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Old 10-31-2010, 01:54 AM   #1
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Need advice to fight ticket or night

Well it sucks I was coming back from the Sealy Camaro event here in Texas which was about 2.5 hour drive from where I am. I was about 15 mins from my house and I got nailed by a cop. I was on a highway I've never been before and I had no idea what the speed limit was (it was about 12:30AM and I was the only person on the highway), similar high ways in the area are usually 70mph and sometimes 65 at night. I was going 74 in what apparently was a 60. I've never fought a speeding ticket before so I don't really know if I should do it or not. All I know is that if the cop doesn't show up they'll waive the ticket, but I don't know what else there is that goes into fighting a ticket. If anyone has advice please let me know.
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Old 10-31-2010, 02:50 AM   #2
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Well it sucks I was coming back from the Sealy Camaro event here in Texas which was about 2.5 hour drive from where I am. I was about 15 mins from my house and I got nailed by a cop. I was on a highway I've never been before and I had no idea what the speed limit was (it was about 12:30AM and I was the only person on the highway), similar high ways in the area are usually 70mph and sometimes 65 at night. I was going 74 in what apparently was a 60. I've never fought a speeding ticket before so I don't really know if I should do it or not. All I know is that if the cop doesn't show up they'll waive the ticket, but I don't know what else there is that goes into fighting a ticket. If anyone has advice please let me know.
first thing is ya gotta get a"beeper"!..this way ya got a fighting chance NOT to get "nabbed".hope the cop is a " no show"..only way to beat it!..he's got ya "locked" up on radar!..or (lidar)..instant on!..good luck!
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Old 10-31-2010, 02:57 AM   #3
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by looking at your avatar... showing 126 MPH, you should just pay the fine. (You deserved it.)

and start driving slower.
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Old 10-31-2010, 02:59 AM   #4
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You will lose fighting it. If there is no posted speed limit on a hwy in Texas, the speed by law is 55.

Suck it up and take defensive driving.
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Old 10-31-2010, 03:01 AM   #5
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by looking at your avatar... showing 126 MPH, you should just pay the fine. (You deserved it.)

and start driving slower.
Agreed....avatar needs to go. Reminds me of something a ricer would do.
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Old 10-31-2010, 03:12 AM   #6
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make sure you print out your avatar picture. this will help with your plea for a lesser charge.

'your honor, I've done way worse then this..' lol
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Old 10-31-2010, 03:15 AM   #7
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Idk I've never gotten a ticket, and I hope to keep that streak alive with my Camaro, kinda why I invested in a radar, Do you have a radar? If not it might be a wise investment if you speed from time to time.
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Old 10-31-2010, 03:41 AM   #8
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false sense of security.. once you are alerted you're already tagged.
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Old 10-31-2010, 09:00 AM   #9
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What ever happened to taking responsibility for your actions?
Man up and pay the ticket and learn from the experience
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Old 10-31-2010, 09:14 AM   #10
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What ever happened to taking responsibility for your actions?
Man up and pay the ticket and learn from the experience
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Old 10-31-2010, 09:18 AM   #11
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Old 10-31-2010, 09:27 AM   #12
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false sense of security.. once you are alerted you're already tagged.
Not true... I very rarely speed at all but I drive with a radar detector anyways... Around here 99% of the LEO are not using instant on or laser. I pick them up long before see them. The only time I really see instant on being used around here is on the expressway and typcially there is a group of cars ahead of me so I still get some indication that there may be a speed trap up ahead...

and agree with shroomjohn... a lawyer maybe able to assist.. Where I work they offer a group legal plan, which covers traffic violations. I've never used it but my step-children have with good results...
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Old 10-31-2010, 09:29 AM   #13
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If you haven't had a ticket in the last 12 months, you might be able to get it dismissed by taking an online driver's safety course. www.TexasOnline.com has a list of approved courses. Check with the Court that was listed on your ticket.
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Old 10-31-2010, 10:49 AM   #14
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man up. You were speeding and "I didn't know what the speed limit was" is an ignorant excuse. Pay your fine and STFD.
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