Traffic Ticket - Would I Hold Up In Court?

[eynigush]

Originally Posted by Z/28orSs

Your in the worng so try getting it down to a no point violation unsafe driving or someting like that. cops are always dicks seeing as how my tax dollars pay for your radar,car gun bulliets etc. and overtime you should give as many breaks as needed

This "dick" pays taxes as well. This "dick" makes mistakes like everyone else. This "dick" rectified his mistakes. This "dick" along with every other "dick" out there that patrols and wears a uniform does a lot more than write tickets. This "dick" would keep you and your loved ones from harm if the situation arised, and this "dick" doesn't even know your name...

--Eddie

[eynigush]

Originally Posted by Black LS3

Right,.. I agree.
Most are Paid and Forgotton about, But what about the case of "Goldman" here? He didnt have a Suspended License, DUI, No Property Damage, No Felonies, No Speeding over 100.

So if at the time when he received his ticket if he acted nice and polite and acted as one that was just going to pay his ticket and forget it, How would the Officer know about the Court Date or know that they needed to appear in Court that day?

Every ticket he writes that day will be given the same court appearance date. It isn't something that is automated. Here in California you're given the date on the ticket. That day will be day the officer is off. WHether or not YOU appear has nothing to do with it. He has to go no matter what. If you, as well as any others he wrote a ticket to don't show up, he/she goes home paid for three hours of OT.

Hope this answers your question. --Eddie

[MSG']

Originally Posted by Madcat0911

I'd show up at the court, plead guilty, and ask for some leniency in regards to the points on my driving record. I figure since my traffic record is clean, they might just say it'll be no points if I attend a driving course.

Just remember to be polite and not to lie if you're going to go that route.

do what this guy says

[gjordon]

Originally Posted by Z/28orSs

Your in the worng so try getting it down to a no point violation unsafe driving or someting like that. cops are always dicks seeing as how my tax dollars pay for your radar,car gun bulliets etc. and overtime you should give as many breaks as needed

Amazing You stated that this person was in the wrong, yet the cop is a "dick" for doing his job? It's really very simple, don't break the law and all is well, if you do, take the consequences. Granted all officers aren't the same, some more forgiving than others, just as anyone else. Attitude goes a long ways on a traffic stop but don't go into it expecting a break. With and attitude such as yours, I can see why you wouldn't get a break.

I spent 20 years in law enforcement (retired) and I don't expect any favors and yes I like to "play" with my SS now and then BUT if I get nailed, I have no one to blame but myself. Actually, I just got through paying a ticket for 81 in a 50. The sad part, it wasn't even in my SS, it was my wife's truck! I completed the online defensive driving so it didn't go on my record and I now have an insurance discount for the DD.

We all break the law.. we just all don't get caught.

[Badger]

Originally Posted by eynigush

This "dick" pays taxes as well. This "dick" makes mistakes like everyone else. This "dick" rectified his mistakes. This "dick" along with every other "dick" out there that patrols and wears a uniform does a lot more than write tickets. This "dick" would keep you and your loved ones from harm if the situation arised, and this "dick" doesn't even know your name...

--Eddie

Eddie...:troll:...I knew this would turn into a cop bashing thread...don't give em the satisfaction..with that said..maybe this will get closed

[Kurt_OH]

In Ohio, the hypocrisy is out of control.

For a VERY TYPICAL example:

http://www.dispatch.com/live/content...1_01EGRL0.html

The gist: two cops, one a local, the other a State Patrol, are stopped on motorcycles going over 145mph in a 65 zone. Initially no ticket at all. After huge public outcry, cited only for speeding, and given a fine. No suspended license, no jail time.

Had that been a non-hypocrite, uh, non-cop, we'd have been hauled away in cuffs and prosecuted severely with incessant droning from the hypocrites about how selfish and unsafe and nearly as bad as murder or child molestation our hideous crime was.

[eynigush]

Originally Posted by Badger

Eddie...:troll:...I knew this would turn into a cop bashing thread...don't give em the satisfaction..with that said..maybe this will get closed

Thank you for keeping me in check. I didn't want to sound carried away, but I don't deal well with ignorance. This thread goes from people making adequate comments (no legal advice on my part) to people bashing on civil servants. If only they knew what the job entails...

Thank you Badger. --Eddie

[SWHCPA]

Originally Posted by eynigush

Don't bother. I don't get tickets, I write them. She'll be at court the time you're scheduled to appear. Your word against hers and the judge has the power to increase the amount of the ticket if the whole speeding thing comes out in the open. Take your licks, pay the fine, goxto traffic school and make sure cop/deputy/highway patrol isn't behind you when you gun it.

--Eddie

Ditto....just be glad that "dumba$$" isn't fatal. You have to know your surroundings 110% of the time, including the surrounding traffic.

[Badger]

Originally Posted by eynigush

Thank you for keeping me in check. I didn't want to sound carried away, but I don't deal well with ignorance. This thread goes from people making adequate comments (no legal advice on my part) to people bashing on civil servants. If only they knew what the job entails...

Thank you Badger. --Eddie

After 20 years...I don't let that crap bother me...Be safe out there!

[Goldman]

Alright guys, I think this thread is done, thanks again. Mistakes happen, but I can see that neither side is that forgiving.

[Black LS3]

Originally Posted by eynigush

Every ticket he writes that day will be given the same court appearance date. It isn't something that is automated. Here in California you're given the date on the ticket. That day will be day the officer is off. WHether or not YOU appear has nothing to do with it. He has to go no matter what. If you, as well as any others he wrote a ticket to don't show up, he/she goes home paid for three hours of OT.

Hope this answers your question. --Eddie

Yep,.. That answers my question thank you.

[Raven02TA]

IMO, you got lucky and should pay the ticket.... i dont know where in va you got pulled. but you are lucky she didnt give you more than one ticket.... unnecessary acceleration (4-points), failure to obey highway markings(which would mean posted speed limit) or improper driving (3 points), and speeding (4-points) on top of that.

here in va that would add up to 11 points.... take the hit of three points... go to a driving class and get 2 of them back, call it day. and be safer next time around.

if you were in fairfax im surprisd that she didnt give you all those tickets and then some... they are sticklers out there.....

[Kurt_OH]

It is kinda funny to not notice a cop right behind you. Too bad the cop dash cam doesn't have a pic of her face as you took off! Bet it was like 'You have GOT to be kidding me!?'

LOL

[Alain]

Originally Posted by Z/28orSs

Your in the worng so try getting it down to a no point violation unsafe driving or someting like that. cops are always dicks seeing as how my tax dollars pay for your radar,car gun bulliets etc. and overtime you should give as many breaks as needed

one of the most ignorant statements i've ever read !! like someone else here said, attitude goes a long way. with yours, you'll be lucky if you enough money left over to make your car payments.

i guess the family members of the man whose life myself and my squad mates saved on christmas eve secretly thinks we are dicks.

grow up pal !