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Post by Alucard on Jun 8, 2007 15:48:50 GMT -5
Okay, so last March I got a speeding ticket (20 over), went to court, and it ended up working to my advantage (had to pay up, but it didn't go on my record).
A few weeks ago, I managed to get ANOTHER ticket, same amount over, in a different court jurisdiction (notorious for hardass cops and well, it's just generally not a place you want to be in trouble in), and well, I really, really doubt that lightning will strike twice in this instance. This being my second offense I doubt they'll be so merciful and nice. Do you guys think I should go ahead and go to court (I'm afraid of like, having my license revoked or something, I know that's silly, but still, Sherwood's a hell of a place), or just bite the bullet and pay it off?
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Post by Son of Buckethead on Jun 8, 2007 15:52:02 GMT -5
Go for the temporary insanity plea. Works every time.
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Post by EvilMasterBetty, Esq. on Jun 8, 2007 15:53:33 GMT -5
Since it's would technically be your first offense, I'd just pay it. You're probably not going to be able to get out of it.
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Post by Alucard on Jun 8, 2007 15:55:55 GMT -5
Anyone got a clue how much one's insurance inflates once they have a ticket on their record?
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Post by EvilMasterBetty, Esq. on Jun 8, 2007 15:59:41 GMT -5
Anyone got a clue how much one's insurance inflates once they have a ticket on their record? how old? Usually it is a bit high, but it's not as bad if you're over like 21 or something. |
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Post by I'm The Cool One on Jun 8, 2007 16:00:44 GMT -5
i'm no good with law and all that.. so my advice. STOP SPEEDING
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Post by Alucard on Jun 8, 2007 16:01:50 GMT -5
Anyone got a clue how much one's insurance inflates once they have a ticket on their record? how old? Usually it is a bit high, but it's not as bad if you're over like 21 or something. I'm 20  it's already pretty high as it is though. |
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Post by Brandon Walsh is Insane. on Jun 8, 2007 16:06:32 GMT -5
File for an extension.
Cop doesn't show up on your new court date.
Case is thrown out.
Victory Dances ensue.
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Post by Alucard on Jun 8, 2007 16:10:47 GMT -5
File for an extension. Cop doesn't show up on your new court date. Case is thrown out. Victory Dances ensue. The cop wasn't there for my last one either, didn't matter. I don't think that'll work so well for me  |
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Post by Swarm on Jun 8, 2007 16:13:25 GMT -5
File for an extension. Cop doesn't show up on your new court date. Case is thrown out. Victory Dances ensue. This is an old trick. Sometimes it works most times it doesn't. I'd pay the ticket and move on. You won't get your license revoked but you won't catch a break either. Chances are the judge will try to make an example out of you and try to make you look stupid if you try to fight it. Your insurance drops off in 5 years so until then slow down and try to be a little more careful. |
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Post by Brandon Walsh is Insane. on Jun 8, 2007 16:33:46 GMT -5
File for an extension. Cop doesn't show up on your new court date. Case is thrown out. Victory Dances ensue. This is an old trick. Sometimes it works most times it doesn't. I'd pay the ticket and move on. You won't get your license revoked but you won't catch a break either. Chances are the judge will try to make an example out of you and try to make you look stupid if you try to fight it. Your insurance drops off in 5 years so until then slow down and try to be a little more careful. I just reread the first post.... 20 MPH over? Dang. My idea would work if it were lower than that... but yeah, I guess you can just swallow your pride and pay the ticket. |
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Post by Psy on Jun 8, 2007 17:16:47 GMT -5
Pay it off and be grateful you didn't kill anybody. 20 over is f***ing ridiculous, I don't care if you're being chased by ninja zombie bears on scooters.
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Post by Koda, Master Crunchyroller on Jun 8, 2007 17:18:58 GMT -5
Pay it off and be grateful you didn't kill anybody. 20 over is f***ing ridiculous, I don't care if you're being chased by ninja zombie bears on scooters. Exactly....WHY were you going 20 mph over the speed limit? Sorry dude, but that is just f***ing stupid.... Didn't you learn from the first time you got a ticket? |
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Post by amsiraK on Jun 8, 2007 17:19:44 GMT -5
i'm no good with law and all that.. so my advice. STOP SPEEDING yeah, that was gonna be my advice. Slow the Flarg Down. And pay it. You're not getting away from this one. |
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Post by BigBadZ on Jun 8, 2007 18:27:53 GMT -5
So I have a little experience in this field, but keep in mind, I was 16 and 17 when I got pulled over.
The first time I got pulled over in Nashville, which is in Davidson county. They let me miss court completely if I went to a driving school and paid $40 for the class and the ticket would be whiped off my record.
The second time, I got pulled over in Murfreesboro, which is Rutherford county. Since the first ticket was whiped off, they allowed me to go to the class in Murfreesboro and it too got whiped off my record.
The point of my story it that since the first ticket was whiped away, they legally couldn't bring that back up against me since I complied the first go around. If your first ticket was whiped off your record, they shouldn't be able to hold it against you when/if you go to court for your 2nd ticket. and one speeding ticket shouldn't cause them to revoke your license
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Post by Alucard on Jun 8, 2007 21:14:43 GMT -5
Lol, the 20 over the first time around was from coming off the interstate, and I honestly legitimately doubt I was going that fast, but can't really argue with the cops. That place is a notorious speed trap, as well, and people are stopped there EVERY DAY, in that case, it just happened to be my number that was up.
This time around, it was an empty road. I wouldn't be going so ridiculously fast if there was anyone else around me. And there were no pedestrians around either (not a residential area), EVERYONE hauls ass through that particular section of road, and other than me, I've never seen anyone get busted. Don't worry, yeah, I'm a speed freak, but I'm a responsible speed freak, I'd never do it in a situation where I felt anyone elses life might be in danger.
But yeah, I've done the driving school probation thing before from a minor wreck I had two winters ago, at the time of my first speeding violation, I couldn't go back into the probation program because my probation was still going, so, yeah, I don't know if I can pursue that or not, but I'm going to give it a shot. I don't think it being in another city would make that much of a difference, but it's worth a try. If not, meh, I'll pay it.
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Post by Jay Peas 42 on Jun 9, 2007 1:44:28 GMT -5
I say always take it to court. Let the state go through the expense of proving you guilty.
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Post by Erik Majorwitz on Jun 9, 2007 1:55:08 GMT -5
Just don't hire Paris Hilton's lawyer and you should be okay.
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Post by Chuckie Finster on Jun 9, 2007 3:12:04 GMT -5
I say always take it to court. Let the state go through the expense of proving you guilty. Yeah, the price of a lawyer ALWAYS beats the insurance incrase for the next five years. Try to get it reduced to "faulty equipment" (or something of the sort). |
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Post by Alucard on Jun 9, 2007 8:43:03 GMT -5
I dunno. Last go around in court all I did was pretty much plea guilty and that was that. I have a feeling it wont be that much different if I do it this time.
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it's already pretty high as it is though.
