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ORNGASM · 01-12-2014, 01:43 PM

Knew it was just a matter of time...but yeah...first ticket with the Camaro. Cop says he clocked me going 83 in a 45.

45 on a 4 lane highway? Rt 138 east...just before Jamestown bridge.....45... really? Well the cop gave me a huge break....summons was 55 in a 45. Not sure why I got the break....maybe he knows the 45 limit is crazy.

So I'm thinking ...I'll get the ticket dismissed in court....for having a clean record for three years. I look at my record and realize I was pulled over for tinted windows and no front plate....a week prior to the three year mark.....bummer.

Any experienced advice out there as to whether I should bother trying to get this ticket dismissed? It's only 10 over....$95.... and I'll have to take time out of work. Not sure if it is worth the court time. But then again it could get dismissed and not raise my insurance.

HELP!

PAUL SS · 01-12-2014, 02:39 PM

I think it's always worth trying to get a moving violation ticket dismissed. Go for it.

John E · 01-12-2014, 02:43 PM

Agreed ^^^

Evil-Bee-NH · 01-12-2014, 02:55 PM

Fight it anyway most cops in my area state or local don't show up for moving violations unless it's an actual 85 in a 45 case in this cae he screwed up tried to make it sound better but 10mph over on a highway will get tossed by any reasonable judge anyway.

trashmanssd · 01-12-2014, 03:56 PM

I'd fight it and if u have a smart phone check out the Waze app.

Normagene · 01-12-2014, 04:07 PM

They usually in worst case scenario cut the fine in half so if that's worth it to you then fight it. No radar detector??? Mine has saved me $$$$$$millions$$$$$$!!!!!!!!! Just saying.

1olddude · 01-12-2014, 10:13 PM

I know here in Utah you can go to a few traffic school classes to keep it off the insurance. The fine is one thing but the insurance companies sometimes raise your rate when you get a ticket so it's a double whammy! Good luck.

ORNGASM · 01-13-2014, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trashmanssd

I'd fight it and if u have a smart phone check out the Waze app.

App looks cool...Thanks!...I'm gonna check it out.

ORNGASM · 01-13-2014, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Normagene

They usually in worst case scenario cut the fine in half so if that's worth it to you then fight it. No radar detector??? Mine has saved me $$$$$$millions$$$$$$!!!!!!!!! Just saying.

Yeah...I have one.....had it turned down for some stupid reason.

v6sonoma · 01-13-2014, 01:07 PM

Go to court and claim good driver. Those other tickets aren't do to poor driving. You'll only have to pay court fees and be on your way.

ORNGASM · 01-13-2014, 01:07 PM

Thanks for all the replies and advice! I think I'm gonna fight the power!

OK2DRUL · 01-13-2014, 01:24 PM

I don't know what the laws are in Rhode Island, but in Georgia your insurance and license aren't affected if the ticket is less than 14 over. Once you get over the 14 then they add points to your license and rates increase. Anything below that doesn't get reported and it's like it never happened. I got a ticket Saturday night, cop clocked me 55 in a 35, right before it changed to a 45, but still got me. He wrote the ticket down to 48 in a 35, but made a note in the comments section that he reduced it (keeps you from going to court and getting it dismissed). Doesn't affect me any other than the $100 fine. I just pay them and go about my business. Taking time off of work isn't worth it to me.

dkbmx993 · 01-13-2014, 02:04 PM

Careful. When a cop pulls you over he also writes a narrative in the computer that is sent to the courts. Often times it is stated the speed was much higher than recorded and then in that case you make yourself look like an ass. I was clocked at 140+ according to the officer which I believe because I was alreading slowing down and he lowered it to 85 in a 65. I gladly paid the 300. In was much better than losing my liscenc considering I drive a tractor trailer

Spartan01 · 01-13-2014, 02:11 PM

ALWAYS FIGHT THE TICKET.
As a former LEO, the best advice I can give you is:
Hire a traffic lawyer.
The ticket is$95 so most traffic lawyers will charge you around 15% more than the price of the ticket.
If the cop doesnt show up, you win,
if the cop made the slightest mistake on the ticket, the lawyer can get it dismissed, often, if you try to pull this yourself, the judge will not dismiss the ticket- Remember, the courts are designed to make money for the state and for lawyers, not to provide you with justice.
Consider pleading guilty with an explanation- Judges like this way more than pleading not guilty.
Remember, it is not your word vs. the cop's word, it is your word vs. the state, for which the cop is acting as an agent.

