Speeding ticket what should i do?
02-19-2015, 04:25 AM
#41
I know this is an old topic, but I am curious if the OP nutted up and paid the fine or if he/she worked out a plea deal. So I am bumping this up for that...in hope they respond.
As far as advice goes, listen to Uberstang, and I am not saying that because I know him or trust his advice... I am speaking as a seasoned traffic violator who has probably amassed more speeding violations or has been stopped for speeds in excess of posted limits more times than I can count.
If I do get I stopped, I just keep my hands on the wheel and wait for the officer to arrive at my window. When they ask for license and registration I let them know I have to reach into the glove box or behind me for my wallet.
Even if the officer asks "do you know why I stopped you?" I always say no I do not. I don't admit to what i did, nor do I take a wild guess how fast i was going. I know I am guilty but I am not giving him evidence to use against me in a court of law considering they are equipped with audio or video most times, and the other reason is I have a massive case of smart ***-itis, and my mouth tends to get me into a lot of trouble.
Now most of the time because I did the above when originally stopped, I get the "Failure to obey traffic control device or posted limit" citation which is a no point $115.00 fine. And considering I have been stopped for speeds in excess of the posted limit, and I mean way above the limit I consider it a blessing.
If I have to go to court, I simply ask the officer to reduce to the above mention citation or 5mph over and no points. This worked well in the past here in PA.
in MD, I always took PBJ (Probation before Judgement) it is a $70.00 fine, no points and no violation on your record.
in all of my traffic stops over the course of the last 26 years I have only pled to and paid fines on 7 citations with actually speeds documented on the ticket.
Take Uber's advice, it is probably the best on this subject.
As far as advice goes, listen to Uberstang, and I am not saying that because I know him or trust his advice... I am speaking as a seasoned traffic violator who has probably amassed more speeding violations or has been stopped for speeds in excess of posted limits more times than I can count.
If I do get I stopped, I just keep my hands on the wheel and wait for the officer to arrive at my window. When they ask for license and registration I let them know I have to reach into the glove box or behind me for my wallet.
Even if the officer asks "do you know why I stopped you?" I always say no I do not. I don't admit to what i did, nor do I take a wild guess how fast i was going. I know I am guilty but I am not giving him evidence to use against me in a court of law considering they are equipped with audio or video most times, and the other reason is I have a massive case of smart ***-itis, and my mouth tends to get me into a lot of trouble.
Now most of the time because I did the above when originally stopped, I get the "Failure to obey traffic control device or posted limit" citation which is a no point $115.00 fine. And considering I have been stopped for speeds in excess of the posted limit, and I mean way above the limit I consider it a blessing.
If I have to go to court, I simply ask the officer to reduce to the above mention citation or 5mph over and no points. This worked well in the past here in PA.
in MD, I always took PBJ (Probation before Judgement) it is a $70.00 fine, no points and no violation on your record.
in all of my traffic stops over the course of the last 26 years I have only pled to and paid fines on 7 citations with actually speeds documented on the ticket.
Take Uber's advice, it is probably the best on this subject.
02-19-2015, 05:24 AM
#42
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I know this is an old topic, but I am curious if the OP nutted up and paid the fine or if he/she worked out a plea deal. So I am bumping this up for that...in hope they respond.
As far as advice goes, listen to Uberstang, and I am not saying that because I know him or trust his advice... I am speaking as a seasoned traffic violator who has probably amassed more speeding violations or has been stopped for speeds in excess of posted limits more times than I can count.
If I do get I stopped, I just keep my hands on the wheel and wait for the officer to arrive at my window. When they ask for license and registration I let them know I have to reach into the glove box or behind me for my wallet.
Even if the officer asks "do you know why I stopped you?" I always say no I do not. I don't admit to what i did, nor do I take a wild guess how fast i was going. I know I am guilty but I am not giving him evidence to use against me in a court of law considering they are equipped with audio or video most times, and the other reason is I have a massive case of smart ***-itis, and my mouth tends to get me into a lot of trouble.
