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OK I got my first speeding ticket since I got my S2000 and I had a few questions to ask you guys.
First of all, the ticket is for going 41 in a 30. I couldn't believe he gave me a ticket for this because I was completely in the flow of traffic.
After getting the ticket, I asked him to show me his radar recording proving I was going 41. He said he had already cleared the radar. Can I use this fact in court?
The thing is that I know I was not going 41. I had a passenger in the car with me and I was showing him my digital speedometer an my 9000 RPM redline. Both of us sawthat the astest speed I was at was 36. The fact that he did not show me his radar and that I have a witness saying I was going 36: will this help me?
One last thing: the place I got the ticket is right after an overpass with a severe downhill. He clocked me about 50 feet ater the base of the decline. I was pumping my brakes and still couldn't get down to 30 mph. Will this situation help me?
In conclusion, I admit I was speeding but only by 6 mph. I like to take responsibility for my actions but I was only 6 mph over and the guy as an asshole after he pulled me over. The fact that he didn't show me his radar and that I was going down a hill and was in the flow of traffic are the only things I can think of to contest the ticket.
Should I a) plead guilty and take defensive driving
b) contest the ticket in court
c) contest the tiket by mail
d) hire an attorney
I am having regrets about buying a yellow S2000.
First of all, the ticket is for going 41 in a 30. I couldn't believe he gave me a ticket for this because I was completely in the flow of traffic.
After getting the ticket, I asked him to show me his radar recording proving I was going 41. He said he had already cleared the radar. Can I use this fact in court?
The thing is that I know I was not going 41. I had a passenger in the car with me and I was showing him my digital speedometer an my 9000 RPM redline. Both of us sawthat the astest speed I was at was 36. The fact that he did not show me his radar and that I have a witness saying I was going 36: will this help me?
One last thing: the place I got the ticket is right after an overpass with a severe downhill. He clocked me about 50 feet ater the base of the decline. I was pumping my brakes and still couldn't get down to 30 mph. Will this situation help me?
In conclusion, I admit I was speeding but only by 6 mph. I like to take responsibility for my actions but I was only 6 mph over and the guy as an asshole after he pulled me over. The fact that he didn't show me his radar and that I was going down a hill and was in the flow of traffic are the only things I can think of to contest the ticket.
Should I a) plead guilty and take defensive driving
b) contest the ticket in court
c) contest the tiket by mail
d) hire an attorney
I am having regrets about buying a yellow S2000.
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From: On the lakefront...
I always take my tickets to court and hope the cop doesn't show. Then the ticket is dismissed. That may not work for you in a smaller town, where the cops actually care about showing up to court...it works in Chicago, though!
41 in a 30 is not a bad one, I would hire a lawyer, it'll cost you a couple hundred bucks, but your record will be clean.
Good luck!
41 in a 30 is not a bad one, I would hire a lawyer, it'll cost you a couple hundred bucks, but your record will be clean.
Good luck!
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From: Mountain View
always,always,always,always,always,ALWAYS fight traffic tickets!!! best case you get off scott free, worst case you're no worse off than pleading guilty. on average when i fight i get at least a fine and/or points reduction.
history: 4 tickets pre-s2k in a 5 year period, no convictions.
6 tickets in the past year with my s2k, 1 conviction (fine and point reduction), 2 more on deck to fight!
history: 4 tickets pre-s2k in a 5 year period, no convictions.
6 tickets in the past year with my s2k, 1 conviction (fine and point reduction), 2 more on deck to fight!
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From: Irvine
If you got the cash for a attorney, go for it.
You easily have the case. The cop should'nt have cleared the radar and he basically picked you out of a crowd because you have a sports car.
The cop shouldn've have a case, it's all you.
You easily have the case. The cop should'nt have cleared the radar and he basically picked you out of a crowd because you have a sports car.
The cop shouldn've have a case, it's all you.
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From: Dallas
I have a question about insurance.
I heard somewhere that speeding by 9 or under does not affect insurance rates. If I can get the speed reduced to 38 in a 30, would my insurance go up? Does it depend on the insurance company?
If I can get this done with the help of my witness, I would just pay the ticket. Otherwise, I'll do defensive driving. That won't really be any more expensive that hiring a lawyer.
I heard somewhere that speeding by 9 or under does not affect insurance rates. If I can get the speed reduced to 38 in a 30, would my insurance go up? Does it depend on the insurance company?
If I can get this done with the help of my witness, I would just pay the ticket. Otherwise, I'll do defensive driving. That won't really be any more expensive that hiring a lawyer.