My first speeding ticket
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My first speeding ticket
Well, it was bound to happen. I drive aggressive sometimes I guess... more so that I feel very comfortable traveling at higher speeds in the RX-8. I think it has something to do with the fact that the car handles like a dream and can get up to speed quickly. Anyway, it was late.. if your from Austin it was right around the south mopac area.
There werent any cars around so I gunned it up to about 135 or so for a nice straight away... I slowed back down to about 10 over and about 2 minutes later this cop is FLYING to catch up to me... pulls me over. He asked if I knew why he pulled me over (dumb question) I told him Yes, Sir... I was speeding. He asked me how fast he thought I was going (this is the funny part). "Well, I hit about 135 a couple miles back" He told me I was lucky because he only clocked me at 103. He then lowered the ticket down to 93 (nice guy, really). Anyway, so I got popped with a 93 in a 65, lucky to not go to jail I guess. But still, a hefty ticket... gonna have to wait until after the holiday season to pay that one off
There werent any cars around so I gunned it up to about 135 or so for a nice straight away... I slowed back down to about 10 over and about 2 minutes later this cop is FLYING to catch up to me... pulls me over. He asked if I knew why he pulled me over (dumb question) I told him Yes, Sir... I was speeding. He asked me how fast he thought I was going (this is the funny part). "Well, I hit about 135 a couple miles back" He told me I was lucky because he only clocked me at 103. He then lowered the ticket down to 93 (nice guy, really). Anyway, so I got popped with a 93 in a 65, lucky to not go to jail I guess. But still, a hefty ticket... gonna have to wait until after the holiday season to pay that one off
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Originally Posted by SOVINE
"Well, I hit about 135 a couple miles back"
Not only are you lucky to have the ticket reduced, youre lucky not to be in jail right now. Doing anything over tripple digits for more than a few seconds (to pass a car for instance) is wreckless and dangerous driving if you ask me.
Forreal though man, hasn't anyone ever told you youre 'innocent untill proven guilty'? If you keep your mouth shut at least you can fight the ticket, but you admitted outright to going fast enough to have your car empounded... not smart.
You should consider whatever cost this ticket has on your wallet to be a blessing, and I hope you learned to keep your lead foot on the track.
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i was doing something like that last night but uh i was in 3rd gear going 100 red lining, forgot to shift it cause i have sports shifter on it, until i heard a noise, i had my mazda 6, pretty stupid of me thou
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while I don't think that admitting to doing 135 might have been the best thing to do with most cops, I think this one might have appreciated your honesty. By being honest and not denying all wrong doing / being a *****, it seems as though you passed the officer's 'attitude test' and hence he showed mercy.
Do you know how much the ticket is going to be?
Do you know how much the ticket is going to be?
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Originally Posted by canaryrx8
why pay it? take defensive driving, you can do it online at your own pace for a fraction of the cost of the ticket. (if that's an option)
This is the first speeding ticket in my RX-8, but only my 3rd ticket in my life.
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You might be able to get Deferred Ajudication, you pay essentially the full amount plus court cost but agree to a type of probation, 6 mos or so, if you get no more tickets the violation doesn't go on your record. Deferred usually has a higher speed for disqualification (30 MPH over)
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I got pulled over today for exiting the freeway into my hotel at a high rate of speed and then (thanks to my mazdaspeed suspension) took the corner at damn near 45+
Cop busts a U and comes up behind me, RIGHT as i put my blinker on to turn into the hotel (going to get some lunch) i pull over in the parking lot, roll my windows down, take off my sunglasses, (my radar detector wasnt out thank god)
Anyways even with the speeding and (i found out) my proof of insuance was expired by a month. He let me go!!! One thing I think made a big difference when he asked if I was in a hurry for a reason, was my reply that I don't have a good excuse and I was speeding and all I can say is im sorry. I think showing them respect gets you respect.
He liked my car though - kept asking questions about it and stuff, made me feel good.
Cop busts a U and comes up behind me, RIGHT as i put my blinker on to turn into the hotel (going to get some lunch) i pull over in the parking lot, roll my windows down, take off my sunglasses, (my radar detector wasnt out thank god)
Anyways even with the speeding and (i found out) my proof of insuance was expired by a month. He let me go!!! One thing I think made a big difference when he asked if I was in a hurry for a reason, was my reply that I don't have a good excuse and I was speeding and all I can say is im sorry. I think showing them respect gets you respect.
He liked my car though - kept asking questions about it and stuff, made me feel good.
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Defensive drive is only allowed if you were going 24 and under.
Deferred Ajudication is allowed for 30 and under. Anything over that and I would highly suggest a attorney.
Deferred Ajudication is allowed for 30 and under. Anything over that and I would highly suggest a attorney.
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dont feel bad man .. thats just part of life .. as long as youre not causing accidents or killing ppl deal with it as with any other **** up.. man up to it .. take the reduced penalty as it was given to you .. pay the ticket get your closure .. clear your mind and keep your eyes open for those cops next time you're foot feels heavy
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Defensive drive is only allowed if you were going 24 and under.
Deferred Ajudication is allowed for 30 and under. Anything over that and I would highly suggest a attorney.
Deferred Ajudication is allowed for 30 and under. Anything over that and I would highly suggest a attorney.
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