Take my Warning...YOUNG DRIVERS

[96/10SS]

Dude that sucks but I you for manning up. I being 18 have had a ticket and I definitely learned my lesson. You just have to respect the car and open it up at the right place (the track). but i invested in a radar and it has payed for itself countless times. Valentine 1 ftw.

[chevydude26]

Originally Posted by Taintedveins

lol my parents own a dmv and my dad taught over 1000 people how to drive.. so i know how bad things get.

Maybe you mean a driving school... DMV is owned by the state

[Ruffian118]

You made a mistake and were very fortunate that the worst thing that happened was the ticket (and the temporary loss of the car). You owned up to your mistake (and one that I'll bet nearly 99% of the members here have made - at least once). We all want you to have many years of driving ahead of you. Remember it's not the destination, it's the journey (this will mean a lot more to you in about 40 years).

(And BTW, as someone who works in a high school, your post was VERY well written - something rare for teenagers in this day and age .)

[ooojerry]

Man, I had the same experience as you did. Except I was going 80 in a 65 on a truck bypass that lets me get off to go to work. And it was in a non-moded import! But for me it ended up being $303 out the door with my traffic school to avoid the insurance hikes. I now have reserved myself to going the actual speed limit. I was amazed today, I was driving with my father and I was cruising at 65 and my dad told me to speed up, I'm in fear of a second ticket. Definitely taught me a lesson.

PS For all of you in SOCAL do not EVER speed or let your guard down in Irvine California. I go to school at UCI and Ive seen 5 accidents in two days from people either being idiots(speeding,texting,etc) or just not paying enough attention(red light cameras)!

[Sneeks20]

WTF?? Have you considered moving to another state? That is insane. I got a speeding ticket in my 89 camaro when i was 18 and all i had to pay was the ticket. No insurance raise, no traffic school. Now i really dont open her up that much. I guess cuz its my first brand new car that i paid for and pretty much grew ouy of the whole reckless driving thing.

Hope all goes well for you man.

[Orange Krate]

Originally Posted by SFCamaroSS

Very well stated.. Good luck with getting all this fixed

SF...just noticed your signature...THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE!

[heRS]

It coulda been a kid on a bike instead of the cop. You're taking accountability and sounds like lesson learned. Makes you feel sheepish, don't it. "What was I thinkin?" Are there any tracks locally? Meybe you should go open it up on the 1/4 mile. When you earn the right to drive it again. Learn how to have that fun the right way, hmm?
Good luck, Snoopy.

[Orange Krate]

Originally Posted by Topdown

212.00 for 25 over? DAMN thats CHEAP!

I got hit for 5-over and had to pay 196.00!

STILL CHEAP! Dont come to California and speed! You dont want to know.

[Orange Krate]

Originally Posted by Z28RockStar

I admire the gravity with which he respects and acknowledges the error of his ways.
Nice job Bro, 6 more points like you've stated, and it's even out of your parents hands, obviously in Va. this is not just a ticket. OH and by nice job, I mean your frankness, acceptance of your error and responsibility you display in handling it. For those flaming or saying too much drama etc, I won't feel as badly when you wreck, just hopefully no one else will be injured by your immature arrogance.

Good luck Snoopy! So many out there wouldn't even take the time to contemplate the harm they may have bestowed on someone else with their recklessness!
I commend you!

+1 Rockstar! I totally agree with your statement. This is from an old paramedic who has picked up HUNDREDS of arrogant mature (?) drivers who thought their speeding and driving were exceptional until the tree jumped out in front of them, or their tire blew, or they didn't see, or blah blah blah...never taking responsibility or acknowledging their own F#$ Ups! Drunks are the worst. Fortunately for them I have to treat all patients with dignity and respect as well as compassionate care without judgement. It is tough when they have just killed kids in a crosswalk.

["prima"Donna]

I am sorry for you, but I am impressed with the level of maturity it took to take full responsibilty for your actions...
Maybe by this happening to you now, it will save your life in the future...
Things sometimes happen for a reason, and if you learn from your mistakes, you will grow and improve as you get older...
Good luck to you and be careful out there so you get to enjoy many more happy driving years ahead!!!

