Any advice?

[bcasurvey]

one thing they forgot to mention....

[bcasurvey]

it didn't come through?
a radar detector, I never drive without one saved me many time...

[jd10013]

Originally Posted by bcasurvey

it didn't come through?
a radar detector, I never drive without one saved me many time...

yea, but it probably wouldn't have saved him. even if they weren't using laser, being as he was by himself they probably didn't hit him till they saw him. with instant on systems a detector will only help you when they lighting up people ahead of you.

[RED10LS]

What ever you do get a Lawyer!!!!!!!

[Cheeyuhh]

Originally Posted by stevey_frac

If you get into the go peddle, it's pretty easy to get into triple digit speeds. Around my parts anything over 50 km/hr over the speed limit is considered 'Racing' and comes with obscene fines, and they can potentially crush your car. As a result, I have the Camaro set to warn me when I hit 135. Gives me lots of time to get back out of the throttle...

Sucks that this happened to you. I'd fight it. Don't know how it works where you are, but around here, they give you the chance to talk to the prosecutor, who will generally try and get you to plea to a lesser ticket to keep you out of the court system. Easier and cheaper for everyone.

wow! I wish it was that easy. Down here its almost impossible to get a break, but I think I'm just gonna suck it up and take it. I was wrong for doing so, so I need to pay the price.

[Cheeyuhh]

Originally Posted by Wileycoyote

Just think of it this way, those cops probably saved you from a serious crash. At those speeds things happen so fast and all it could take is an animal to run across the road or another car pull out, and that leaves you with no reaction time at that kind of speed. It just ain't worth it.

You are exactly right! I realize that now. Im considering this a blessing in disguise.

[Cheeyuhh]

Originally Posted by Fred 6528

Let's see in one post you stated that you was going 135 and in this post you stated cops can be jerks.

Yes cops can be jerks. Especially the ones around here. I will admit the cop that arrested me was nice about the whole thing. Just some of the other ones were jerks.

[Msmall143]

I am waiting on my court date for doing 98 in a 55. I was cited on a major interstate outside dc at midnight and i was the only car on the road. Va is very strict on reckless driving. I've hired a lawyer and was told to expect a weekend or 2 in jail. I'm basically willing to go to jail for a few days to avoid a suspended license. I'm 30 and I haven't had a moving violation in over 11 years (11 years is how far back my driving record goes)

My only advise to you is stop seeking legal advice on the Internet, none the less a car forum!

This is how much my ticket will end up costing me
Ticket - $300
Court costs - $100
Lawyer - $2000
2 speedometer calibrations - $75 each = $150
Driving school - $65
Aggressive driving school - $70
Shop to re-calibrate speedo - $60
Pull driving record - $25
Court costs will be - $69
Expected fine on top of ticket - $250 a $2500
I don't expect my insurance to go up because this is my first ticket and the driving schools give me plus points which balance out the points I get for the ticket.

If my license is suspended or restricted factor in several hundred for taxis.

And I'm sure there will be more.

Given the above, the fact my ticket has already caused me a lot of stress I still believe 98 in my car isn't very fast. What I realized is that my opinion means nothing to the state of va, law makers, and police officers.

[Cheeyuhh]

Originally Posted by Southern Comfort

This just seems like common sense...
1) Get a Lawyer ask about NOLO and Driver Ed specials.
2) Unload the Camaro and drive something unremarkable for awhile.
3) Delete your post about the higher speeds unless you would like to explain them to a judge one day.

well nar dur. If you read the fine print I was asking for advice. I know what to do!

[Cheeyuhh]

Originally Posted by Msmall143

I am waiting on my court date for doing 98 in a 55. I was cited on a major interstate outside dc at midnight and i was the only car on the road. Va is very strict on reckless driving. I've hired a lawyer and was told to expect a weekend or 2 in jail. I'm basically willing to go to jail for a few days to avoid a suspended license. I'm 30 and I haven't had a moving violation in over 11 years (11 years is how far back my driving record goes)

My only advise to you is stop seeking legal advice on the Internet, none the less a car forum!

This is how much my ticket will end up costing me
Ticket - $300
Court costs - $100
Lawyer - $2000
2 speedometer calibrations - $75 each = $150
Driving school - $65
Aggressive driving school - $70
Shop to re-calibrate speedo - $60
Pull driving record - $25
Court costs will be - $69
Expected fine on top of ticket - $250 a $2500
I don't expect my insurance to go up because this is my first ticket and the driving schools give me plus points which balance out the points I get for the ticket.

If my license is suspended or restricted factor in several hundred for taxis.

And I'm sure there will be more.

Given the above, the fact my ticket has already caused me a lot of stress I still believe 98 in my car isn't very fast. What I realized is that my opinion means nothing to the state of va, law makers, and police officers.

Geez!! I heard that VA was pretty bad! That is pretty insane!!! I feel for you man! That really sucks!!

[jd10013]

Originally Posted by Msmall143

I don't expect my insurance to go up because this is my first ticket and the driving schools give me plus points which balance out the points I get for the ticket.

your joking right? depending on what you actually plea to, or get it reduced to, and which company your with, there's a 50/50 chance they drop you. they aren't going to give you a pass for going double the speed limit in a sports car because you haven't had a ticket in a while. they're going to assume you drive fast and recklessly all the time, but managed not to get caught up till now.


anyway, +1 on the VA thing. cops and laws are tough. it's not quite as bad here in the Fredericksburg area, but when I head into NOVA or south to Richmond I always watch my speed. there's so much money up in NOVA they can put a cop on every corner, and 1 every mile on the interstates.

oh, and you said multiple calibrations. why 2, and did they accomplish anything?

[knitetrain05]

Originally Posted by MBS

Get a Lawyer

Dido

[Pi kappa alpha]

Originally Posted by Ecofx86

What's stupid, is why even make fast car if you only supposed to go a certain speed. We should all drive hybrids than.

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All it takes is one mistake. It can happen to anybody.

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by Ecofx86

What's stupid, is why even make fast car if you only supposed to go a certain speed. We should all drive hybrids than.

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That's like saying they shouldn't make Jeeps or other off road vehicles because most of them are never driven off road.. Just because a car can go 150 doesn't mean you have to drive it that fast to enjoy it.