01-12-2014, 01:43 PM	#1
ORNGASM Drives: 2013 2LT RS IOM Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Newport, RI Posts: 155 View My Garage	First speeding ticket Knew it was just a matter of time...but yeah...first ticket with the Camaro. Cop says he clocked me going 83 in a 45. 45 on a 4 lane highway? Rt 138 east...just before Jamestown bridge.....45... really? Well the cop gave me a huge break....summons was 55 in a 45. Not sure why I got the break....maybe he knows the 45 limit is crazy. So I'm thinking ...I'll get the ticket dismissed in court....for having a clean record for three years. I look at my record and realize I was pulled over for tinted windows and no front plate....a week prior to the three year mark.....bummer. Any experienced advice out there as to whether I should bother trying to get this ticket dismissed? It's only 10 over....$95.... and I'll have to take time out of work. Not sure if it is worth the court time. But then again it could get dismissed and not raise my insurance. HELP! __________________

01-12-2014, 02:39 PM	#2
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,688 View My Garage	I think it's always worth trying to get a moving violation ticket dismissed. Go for it. __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

01-12-2014, 02:55 PM	#4
Evil-Bee-NH 603 Camaros Drives: 2017 NGM I4 1LT Coupe Join Date: May 2012 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 6,779 View My Garage	Fight it anyway most cops in my area state or local don't show up for moving violations unless it's an actual 85 in a 45 case in this cae he screwed up tried to make it sound better but 10mph over on a highway will get tossed by any reasonable judge anyway. __________________ MY 2017 I4 CAMARO BUILD JOURNAL \| YOUTUBE \| INSTAGRAM \| 316RWHP - 385 RWTQ HPTUNERS DYNO TUNE \| 12.693s @ 105MPH 1/4 Mile

01-13-2014, 01:07 PM	#10
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	Go to court and claim good driver. Those other tickets aren't do to poor driving. You'll only have to pay court fees and be on your way. __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

01-13-2014, 01:07 PM	#11
ORNGASM Drives: 2013 2LT RS IOM Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Newport, RI Posts: 155 View My Garage	Thanks for all the replies and advice! I think I'm gonna fight the power! __________________

01-12-2014, 02:43 PM	#3
John E Drives: 2014 2SS rs 6M Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Palm Beach Posts: 168	Agreed ^^^

01-12-2014, 03:56 PM	#5
trashmanssd Drives: Black 14 2SS/1LE/RS 14 Tundra Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Plymouth, Ma Posts: 2,414	I'd fight it and if u have a smart phone check out the Waze app.

01-12-2014, 04:07 PM	#6
Normagene Drives: 2013 Ashen Gray M6 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Eastern, Mass Posts: 2,615 View My Garage	They usually in worst case scenario cut the fine in half so if that's worth it to you then fight it. No radar detector??? Mine has saved me $$$$$$millions$$$$$$!!!!!!!!! Just saying.

01-12-2014, 10:13 PM	#7
1olddude Drives: 2013 2LT/RS Silver Ice Metallic. Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Utah Posts: 104 View My Garage	I know here in Utah you can go to a few traffic school classes to keep it off the insurance. The fine is one thing but the insurance companies sometimes raise your rate when you get a ticket so it's a double whammy! Good luck.

01-13-2014, 01:24 PM	#12
OK2DRUL ace5.org (Atlanta Club) Drives: 2010 Black/IOM 2SS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: St. Simons Island, GA Posts: 1,011	I don't know what the laws are in Rhode Island, but in Georgia your insurance and license aren't affected if the ticket is less than 14 over. Once you get over the 14 then they add points to your license and rates increase. Anything below that doesn't get reported and it's like it never happened. I got a ticket Saturday night, cop clocked me 55 in a 35, right before it changed to a 45, but still got me. He wrote the ticket down to 48 in a 35, but made a note in the comments section that he reduced it (keeps you from going to court and getting it dismissed). Doesn't affect me any other than the $100 fine. I just pay them and go about my business. Taking time off of work isn't worth it to me.

01-13-2014, 02:04 PM	#13
dkbmx993 Drives: 2010 camaro ss 6spdmanual Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: wethersfield ct Posts: 208	Careful. When a cop pulls you over he also writes a narrative in the computer that is sent to the courts. Often times it is stated the speed was much higher than recorded and then in that case you make yourself look like an ass. I was clocked at 140+ according to the officer which I believe because I was alreading slowing down and he lowered it to 85 in a 65. I gladly paid the 300. In was much better than losing my liscenc considering I drive a tractor trailer

01-13-2014, 02:11 PM	#14
Spartan01 Drives: Evil Eva, 2010 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Falls Church, Virginia Posts: 3,600	ALWAYS FIGHT THE TICKET. As a former LEO, the best advice I can give you is: Hire a traffic lawyer. The ticket is$95 so most traffic lawyers will charge you around 15% more than the price of the ticket. If the cop doesnt show up, you win, if the cop made the slightest mistake on the ticket, the lawyer can get it dismissed, often, if you try to pull this yourself, the judge will not dismiss the ticket- Remember, the courts are designed to make money for the state and for lawyers, not to provide you with justice. Consider pleading guilty with an explanation- Judges like this way more than pleading not guilty. Remember, it is not your word vs. the cop's word, it is your word vs. the state, for which the cop is acting as an agent. __________________ "You simply cannot trust quotes found on the internet." -Abraham Lincoln