! Theory of relativity; we see things based on our various backgrounds and experiences--but it's the differences that makes life! Keep on keepin' on!

I'm more interested in talking to people that can disagree anyway.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 08-31-2014, 07:42 PM

Did 600 miles today. I have never seen soo many cops on the road.

08-31-2014, 05:28 PM	#34
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08-31-2014, 06:02 PM	#35
JAX CAMARO Drives: orange 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: royersford Pa Posts: 1,081	Wow, speeding tickets suck but we do have a rather serious target on our car. I got my first ticket in years in an area that went from 45 to 35 for like 1500ft. I was pulled over by an unmarked pick up truck and going 54 in the 35. I was not in any hurry or screwing around and did not know why at first why I was pulled over BUT did not give the guy a hard time, and ended up with 5mph over speed limit. The funny part is I drive through that area often and I'm the guy in the muscle car getting passed by every car, truck, bus you name it on the road. I am a fast learner. __________________ ARH 1 7/8" Headers W/HFC, GM Performance Exhaust / K&N Typhoon CAI, Comp Custom Grind Dominator 3 Cam, Pioneer Dual Valve Springs, Trickflow Push rods, IWIS Timing Chain, Rapid Motorsports Tune, 496 RWHP

08-31-2014, 06:29 PM	#39
Jamie Mac NCM-WINR Drives: 2010 SS/RS IOM 2014 2LT Stingray Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 2,324	To be blunt, be an adult and accept responsibility for your actions. The cop is not at fault for your actions. __________________ also drives a heavily modified Jeep Wrangler. It has LED headlights and wheel weights blacked out with Plasti Dip. It's Baller.

08-31-2014, 07:42 PM	#42
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08-31-2014, 04:52 PM	#30
RJT RS Drives: 11 RJT 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 75	Given the fact that there are probably 90% less "speed traps" then when I was a kid, not much to complain about. The fee or tax of choice, seems to be seat belts. Min $200, and they don't get contested.

08-31-2014, 05:23 PM	#33
beasstmode Drives: 2011 camaro ss Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: surprise, az Posts: 204	get a good lawyer and a valentine one.. you'll be happy you did in the long run