dcairns Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 Smokey finally got me, 71 in a 45 zone Forgot my basic driving rule, never be the fastest one in the pack. Naturally he got my peak speed as I was passing a car that had pulled in front of me. Anyone in CA know what the cost might be for this one? I seem to recall that 25mph over is not so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimB Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 OW!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxjiggaxx Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 That sucks dave, but it was bound to happen. I don't know about Cali, but in texas, there is a set fine, and then $3 for every mile you go over. Also, When it is too far over, you can't take defensive driving for it. Maybe time for a radar detector? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePDB Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 Maybe time for a radar detector? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That or a 2nd job!!! Honestly I have no room to talk... When I first got my license YEARS ago I got stopped for 81 in a 55. Sometimes you just have to learn the hard way... I haven't had a ticket since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSminneapolis Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 take the ticket to court and tell them the peddle got stuck...and your whistle kept blowing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haynss Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 ouch, if i remember correctly my buddy was just about that much over and got a $300 hit, i think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicked_SS Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 damn speedy!! i got 51 in a 35 and it was $111. good luck with that...sucks when they finally catch up with you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenKey Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 Get into edit (not sure which table) and change your ratio to throw off your speedo - way out. Take it to the dealership and show them. Then once you have the paperwork that showed you were off, you'll just get an improper equipment charge. You will get the same fine, but it won't show up on your license. I have done this many times in other vehicles. Getting the speedo calibrated will be hard with the AWD and WB length. That is why I said go to the dealership. You'll have to go to court, admit fault, show him your speedo malfunction paperwork, and you'll get the charge I said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rays B4U Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 If their information is up to date, looking at the chart on page 28 of the UNIFORM BAIL AND PENALTY SCHEDULES the penalty is $340. Had you been going only 25 over the limit it would have cost you half of that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssjonathan Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 Here in Georgia they are required to show you the radar. It sounds strange that he would have clocked you just as you went 26 over instead of 25. You may be able to bring that up in court, not sure it will get you anywhere, but it looks as if he is trying to screw you as much as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcairns Posted February 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 If their information is up to date, looking at the chart on page 28 of the UNIFORM BAIL AND PENALTY SCHEDULES the penalty is $340. Had you been going only 25 over the limit it would have cost you half of that! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks for the link Ray, I always wonderd where they hid the rate sheet I am glad the officer was courteous and didn't notice the missing front plate, tinted side windows, and clear cover on the rear plate.. all illegal in CA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rays B4U Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 If their information is up to date, looking at the chart on page 28 of the UNIFORM BAIL AND PENALTY SCHEDULES the penalty is $340. Had you been going only 25 over the limit it would have cost you half of that! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks for the link Ray, I always wonderd where they hid the rate sheet I am glad the officer was courteous and didn't notice the missing front plate, tinted side windows, and clear cover on the rear plate.. all illegal in CA. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Dave, Here in the state of Washington no front plate, tinted over limit windows, and the clear lisense plate cover would have cost you an additional $101 for each violation. I don't know anything about California courts, but here if you have a good driving history and go in and talk to the judge, there is a very good chance of a significant penalty reduction. Good luck in court. Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.justin. Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 Ouch! I would think somewhere in the $350 range... My basis is I got a ticket for 92 in a 65 just south of Fresno... and my fine was $370. Went to court, admitted fault, but that I was only going 85 and that the officer never got a radar lock on me (I asked for the printout, officer said there was no printout and that he never locked). Judge reduced the fine to $220 and allowed me to take traffic school so that it didn't go on my record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctrow Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 In Oklahoma, a 120 in a 70 cost me $417. I ended up going to court and admiting to the charge. I still had to pay the fine but as long as I'm clean until mid-March, it won't go on my record as reckless driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox_forma Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 Had many tickets like your and most of the time you can talk to the officer before court and have them drop the speed you were doing to something slower so your fine is cheaper and you get less points. Good Luck with that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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