Need to fight a speeding ticket. Is it worth it getting a lawyer? (Page 3/4)
motoracer838 DEC 10, 12:47 PM

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Originally posted by Lambo nut:

I drove the speed limits yesterday and nothing happened. Hmm.


I know, right??? I was going to say something, but couldn't come up with something that wasn't snarky...

Oh wait, did I just do it anyway??? Joe
IMSA GT DEC 10, 02:14 PM

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Originally posted by rbell2915:

Long story short, I was taking an off ramp around a bend and a cop clocked me going 59 in a 35. It happened to quickly to even slow down, and I'm almost positive I wasn't even in the 35 mph zone when he clocked me.



If you can prove that you were not in the 35 zone.....for instance the 35 sign was 500ft in front of you, you could probably get the ticket dismissed. I've done this many times. Take a highway exit at 70 (thats our speed limit here in the central valley), it merges on to a slower highway that is 55mph. The 55mph sign is 1000ft after I merge on to the new highway. Until I hit that sign, I should be able to do my current speed.

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Old Lar DEC 10, 04:21 PM
The last time I got a ticket 50 in a 35 out in the boondocks speed trap, I called the prosecutor and got it plead down to a couple of parking violations. It was still a $150 fine. But I had a clean driving record and was probably 50 years old. I was out of the little berg and kicked on cruise control. I was in my 88 GT and the only ticket I have gotten in a Fiero.
ls3mach DEC 10, 06:56 PM
Why didn't you get a Hawaii license? Are you there for military? If not I think you have to do address changes within 3o days of residency.
WBailey1041 DEC 10, 07:06 PM

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Originally posted by ls3mach:

Why didn't you get a Hawaii license? Are you there for military? If not I think you have to do address changes within 3o days of residency.



he’s a Marine
sardonyx247 DEC 10, 10:42 PM
One thing that helps, is they have to calibrate the radar gun everyday by a licensed person.
Something to look at.

Here in Las Vegas we have a FREE lawyer, they drop speeding tickets to parking tickets, you still get the fine but zero points.
rbell2915 DEC 11, 01:48 PM
My license does expire next year but apparently Illinois has this rule that allows you to keep using it after it's expiration if you're in the military, because it's difficult to get issued a new one when you're so far away.

But my family is moving to North Carolina so I'll be getting licensed there soon enough.

Unfortunately the lawyer is out of state until the 18th, so I'll have to talk to him in person then.
rogergarrison DEC 11, 04:55 PM
Your not going to win without spending much more than the fine would cost.
Monkeyman DEC 11, 10:34 PM
The fine is the least of his worries. If the tickets sticks, he could have much higher insurance rates for a very long time. If he was going fast enough to warrant reckless driving, he could also face military discipline on top of whatever he might get in a civilian court.
Zeb DEC 12, 12:44 PM
All I can do is relate what happened to me. In New Jersey, pulled over for 77 in a 55. State Trooper is polite & professional, late night, middle of nowhere. I'm polite & respectful. He writes me for 69 in a 55, lower points. Also TELLS me, I can go to court and ask the Prosecutor to reduce the charge.

I call my insurance company. If I just pay the fine (~$200) my rates will go up much more than that. Bad deal.

I go to court. Wait 3 hours just to talk to the Prosecutor. Offers "Disobeying a traffic Control Device" or whatever it's called. $440 fine, ouch. But zero points.

I took the deal. My record was clean, but I doubt he bothered to look at it. Around these parts, if the Prosecutor agrees to the plea deal, the judge won't argue. Everybody wants to go home. If you have a lawyer, particularly one that is well known (and liked, that's important) by the court, it helps. The Judge really doesn't want to see you again. If he knows you spent a painful amount of money, that should be enough to prevent another visit. It was for me.

I raised two boys, and had a less-than-spotless driving record when younger. I've seen a LOT of traffic court. That's what it works like around here.