Trigger Happy Sherriff
Not gonna bash you or give a smart *** reply. But gotta agree with everyone else. You did it. Pay it and move on.
I think what you are hoping for is a reduction in the fine because you haven't had any moving violations in a while. Basically a plea to a lesser amount over the limit to lower your fine. Personally I have always thought that whole process is a joke. We have it here in DE. Get caught doing 25 over. Go to court and they ask if you will plea guilty to 10 over or something of that nature. It is a speeding ticket not a murder charges. Not like you are trying to lessen jail time. I imagine with most people the fine reduction isn't worth the time they lost from work to go to court.
I think what you are hoping for is a reduction in the fine because you haven't had any moving violations in a while. Basically a plea to a lesser amount over the limit to lower your fine. Personally I have always thought that whole process is a joke. We have it here in DE. Get caught doing 25 over. Go to court and they ask if you will plea guilty to 10 over or something of that nature. It is a speeding ticket not a murder charges. Not like you are trying to lessen jail time. I imagine with most people the fine reduction isn't worth the time they lost from work to go to court.
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 207
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Ok, first lets lecture this guy on being so irresponsible, then let's pretend that all speed traps are really there to save your life, and are carefully selected based on accident and fatality rates and not on their ease of catching poor saps trying to get on with their lives to fill arbitrary quotas...
Fact is, in my experience most speed traps are easy catches usually in areas that have little to no correlation to "saving lives". On the other hand, taking even half of these resources and placing them on the roads to catch the a-holes not focused on the discipline of driving would really make a difference to road safety, not revenue.
Just doing your job? Fine. But don't BS us by making it sound that it's something that it's not.
Fact is, in my experience most speed traps are easy catches usually in areas that have little to no correlation to "saving lives". On the other hand, taking even half of these resources and placing them on the roads to catch the a-holes not focused on the discipline of driving would really make a difference to road safety, not revenue.
Just doing your job? Fine. But don't BS us by making it sound that it's something that it's not.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 4,526
Likes: 601
From: Raleigh NC
Ok, first lets lecture this guy on being so irresponsible, then let's pretend that all speed traps are really there to save your life, and are carefully selected based on accident and fatality rates and not on their ease of catching poor saps trying to get on with their lives to fill arbitrary quotas...
Fact is, in my experience most speed traps are easy catches usually in areas that have little to no correlation to "saving lives". On the other hand, taking even half of these resources and placing them on the roads to catch the a-holes not focused on the discipline of driving would really make a difference to road safety, not revenue.
Just doing your job? Fine. But don't BS us by making it sound that it's something that it's not.
Fact is, in my experience most speed traps are easy catches usually in areas that have little to no correlation to "saving lives". On the other hand, taking even half of these resources and placing them on the roads to catch the a-holes not focused on the discipline of driving would really make a difference to road safety, not revenue.
Just doing your job? Fine. But don't BS us by making it sound that it's something that it's not.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,314
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I ride through the small towns in northeastern Colorado regularly. The 35-40 limit tends to extend well out into the farmland beyond town and on the weekends I almost always see a cop laying in hiding to catch the drivers not slowing down soon enough, or taking it back up to 65 before the sign for the increased speed. I've also driven these same roads during the week and I almost never see the cops laying in hiding....so it seems to me they are looking for the weekend riders and Sunday drivers as a monetary gain for their towns. Its never bothered me as I watch my speed real close when going through smaller towns in any state since they always seem to be the ones looking for a little extra revenue.
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 661
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From: Da Windy City
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,661
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From: Monroe, Louisiana
I drive nearly 3000 miles a month. I've had one speeding ticket in 3 years. I took the online test to keep it off my insurance record. I still had to pay the fine and the test fee. So it wound up costing me more. Thats ok I was guilty.
What does bother me is that leos seem to have a free pass. They pass me all the time doing maybe 15 over or more. Shouldn't you guys have to abide by the same rules as I do unless your in an emergency situation?
What does bother me is that leos seem to have a free pass. They pass me all the time doing maybe 15 over or more. Shouldn't you guys have to abide by the same rules as I do unless your in an emergency situation?
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 150
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From: Columbia, SC
About four years ago, I got a ticket for 63 in a 45. I was inattentative. I called the clerk of court and asked about a reduction. She said show up in court and ask for leniency. The day I went to traffic court, there must have been 150 people there. The first offender was led away in handcuffs. The others all had excuses and none got a break. When the judge asked me, I pled guilty. He then asked if I had anything to say. I asked for leniency and my fine was reduced from $225 to $75; points went from 4 to 0. My prep work paid off.
I think you did the right thing by contacting the court. No one has ever heard of a plea bargain? Good luck on getting your punishment reduced.
I think you did the right thing by contacting the court. No one has ever heard of a plea bargain? Good luck on getting your punishment reduced.
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Road Master
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 958
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From: Birch Bay, WA
I've been to Dayton. There is a good little dive with the Bar and Shield logo that makes a great burger. If you get to Dayton you can't miss it. I also drive most of the roads in SE Washington and NE Oregon for my job. I really try to stick with 5 over. These folks can be tough. Having said that, I still managed to get a ticket for 47 in a 35, Downtown Yakima by just letting my attention wander for a few seconds. It can happen to any of us and it sucks to have a pristine driving record messed up with a moment of inattention. Sorry to hear you got nailed.
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