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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 08:34 PM
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Hey not sure if this is the correct area to post this, but i figured it would do.

Anyways, anyone know anything about an unsafe start ticket? i live in TX in the DFW area

I read online somewhere else that unlike speeding or exhibition of speed etc. this isnt a misdemeanor, its only an infraction.. differences? One can hope, its just a civil fine like a red light camera and has nothing to do with insurance *crosses fingers*

Also does anyone know generally how much this ticket costs?

thanks for any help, and sorry if im in the wrong area
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 05:50 AM
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What did you do, specifically, to get the ticket? Chirp your tires when you started moving?
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 07:30 AM
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A what ticket?
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 07:38 AM
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I've gotten that ticket before, but I also received a speed contest ticket at the same time. So i had to go to court regardless. But I'm pretty sure if i remember correctly that it is points on your license. Which would effect your insurance if you have accumulated to many.
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 07:39 AM
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did you chirp off a red light or something? was the ground wet? you could always fight a ticket like this
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 08:08 PM
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redlined under an overpass from a redlight lol

was dumb, i didnt chirp tires or even spin my wheels, just took off and floored it

didnt see the cop, but i had no idea you could get anything for doing that.. speed limit was 45, i threw it into 5th afterwards so i didnt speed

and we dont have points for tickets over here as far as i know.. just pissed because i been granny driving for a probation ticket in that city, and it was over on halloween, and the first time i drive my car hard for 3 months i get this stupid ticket.. cant get a break
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 08:22 PM
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I've heard of that ticket. It was called something else though, I forgot. Good luck fighting it.
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 05:42 AM
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Look up what constitutes an "unsafe start", or evidence of one. Redlining your car at some point is not necessarily unsafe (and I wouldn't admit to redlining it, either - just say you revved it up to hear it as you went under the underpass).

A lawyer can probably get rid of this for less than the cost of the ticket.
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 05:49 AM
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You need a trial lawyer.



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