Got 1st speeding ticket today!!
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Got 1st speeding ticket today!!
Hey guys (and ladies).....On my way home after a stressful day at work and I'm on the road basically alone.....approximately a mile down the road a cop steps out in traffic in front of me and motions me to pull over...I roll down the window and he explains that the laser clocked me at a high of 53 and a low of 52 in a 35 zone!! He asks for my credentials and came back w/ a $90 ticket.......
So since this is my first ticket should I:1) pay 2)go to court 3)send the ticket to the district court explaining what could have caused this infraction, which is an option in Maryland (from there they'll issue a hearing, not a trial...allowing me to explain to a judge--no appearance by cop)..
Today has been such a bad day!!
So since this is my first ticket should I:1) pay 2)go to court 3)send the ticket to the district court explaining what could have caused this infraction, which is an option in Maryland (from there they'll issue a hearing, not a trial...allowing me to explain to a judge--no appearance by cop)..
Today has been such a bad day!!
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i say go to court, being your first ticket they are more than likely to reduce the penalty.
Just disputed my speeding ticket yesterday at a "contested hearing" as they call it in WA infront of a judge. Denied dismissal but offered to reduce the penalty to no points and a fine. I was happy.
Just disputed my speeding ticket yesterday at a "contested hearing" as they call it in WA infront of a judge. Denied dismissal but offered to reduce the penalty to no points and a fine. I was happy.
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i say go to court, being your first ticket they are more than likely to reduce the penalty.
Just disputed my speeding ticket yesterday at a "contested hearing" as they call it in WA infront of a judge. Denied dismissal but offered to reduce the penalty to no points and a fine. I was happy.
Just disputed my speeding ticket yesterday at a "contested hearing" as they call it in WA infront of a judge. Denied dismissal but offered to reduce the penalty to no points and a fine. I was happy.
And man Maryland cops never let anyone off... I dont know of 1 person who ever got a break driving in that state !
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Hey guys (and ladies).....On my way home after a stressful day at work and I'm on the road basically alone.....approximately a mile down the road a cop steps out in traffic in front of me and motions me to pull over...I roll down the window and he explains that the laser clocked me at a high of 53 and a low of 52 in a 35 zone!! He asks for my credentials and came back w/ a $90 ticket.......
So since this is my first ticket should I:1) pay 2)go to court 3)send the ticket to the district court explaining what could have caused this infraction, which is an option in Maryland (from there they'll issue a hearing, not a trial...allowing me to explain to a judge--no appearance by cop)..
Today has been such a bad day!!
So since this is my first ticket should I:1) pay 2)go to court 3)send the ticket to the district court explaining what could have caused this infraction, which is an option in Maryland (from there they'll issue a hearing, not a trial...allowing me to explain to a judge--no appearance by cop)..
Today has been such a bad day!!
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Hey guys (and ladies).....On my way home after a stressful day at work and I'm on the road basically alone.....approximately a mile down the road a cop steps out in traffic in front of me and motions me to pull over...I roll down the window and he explains that the laser clocked me at a high of 53 and a low of 52 in a 35 zone!! He asks for my credentials and came back w/ a $90 ticket.......
So since this is my first ticket should I:1) pay 2)go to court 3)send the ticket to the district court explaining what could have caused this infraction, which is an option in Maryland (from there they'll issue a hearing, not a trial...allowing me to explain to a judge--no appearance by cop)..
Today has been such a bad day!!
So since this is my first ticket should I:1) pay 2)go to court 3)send the ticket to the district court explaining what could have caused this infraction, which is an option in Maryland (from there they'll issue a hearing, not a trial...allowing me to explain to a judge--no appearance by cop)..
Today has been such a bad day!!
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Thanks guys!! I'm going to court...Hell, I have been driving for 13 years and never had a ticket, that should count for something!! I just hate the thought of those 2 points on my d/l and insurance....
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Depending on the State, you may be able to go to driving school and get it dismissed without points. Or, just pay it if you don't habitually break the speed limit. The points generally last one year.
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On this note, and a semi hijacking, has anyone tried or used the BLINDER X-TREME M20 or M40? I was seriously thing of trying this. I have used an escort in one form or another since 84. But with laser basically when it goes off you now know when you are getting a ticket. Here is a video if you have never seen these work.
http://www.radarbusters.com/resource...inder-test.htm
http://www.radarbusters.com/resource...blinder_3.html
I would be curious if anyone uses one and what their thoughts are.
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http://www.radarbusters.com/resource...inder-test.htm
http://www.radarbusters.com/resource...blinder_3.html
I would be curious if anyone uses one and what their thoughts are.
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I've taken a copy of my (clean) driving record to court with me before to prove my point. Try that.
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LOL...just my luck, I'll get a lady judge who will have no pity on my soul....it was funny, b/c I think the cop yesterday was expecting me to try and get out of it--but I just took my ticket and kept it movin'...
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I know people that drive around with their highbeams on during the day... they say it confuses the laser gun.
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Dang, had a real close call today too. Was talking on the phone, and all of a sudden my laser detector goes off. I look down and I am doing about 8 over. This is a steep downhill and only 30mph, the cops love it. Just like 430girls this guy just stands by a pole, lights you up and would just wave you over. I don't know if I stabbed my breaks in time before he could get a reading or he was looking for bigger fish but he did nada. I am not a huge speeder but this is why I have a detector, and now.. going to be an owner of the M20.
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Go to court, talk to the judge and you might be surprised.
Worse case is you pay the $90, go to traffic school for another $50 and 8 hours of your time, but the ticket will be erased from your records.
Worse case is you pay the $90, go to traffic school for another $50 and 8 hours of your time, but the ticket will be erased from your records.
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what a doucebag... he walked out in traffic to flag you down. Thats pathetic.
He probobly told himself hes stoppthe nest person that comes down the road regardless and u just got the short end of the stick. That sucks sorry to hear it.
He probobly told himself hes stoppthe nest person that comes down the road regardless and u just got the short end of the stick. That sucks sorry to hear it.
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DON'T detonate a van load of explosive fertilizer in front of the court house.
It makes a mess, and it will NOT get the ticket dismissed,
and it's AGAINST THE LAW, unless you are a moslem, and you incinerated infidels,
then, according to koranic law, it is a forgiven sin.
In the alternative, if you are Teddy Kennedy,
then you can do anything you want.
It makes a mess, and it will NOT get the ticket dismissed,
and it's AGAINST THE LAW, unless you are a moslem, and you incinerated infidels,
then, according to koranic law, it is a forgiven sin.
In the alternative, if you are Teddy Kennedy,
then you can do anything you want.
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They have enough evidence, the only hope is the cop won't show up.
I am not 100% sure , but I heard if you go to court, they won't allow you to take traffic school.
So my suggestion is. Pay the ticket, take online traffic school and try not to get another ticket in the next 36 months.
I am not 100% sure , but I heard if you go to court, they won't allow you to take traffic school.
So my suggestion is. Pay the ticket, take online traffic school and try not to get another ticket in the next 36 months.
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I actually got a similar ticket a couple months ago for 58 in a 40 on a straight road where 50 is the norm. I have a family friend that's a lawyer and he took care of representing me and got the ticket thrown out for a charitable donation, I didn't even have to show up to court. Given how little time and effort was involved I say that it's worth it to contest your ticket, but make sure you get a lawyer... the extra cost of hiring one is definitely worthwhile.