Now most of the time because I did the above when originally stopped, I get the "Failure to obey traffic control device or posted limit" citation which is a no point $115.00 fine. And considering I have been stopped for speeds in excess of the posted limit, and I mean way above the limit I consider it a blessing.
If I have to go to court, I simply ask the officer to reduce to the above mention citation or 5mph over and no points. This worked well in the past here in PA.
in MD, I always took PBJ (Probation before Judgement) it is a $70.00 fine, no points and no violation on your record.
in all of my traffic stops over the course of the last 26 years I have only pled to and paid fines on 7 citations with actually speeds documented on the ticket.
Take Uber's advice, it is probably the best on this subject.
As far as advice goes, listen to Uberstang, and I am not saying that because I know him or trust his advice... I am speaking as a seasoned traffic violator who has probably amassed more speeding violations or has been stopped for speeds in excess of posted limits more times than I can count.
If I do get I stopped, I just keep my hands on the wheel and wait for the officer to arrive at my window. When they ask for license and registration I let them know I have to reach into the glove box or behind me for my wallet.
Even if the officer asks "do you know why I stopped you?" I always say no I do not. I don't admit to what i did, nor do I take a wild guess how fast i was going. I know I am guilty but I am not giving him evidence to use against me in a court of law considering they are equipped with audio or video most times, and the other reason is I have a massive case of smart ***-itis, and my mouth tends to get me into a lot of trouble.
Now most of the time because I did the above when originally stopped, I get the "Failure to obey traffic control device or posted limit" citation which is a no point $115.00 fine. And considering I have been stopped for speeds in excess of the posted limit, and I mean way above the limit I consider it a blessing.
If I have to go to court, I simply ask the officer to reduce to the above mention citation or 5mph over and no points. This worked well in the past here in PA.
in MD, I always took PBJ (Probation before Judgement) it is a $70.00 fine, no points and no violation on your record.
in all of my traffic stops over the course of the last 26 years I have only pled to and paid fines on 7 citations with actually speeds documented on the ticket.
Take Uber's advice, it is probably the best on this subject.
02-19-2015, 06:45 AM
#43
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i almost got in same boat the other day! was comeing back from town and thought there was some slow polks in front of me so i passed going 110 in a 55 and one of the slow polks was a off duty cop but in a unmarked cruizer pickup truck ,needless to say i was like oh ****tz,but was a guy from my town that i knew that pulled me ,after running info he came bk to window and simple said slow it down ! i was like shewwwwwwwww!!
02-19-2015, 11:22 AM
#44
I went to the DA office and basically acted like the cop was a dick and was out to get me because of my car. The citation was 70 in a 55, but there was a 65mph zone not far up the road. The DA looked at it and said "okay I'll do this for you" then wrote 60 in a 55 and I paid it.
02-19-2015, 05:19 PM
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02-26-2015, 03:13 PM
#47
In PA the 3111(a) obeidence to traffic control device rised to a base fine of $300 plus costs. It is still a no point violation so its better than a 3362 max speed limites. The district attorney's office in PA has no effect on traffic tickets, they are handled through the magisterial court district it is received in. In PA if u take a traffic hearing the arresting officer will be present. The DA will not me. You can't go to a magistrate and PA and get a ticket dropped. They cannot be dismissed without the approval of the issuing officer other wise the district justice can get in some trouble.
02-26-2015, 11:49 PM
#48
In PA the 3111(a) obeidence to traffic control device rised to a base fine of $300 plus costs. It is still a no point violation so its better than a 3362 max speed limites. The district attorney's office in PA has no effect on traffic tickets, they are handled through the magisterial court district it is received in. In PA if u take a traffic hearing the arresting officer will be present. The DA will not me. You can't go to a magistrate and PA and get a ticket dropped. They cannot be dismissed without the approval of the issuing officer other wise the district justice can get in some trouble.
http://www.pacounties.org/Government...aintenance.pdf
Last edited by Gary Ugarek; 02-26-2015 at 11:51 PM.
02-27-2015, 01:13 AM
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I went to the DA office and basically acted like the cop was a dick and was out to get me because of my car.