[jmaryt]

Originally Posted by SnoopyAce7

I know the majority of the crowd on these forums are 35-40 years and older. However, we know there are a few blessed and very fortunate 16-19 year old owners on here as well, including myself. For some of us, we've had to work hard in school to pull good grades and at our jobs to save up all that we could for X number of years, and for others they just got lucky on their birthday. Either way, we can ALL agree that owning a 5th gen Camaro, whether V6 or V8, at any age below 20 is unbelievable.

A few nights ago, I got my first ticket for speeding . I've only held my license for a year and a half now and already, through 1 dumb and careless decision i made, I have put points onto my (previously)clean record at too young of an age. I don't blame the car and I certainly don't blame anybody but myself. Because of the decision I made, and the fact that I got ticketed, I will have to go through quite a process to make things the best that I can for my driving record. First of all, when you get ticketed for speeding with a radar OR the air laser, YOU are at NO position to blame anyone/thing else or not take responsibilities of your actions(not a position you ever want to be in, in any incident). At this point, the ball is in the officer's and the judge's court, putting ME at a complete disadvantage.

I was on a (I thought) completely empty road at night, and decided to open her up for a bit. As soon as I passed the car with no lights on at the U-turn, and saw the radar beacon flash inside that vehicle as I passed...I knew I was done. The Officer then threw on all the flashing lights and trailed behind me. I pulled over before the officer even got close. It was the most nervous I had ever been in my life and I will never want to to repeat that feeling and experience. The Officer was friendly, but made her point clear. I was 25 over and clearly not by accident. There's no excuse for being that reckless...AT ALL. After breaking the news to my parents who had trusted me with this vehicle for 7 months now, their view on me has completely changed and my opportunity of operating this vehicle has obviously been revoked. I must now have to pay $212 for the ticket, $75 for driver improvement class, court fee, and insurance increase of $50-$100 biannually. I will also get 6 points put on my license...only 6 more away from getting suspended. It is all too easy to go from a good driving record to a bad one. It was the stupidiest & most expensive decision I have made in my life, for a few seconds of speed. If one is so tempted, or occasionally does make this thoughtless decision I made...I URGE you to re-think the consequences. Somebody is always watching, maybe not the first time, maybe not even the second time...but eventually time will catch up and reckless decisions like these, put not only you and your vehicle in danger, but MORE importantly those around you if God forbid you lose control. So blast your slow jams and cruise in your Camaro...speeding is not worth all of the consequences that come with it.
:(

yes! you are right!..of course,.however,DO yourself a favor,.and BUY a val 1!
at least IF you become forgetful,.and "stray" over the limit every once in awhile,.you will have a fightin' chance to 'correct" BEFORE ya get grabbed!.
tough lesson learned!..keep strokin!"..just sayin!"

[Orange Krate]

Originally Posted by ooojerry

PS For all of you in SOCAL do not EVER speed or let your guard down in Irvine California. I go to school at UCI and Ive seen 5 accidents in two days from people either being idiots(speeding,texting,etc) or just not paying enough attention(red light cameras)!

Ooojerry thanks for the warning! My buddy is the Disaster Coordinator for Laguna Nigel and I will have to be triple careful when I go visit him. Thanks again for the headsup.

[Synerbee]

Originally Posted by ooojerry

Man, I had the same experience as you did. Except I was going 80 in a 65 on a truck bypass that lets me get off to go to work. And it was in a non-moded import! But for me it ended up being $303 out the door with my traffic school to avoid the insurance hikes. I now have reserved myself to going the actual speed limit. I was amazed today, I was driving with my father and I was cruising at 65 and my dad told me to speed up, I'm in fear of a second ticket. Definitely taught me a lesson.

PS For all of you in SOCAL do not EVER speed or let your guard down in Irvine California. I go to school at UCI and Ive seen 5 accidents in two days from people either being idiots(speeding,texting,etc) or just not paying enough attention(red light cameras)!

I go to Irvine sometimes; thanks, I'll be careful next time.

[ooojerry]

Originally Posted by Orange Krate

Ooojerry thanks for the warning! My buddy is the Disaster Coordinator for Laguna Nigel and I will have to be triple careful when I go visit him. Thanks again for the headsup.

Orange Krate. I LIVE in Laguna Niguel. I live right next to the municipalities. Well Im living right down the street until they move them across town.