First Ticket in RX-8
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First Ticket in RX-8
Well I went to court today for my first ticket I received since I purchased my 8. I got clocked going 60 in a 40. I decided to represent myself and hope for the best. You know the old saying "If you represent yourself you have a fool for a client". I was worried, but it actually turned out ok. I used the Chewbaca defense.
Ladies and gentlemen, this is Chewbacca. Chewbacca is a Wookiee from the planet Kashyyyk. But Chewbacca lives on the planet Endor. Now think about it; that does not make sense!
Joking, but I did get the ticket reduced to 45 in a 40 which I was happy with, considering that NY State Troopers are not allowed to plea bargin anymore. I guess my right foot will have to obey itself a little better now. Just wanted to share my good news.
Ladies and gentlemen, this is Chewbacca. Chewbacca is a Wookiee from the planet Kashyyyk. But Chewbacca lives on the planet Endor. Now think about it; that does not make sense!
Joking, but I did get the ticket reduced to 45 in a 40 which I was happy with, considering that NY State Troopers are not allowed to plea bargin anymore. I guess my right foot will have to obey itself a little better now. Just wanted to share my good news.
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Originally Posted by chickenwafer
that's good. But a 45 in a 40 should have been dismissed because that could have been speedometer error.
Nonetheless still a victory!
Nonetheless still a victory!
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Originally Posted by Redpit10
Well I went to court today for my first ticket I received since I purchased my 8. I got clocked going 60 in a 40. I decided to represent myself and hope for the best. You know the old saying "If you represent yourself you have a fool for a client". I was worried, but it actually turned out ok. I used the Chewbaca defense.
Ladies and gentlemen, this is Chewbacca. Chewbacca is a Wookiee from the planet Kashyyyk. But Chewbacca lives on the planet Endor. Now think about it; that does not make sense!
Joking, but I did get the ticket reduced to 45 in a 40 which I was happy with, considering that NY State Troopers are not allowed to plea bargin anymore. I guess my right foot will have to obey itself a little better now. Just wanted to share my good news.
Ladies and gentlemen, this is Chewbacca. Chewbacca is a Wookiee from the planet Kashyyyk. But Chewbacca lives on the planet Endor. Now think about it; that does not make sense!
Joking, but I did get the ticket reduced to 45 in a 40 which I was happy with, considering that NY State Troopers are not allowed to plea bargin anymore. I guess my right foot will have to obey itself a little better now. Just wanted to share my good news.
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Originally Posted by chickenwafer
that's good. But a 45 in a 40 should have been dismissed because that could have been speedometer error.
Nonetheless still a victory!
Nonetheless still a victory!
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Originally Posted by chickenwafer
that's good. But a 45 in a 40 should have been dismissed because that could have been speedometer error.
Nonetheless still a victory!
Nonetheless still a victory!
Yeah I figure I'll take what I can get, and not push my luck. Its actually three points on my license, probably a fairly insignificant raise in my insurance, and I also only had to pay a $45 fine.
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Originally Posted by tajabaho1
care to elaborate? I need to go to court for going 60 on a 40 also......pleaseee
Basically for my I said something along these lines:
Me: "Hello your honor (yeah corny, but judges love it)
I was speeding on the night of this incident. It is not something I do normally, and I corrected my speed when I glanced down and saw I was gong over the speed limit. I didnt even realize that I was clocked on radar until I passed the officer about 300 yards up the road. I do not take driving for granted, and as you can see by my record I have 0 points and 0 accidents in the last 10 plus years. Driving is a privilege and I know that. I was hoping that I could plead guilty to a lesser infraction."
Judge: "What do you have in mind?"
Me: "Perhaps 45 in a 40, please?"
Judge: "Officer do you have problem with this plea?"
Officer: "No, sir"
Ta da ticket reduced by 15mph. Yes it would have been better to have it thrown out Razz, but beggers cant be choosers. Ive seen people with lawyers be less successful than I was today. So Im thrilled.
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I've never had any luck getting a ticket turned over completely in court, but generally its always reduced to like 5 over. It never seemed to matter how small the ticket was in regards to insurance before I turned 25. I would always be punished massively by the insurance company and dread the policy renewal date knowing that I'd be looking at a massive increase for my indescretion(s).
Since I passed the 25 years of age barrier last year, my insurance/ticket anxiety has been grately reduced. I got a ticket last year after I turned 25 and renewed my poicy, and inspite of the ticket, the policy premium went down the next billing cycle. It just keeps going down! I even added my fiancee to my policy and she has an accident at fault with over 10k of damage, The multi car discount outweighed the penalty of her accident by a long shot. I have great coverage too. I'm not sure if its just that GMAC insurance is the best thing ever, or its just the reward for aging out of the highest liability bracket. Either way, I'm no longer panic stricken when I get speeding tickets. I just consider it random taxation.
Since I passed the 25 years of age barrier last year, my insurance/ticket anxiety has been grately reduced. I got a ticket last year after I turned 25 and renewed my poicy, and inspite of the ticket, the policy premium went down the next billing cycle. It just keeps going down! I even added my fiancee to my policy and she has an accident at fault with over 10k of damage, The multi car discount outweighed the penalty of her accident by a long shot. I have great coverage too. I'm not sure if its just that GMAC insurance is the best thing ever, or its just the reward for aging out of the highest liability bracket. Either way, I'm no longer panic stricken when I get speeding tickets. I just consider it random taxation.
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Originally Posted by eforer
Since I passed the 25 years of age barrier last year, my insurance/ticket anxiety has been grately reduced. I got a ticket last year after I turned 25 and renewed my poicy, and inspite of the ticket, the policy premium went down the next billing cycle. It just keeps going down! I even added my fiancee to my policy and she has an accident at fault with over 10k of damage, The multi car discount outweighed the penalty of her accident by a long shot. I have great coverage too. I'm not sure if its just that GMAC insurance is the best thing ever, or its just the reward for aging out of the highest liability bracket. Either way, I'm no longer panic stricken when I get speeding tickets. I just consider it random taxation.
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Originally Posted by Fanman
Do they have traffic school in your state ? Out here they let you take it every 18 months, so that the ticket doesn't go on your record.
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