Got my first ticket in my 'stang
12-13-2011, 04:59 PM
#11
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Location: Alabama
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I was near the head of the pack, I was not the lead car. there where to cars to my right that where ahead of me. That is why he suprised me because He just bolted around the front of the lead car (actually it was a work truck).
I agree that he was agressive... I even moved over a lane to get out of his way. He wanted to pull me over bad.
I guess I can say he was driving much more dangerously than I was but I really have my doubts about that working in court.
I agree that he was agressive... I even moved over a lane to get out of his way. He wanted to pull me over bad.
I guess I can say he was driving much more dangerously than I was but I really have my doubts about that working in court.
12-13-2011, 05:00 PM
#12
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Location: Indiana
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I was near the head of the pack, I was not the lead car. there where to cars to my right that where ahead of me. That is why he suprised me because He just bolted around the front of the lead car (actually it was a work truck).
I agree that he was agressive... I even moved over a lane to get out of his way. He wanted to pull me over bad.
I guess I can say he was driving much more dangerously than I was but I really have my doubts about that working in court.
I agree that he was agressive... I even moved over a lane to get out of his way. He wanted to pull me over bad.
I guess I can say he was driving much more dangerously than I was but I really have my doubts about that working in court.
12-13-2011, 05:26 PM
#13
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: California, Colorado
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Honestly, I view tickets as my semi annual fee to drive the way I like to drive. Sux but it is what it is.
My experience is that 2 places cops never mess around are school and construction zones. And they ALWAYS go for the flashy car. Its not that youre going faster it just looks like you are.
My experience is that 2 places cops never mess around are school and construction zones. And they ALWAYS go for the flashy car. Its not that youre going faster it just looks like you are.
12-13-2011, 05:48 PM
#14
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its total bull**** that cops work for us...but give us **** when we arent being wreckless. If youre going 15 over on a highway, i could care less. As long as you arent cutting people off or weaving in and out of traffic, youre not dangerous. im sorry that happened. you werent endangering anybody...which is the only time police should ever pull you over
12-13-2011, 06:10 PM
#16
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I have no legal advice to give unlike the others, I'll just give you a song you can listen to while planning your court strategy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1M8vei3L0L8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1M8vei3L0L8
12-13-2011, 06:12 PM
#17
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Your age had a lot to do with it in addition to the car, I'm sure.
Understand that 55 MPH was the PSL regardless of what others are driving and if the road is "finished" or not. It sux that he singled you out but a judge may not budge on that.
I know this doesn't help, but unless I'm on a trip of over 2 hours (at the PSL) or 100+ miles, I'm within 5 MPH of the PSL. I don't give a ratz azz if people are popping me the finger. Matter of fact, I find it entertaining to see people foaming at the mouth, red in the face and eyeballs popping out because I'm "in their way". Well, f**k them.
Even 15 MPH over the PSL doesn't gain you squat for a 10-20 mile drive (unless you think it's worth arriving about 30-60 seconds sooner is important).
Understand that 55 MPH was the PSL regardless of what others are driving and if the road is "finished" or not. It sux that he singled you out but a judge may not budge on that.
I know this doesn't help, but unless I'm on a trip of over 2 hours (at the PSL) or 100+ miles, I'm within 5 MPH of the PSL. I don't give a ratz azz if people are popping me the finger. Matter of fact, I find it entertaining to see people foaming at the mouth, red in the face and eyeballs popping out because I'm "in their way". Well, f**k them.
Even 15 MPH over the PSL doesn't gain you squat for a 10-20 mile drive (unless you think it's worth arriving about 30-60 seconds sooner is important).
12-13-2011, 08:14 PM
#18
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Location: California
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Your age had a lot to do with it in addition to the car, I'm sure.
Understand that 55 MPH was the PSL regardless of what others are driving and if the road is "finished" or not. It sux that he singled you out but a judge may not budge on that.
I know this doesn't help, but unless I'm on a trip of over 2 hours (at the PSL) or 100+ miles, I'm within 5 MPH of the PSL. I don't give a ratz azz if people are popping me the finger. Matter of fact, I find it entertaining to see people foaming at the mouth, red in the face and eyeballs popping out because I'm "in their way". Well, f**k them.
Even 15 MPH over the PSL doesn't gain you squat for a 10-20 mile drive (unless you think it's worth arriving about 30-60 seconds sooner is important).
Understand that 55 MPH was the PSL regardless of what others are driving and if the road is "finished" or not. It sux that he singled you out but a judge may not budge on that.
I know this doesn't help, but unless I'm on a trip of over 2 hours (at the PSL) or 100+ miles, I'm within 5 MPH of the PSL. I don't give a ratz azz if people are popping me the finger. Matter of fact, I find it entertaining to see people foaming at the mouth, red in the face and eyeballs popping out because I'm "in their way". Well, f**k them.
Even 15 MPH over the PSL doesn't gain you squat for a 10-20 mile drive (unless you think it's worth arriving about 30-60 seconds sooner is important).
12-13-2011, 08:30 PM
#19
Unfortunately this is what happens when you drive a high profile car not to mention "speeding" through a work zone. It's not finished until they take the signs down or it says otherwise. You rolled the dice and that's how the game is played. Next time you'll know to look out for chargers, especially black ones. There is a good chance it's an undercover cop. I've had my fair share of being tailed by cops waiting for me to do something.
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Last edited by alkemist; 12-13-2011 at 08:38 PM.
12-13-2011, 08:54 PM
#20
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Location: GA
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+1 to what Nuke and 09cs said. I usually drive within 10 mph of the PSL (my speedometer is off a little, according to GPS, so it's really more like 5 mph). People pass me, but I don't care. I pay enough taxes. I don't want to give the government any more money. I do try to stay out of the left lane most of the time.