Got my first ticket.

SakSquash · 05-01-2006, 07:52 AM

Speeding. 61 in a 45. Am I screwed?

KanyeWest · 05-01-2006, 07:58 AM

in netherlands your License is taken once you go 55 km/h over the limit

Karmillo · 05-01-2006, 08:07 AM

Your goin to JAIL MAN!

YOU TOTALY BONED!

and not just figurativly....

Fairygdmther · 05-01-2006, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SakSquash

Speeding. 61 in a 45. Am I screwed?

Everyone is entitled to one, but don't let it happen again or your insurance will go through the roof. And for about ten years you'll have to list this as a "moving violation", even on job applications. Insurance penalties usually last for three years, unless you repeat it. Be good, if it kills you, or you won't be able to afford to drive. Good Luck!

Lynsie

SakSquash · 05-01-2006, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fairygdmther

Everyone is entitled to one, but don't let it happen again or your insurance will go through the roof. And for about ten years you'll have to list this as a "moving violation", even on job applications. Insurance penalties usually last for three years, unless you repeat it. Be good, if it kills you, or you won't be able to afford to drive. Good Luck!

Lynsie

Think I can get out of it at court?

*Melanie68* · 05-01-2006, 08:24 AM

Be humble, pay the fine.

I got my first ticket soon after I got my license (41 in a 30). I was only 16 and horrified. I have only gotten a couple of warnings since then since I'm such a scaredy cat.

Lucien21 · 05-01-2006, 08:51 AM

Ouch 4 points

Another 7 within 18 months and you'll get suspended.

*Melanie68* · 05-01-2006, 08:58 AM

I don't think we have points in the US. We have the 18 month thing. Three traffic violations (speeding, whatnot) and your license is suspended for 6 months (I think).

Edit:

Mel

My bad, they do have a point thing in New York state.

***tabacco*** · 05-01-2006, 09:37 AM

We do here in CA too

*Melanie68* · 05-01-2006, 09:41 AM

I haven't gotten an actual speeding ticket (aside from a couple of warnings) for 21 years. I have no idea what I'm talking about then.

SakSquash · 05-01-2006, 10:48 AM

Well, I turned it in today and i'm going to fight it in court. The lady told me it would be about 3 months until they even give me a court date!!

seebaruk · 05-01-2006, 11:33 AM

First time I got done was 65 in a 40, but I sweet talked the cops into letting me get away with a warning. Some of my mates have had 3 points and a fine from it, but you need 12 points in the UK to have your license revoked anyway. No idea how it works in the US.

Maquisard · 05-01-2006, 12:04 PM

The first time I got pulled over (about 3 years ago), I was going 57 in a 35, but the cop was nice enough to lower the fine by half.

The second time was just recently, 70 in a 60, and I got off with a warning.

SakSquash · 05-01-2006, 12:16 PM

What bullsheight.

People are now telling me that since a statey pulled me over, it's going to cost me like $200!!! That can't be right, can it?

Lucien21 · 05-01-2006, 12:26 PM

I have read the the fine is between $90 and $300 so they may be right.

How can you fight it in court?

You were caught speeding so what is there to fight?

Maquisard · 05-01-2006, 12:28 PM

^ the severity of the fee?

SakSquash · 05-01-2006, 12:38 PM

Yeah, the point is to try to knock it down or to get it dismissed.

Jeysie · 05-01-2006, 12:40 PM

<schoolmarm mode>

Might I remind that traffic laws are not designed because lawmakers feel like being dicks; they are designed to keep you and other drivers *safe*.

Case in point: My roommate is a very conscientious driver who follows the traffic laws. In all except one instance, when he gets in an accident it's because the *other* person didn't follow the traffic laws. The one time an accident was his fault it was when he was first learning to drive on his own and forgot to follow one of the traffic laws himself. He was really lucky to walk away from that one, from what he tells me.

Doing highway speeds in what I'm guessing was a city zone is *dangerous* both to you and to other people. You were doing almost 150% of the speed limit, so it makes sense that your fine is pretty high.

I suggest that instead of trying to weasel your way out of it, you consider yourself fortunate that your first lesson in what happens when you don't follow the traffic laws will only result in you paying a $200 fine, as opposed to paying for a totalled car (which would be worse than $200) or one or more totalled *bodies* (which would be a lot, lot worse than $200).

</schoolmarm mode>

Peace & Luv, Liz

Karmillo · 05-01-2006, 12:53 PM

Or you could hop in your car and drive through the courtroom window and declare to the court room "Write a ticket on this Bitches!" then do a 180 handbrake turn and head off to Mexico!

RLacey · 05-01-2006, 12:54 PM

As you do.

