worst luck ever
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worst luck ever
<rant>
So I haven't had a single speeding ticket in 6 years and having this car for a year and half no tickets at all.
The last 2 months I got THREE. 2 from the same cop (my fault, got distracted by my phone and didn't see his obvious camping ground) and one from an undercover state trooper.
How is that only NOW I'm getting tickets left and right...
My lawyer loves me.
</rant>
So I haven't had a single speeding ticket in 6 years and having this car for a year and half no tickets at all.
The last 2 months I got THREE. 2 from the same cop (my fault, got distracted by my phone and didn't see his obvious camping ground) and one from an undercover state trooper.
How is that only NOW I'm getting tickets left and right...
My lawyer loves me.
</rant>
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It's called the Government is broke and they're trying to raise more revenue from us. Notice how fines have skyrockets as well.
I also have gotten two tickets recently as well.
I also have gotten two tickets recently as well.
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I've only had one so far and it was in the Trailblazer! I jumped through their hoops and it didn't make it to my record. Don't need another one though, good thing no cops were out today on my way home. Some ******* in a F350 cut me off, I was in the left lane to pass him because he was driving slow as hell and he decided he needed to be in the left lane when I was a few feet from his rear bumper. So I drove like a complete d**k the rest of my way home.
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From: Snellville, GA
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After I got one ticket in the benz my wife got me a Passport 8500 for christmas. No speeding tickets since then and it has certainly saved me. You'd be surprised how much normal Ka band radar is still used.
Next step is a laser blocker to help with those pesky laser traps.
Next step is a laser blocker to help with those pesky laser traps.
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I have been pulled over 4 times for speeding I have 2 tickets right now for 100+ both were on long trips in the middle of no where one of them is scheduled for trial. I also bought a radar detector 9500ix works pretty well, but I havent had any real saves yet since I drive like a grandma now.
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i recently got a ticket for going 62 in a 45. clocked by a statetrooper. he told me he didnt get people for going 15 over, but he gave me a ticket for going 2 over his little rule. what a d**k
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Florida is Brokesville and they will write you for any lil thing they can!! Really need to get a V-1 and a L.I. for Florida now. The planes, well that's a whole other story.................
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I hear you all and sympathize. Many years ago I went down on a ton of speeding tickests. Very careful now -- I know the roads I use and keep my K40 w/ lazer diffuser on all the time. Well worth the investment; saved me at least 3-4 times. No convictions for speeding in my C55 (4 years, knock on wood), but then again, I do have a couple cops as car guy friends. Also, in adition to municipal fund raising, with the college kids going back to school this and next week, getting their last hurahhs in dad's car, etc. the cops are out in force through labor day. Now is the time to be especially careful.
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Maybe go to court and tell them that story. Would you rather pay the fine based on 17 MPH over the limit? You were speeding and got caught - we all do.
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<rant>
So I haven't had a single speeding ticket in 6 years and having this car for a year and half no tickets at all.
The last 2 months I got THREE. 2 from the same cop (my fault, got distracted by my phone and didn't see his obvious camping ground) and one from an undercover state trooper.
How is that only NOW I'm getting tickets left and right...
My lawyer loves me.
</rant>
So I haven't had a single speeding ticket in 6 years and having this car for a year and half no tickets at all.
The last 2 months I got THREE. 2 from the same cop (my fault, got distracted by my phone and didn't see his obvious camping ground) and one from an undercover state trooper.
How is that only NOW I'm getting tickets left and right...
My lawyer loves me.
</rant>
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He pulls me over and in an irish accent "haven't i pulled you over before?" "oh man...yeah..." "you know the drill..."
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Just a few months
after some kid texting and checking email kills a child up in lk.stevens and some moron is *****ing about the cop giving him tickets.
I hope he loses his licence to drive like an idiot before his "lawyer" needs to defend him in court for the accident that kills someone.
Pretty obvious why he keeps getting tickets. Why question it when you drive like an ahole.
My advice grow up
I hope he loses his licence to drive like an idiot before his "lawyer" needs to defend him in court for the accident that kills someone.
Pretty obvious why he keeps getting tickets. Why question it when you drive like an ahole.
My advice grow up
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1992 Toyota Corolla, 1994 Chevy C1500, 2002 C32, 2012 Prius, 2013 Toyota Sienna
I actually got a ticket for speeding on the Autobahn.
I was going 150KPH when I noticed the speed limit had dropped to 100 KPH. Red flash and then bright white flash. 2 months later I lost my license for 30 days and had to pay $230.00. Luckily I had a month long training exercise and couldnt drive anyway.......
Now I cruise control everywhere........
I was going 150KPH when I noticed the speed limit had dropped to 100 KPH. Red flash and then bright white flash. 2 months later I lost my license for 30 days and had to pay $230.00. Luckily I had a month long training exercise and couldnt drive anyway.......Now I cruise control everywhere........
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Feeding the bear
80 on 55 limit on Skyline. And a $250 (after Judge offered a $100 discount) fine. Been being careful lately. Had to go to online schooling for this, too.
"Let's be careful out there" Favorite line from Hill Street Blues
"Let's be careful out there" Favorite line from Hill Street Blues
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did you guys have a run on skyline os something? i was there 2 days ago.
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2002 C32 1987 190E 2.3 334K miles and going
This happened last summer one beautiful Sunday morning. I filled the half full gas tank with fuel system cleaner and wanted to use it up so I went on a canyon run alone. Was actually doin close to 90 before a bend where smokey was waiting and he had to make a u-turn as I passed him.
But, a group run should be in the making soon.
But, a group run should be in the making soon.
