CHIEFZUSAF Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 Yep it finally happened...not bad for over 30 years of driving eh? Yeah, yeah, yeah...I know I'm an old bastard but I am young at heart. It was a good kill for the cop...got me doing 75 in a 60...he was hiding behind a concrete freeway pillar in one of those "ghost" cars they have here to combat road rage and dumb asses. It was between donut time and lunch and I was just having too much fun and blam I see him and knew it was over. Oh well, Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ldogss Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 welcome to the club...ive been collecting tickets for a while now...with many years still left in me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickmedic1 Posted May 21, 2005 Report Share Posted May 21, 2005 (edited) Sorry bout your luck. This may help. Ask for a hearing by pleading not guilty on the ticket. When you get to the hearing the officer will give his testimony and records of the speed devise used and it's calibration certificate. If all of that stuff is in order which it probably will be, ask to judge for consideration towards lowering or removing the points. Let him know you have never had any tickets and are a reasonable driver but had a momentary lapse of concentration. By doing this one of 3 things will happen. 1) nothing...you get everything 2)Fine only and no points 3)The judge declares that day to be Christmas and you leave free of charge. Be as respectful and friendly as you can. You have nothing to loose and everything to gain. I have alot of police friends thru my job and this usually helps. Good luck to you. Hope this helps. Edited May 21, 2005 by quickmedic1 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redssinpgh Posted May 21, 2005 Report Share Posted May 21, 2005 I got my first speeding ticket last month. 54 in a 35mph zone. I should have done what Quickmedic1 said. I got 4 points toward my licence The cop was hiding behind one of those concrete pillars and when I saw him it was too late. The fine was $151.50. I just hope my insurance company doesn't find out. Good luck, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickmedic1 Posted May 21, 2005 Report Share Posted May 21, 2005 That is exactly what I'm trying to get him out of...those points. If your insurance company checks you backround they will see the violation. If they do then it has a chance of increasing your insurance. Some companies check and some don't. Keep your fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHIEFZUSAF Posted May 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2005 Thanks for the info quickmedic1...I'll give it a shot Jun 3 when my court date is set for. Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickmedic1 Posted May 21, 2005 Report Share Posted May 21, 2005 I didn't pay attn to your call sign. You of all people should get a break. Keep us posted and thanks for all you guys and gals do for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woffski Posted May 21, 2005 Report Share Posted May 21, 2005 You'll be alright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdriveGTP Posted May 21, 2005 Report Share Posted May 21, 2005 Here in Indiana, they have 'Deferred Prosecution'....basically a probation period. When I got my ticket (had the Grand Prix GTP at the time), I had to pay the full cost of the ticket (about $110), plus a deferred prosecution fee (like $25). What happened is that for a period of 1 year I was on a probation period where if I got another ticket, both went on my record (points and all), but if I stayed out of trouble, the ticket disappeared! Thankfully I didn't get caught for that 1 year period and the ticket went away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickmedic1 Posted May 21, 2005 Report Share Posted May 21, 2005 If they did that in Pa it would be great. If convicted here it is on your record and removed at a points per year basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 That's tuff, but taking you're record into consideration, the judge should'nt slam you that hard!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 Last speeding ticket I got was 15 over -- went to court, got traffic school... Waste of a Saturday AM, but better than the points and insurance scam... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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