05-01-2006, 07:52 AM	#1
SakSquash Banned User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Paltz...for now... Posts: 6,177	Got my first ticket. Speeding. 61 in a 45. Am I screwed? Share Share this post on Twitter

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KanyeWest Adventure Groupie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Rotterdam, netherlands Posts: 26	in netherlands your License is taken once you go 55 km/h over the limit Share Share this post on Twitter

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Melanie68 Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,907	Be humble, pay the fine. I got my first ticket soon after I got my license (41 in a 30). I was only 16 and horrified. I have only gotten a couple of warnings since then since I'm such a scaredy cat. Share Share this post on Twitter

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Lucien21 Psychonaut Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 5,114	Ouch 4 points Another 7 within 18 months and you'll get suspended. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ I'm not insane, my mother had me tested!

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*tabacco* Friendly Server Admin Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Marin County, CA Posts: 4,087	We do here in CA too Share Share this post on Twitter

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Melanie68 Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,907	I haven't gotten an actual speeding ticket (aside from a couple of warnings) for 21 years. I have no idea what I'm talking about then. Share Share this post on Twitter

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SakSquash Banned User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Paltz...for now... Posts: 6,177	Well, I turned it in today and i'm going to fight it in court. The lady told me it would be about 3 months until they even give me a court date!! Share Share this post on Twitter

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seebaruk Chris Barraclough Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: London Posts: 2,437	First time I got done was 65 in a 40, but I sweet talked the cops into letting me get away with a warning. Some of my mates have had 3 points and a fine from it, but you need 12 points in the UK to have your license revoked anyway. No idea how it works in the US. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Games and Tech journo, and broke-arse author of Bat Boy (UK Authors Prize 2010 Winner), Crack (Page Turner Prize 2011 shortlisted) and Dead Dogs (nominated for the Dylan Thomas Sony Reader Award). Check out www.chrisbarraclough.co.uk for promotions and giveaways. Twitter: Seebaruk

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Maquisard Citizen of Bizarro World Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Htrae Posts: 4,219	The first time I got pulled over (about 3 years ago), I was going 57 in a 35, but the cop was nice enough to lower the fine by half. The second time was just recently, 70 in a 60, and I got off with a warning. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ By no rocket’s blue shade am no shells dead down there, Gave no proof all day long that the flag was unwhere! No say does am spar-strangled shroud hang limply! Under land of no free! Am us home coward-leeee! ~Excerpt from the Bizarro Anthem

05-01-2006, 12:16 PM	#14
SakSquash Banned User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Paltz...for now... Posts: 6,177	What bullsheight. People are now telling me that since a statey pulled me over, it's going to cost me like $200!!! That can't be right, can it? Share Share this post on Twitter

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Lucien21 Psychonaut Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 5,114	I have read the the fine is between $90 and $300 so they may be right. How can you fight it in court? You were caught speeding so what is there to fight? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ I'm not insane, my mother had me tested!

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Maquisard Citizen of Bizarro World Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Htrae Posts: 4,219	^ the severity of the fee? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ By no rocket’s blue shade am no shells dead down there, Gave no proof all day long that the flag was unwhere! No say does am spar-strangled shroud hang limply! Under land of no free! Am us home coward-leeee! ~Excerpt from the Bizarro Anthem

05-01-2006, 12:38 PM	#17
SakSquash Banned User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Paltz...for now... Posts: 6,177	Yeah, the point is to try to knock it down or to get it dismissed. Share Share this post on Twitter

05-01-2006, 12:40 PM	#18
Jeysie Diva of Death Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 1,402	<schoolmarm mode> Might I remind that traffic laws are not designed because lawmakers feel like being dicks; they are designed to keep you and other drivers safe. Case in point: My roommate is a very conscientious driver who follows the traffic laws. In all except one instance, when he gets in an accident it's because the other person didn't follow the traffic laws. The one time an accident was his fault it was when he was first learning to drive on his own and forgot to follow one of the traffic laws himself. He was really lucky to walk away from that one, from what he tells me. Doing highway speeds in what I'm guessing was a city zone is dangerous both to you and to other people. You were doing almost 150% of the speed limit, so it makes sense that your fine is pretty high. I suggest that instead of trying to weasel your way out of it, you consider yourself fortunate that your first lesson in what happens when you don't follow the traffic laws will only result in you paying a $200 fine, as opposed to paying for a totalled car (which would be worse than $200) or one or more totalled bodies (which would be a lot, lot worse than $200). </schoolmarm mode> Peace & Luv, Liz Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Adventures in Roleplaying (Nov. 19): "Maybe it's still in the Elemental Plane of Candy." "Is the Elemental Plane of Candy anything like Willy Wonka's factory?" "If it is, would that mean Oompa Loompas are Candy Elementals?" "Actually, I'm thinking more like the Candyland board game. But, I like this idea better." "I like the idea of Oompa Loompa Elementals." Last edited by Jeysie; 05-01-2006 at 01:01 PM.

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Karmillo woof Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NOT REALLY RIGHT HERE Posts: 4,750	Or you could hop in your car and drive through the courtroom window and declare to the court room "Write a ticket on this Bitches!" then do a 180 handbrake turn and head off to Mexico! Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "I've got nothing to lose! Except for...well everything."

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