Speeding Ticket Question.

thats odd. usually they drop the ticket down once you GO TO Court.......not at your car window. iam not sure however about the rest of your questions.

Just pay the ticket. The guy cut you a break and now you're seeing if you can take further advantage of it? I mean you did break the law, which you can't debate as you've admitted as much. So just pay the ticket.

I honestly don't think I would test my luck.
How about this scenario:
The cop does indeed show up, he then produces the accurate radar reading and of course the judge has no choice but force you to pay the real fine and lose points.
Honestly, the guy did you a favor. Don't mess with karma, and never ever try to dick a cop. Not gonna work out good in the long run :wink2:

Well he told me that I was polite, respectfull and didn't try to lie or get out of it, I don't have a long previous recrod, because of that I guess.

I'm not a dick, I just see an opportunity here, you say I broke the law, so I have to pay the price, but I guarantee you that the only difference between you and me, is that I got caught, because I'm sure you went over the speed limit whenever YOU drove last time. And if the cop does show up, I'll end up paying, and learn a good lesson.

"Mari0k wrote:

I'm not a dick, I just see an opportunity here, you say I broke the law, so I have to pay the price, but I guarantee you that the only difference between you and me, is that I got caught, because I'm sure you went over the speed limit whenever YOU drove last time. And if the cop does show up, I'll end up paying, and learn a good lesson.

It's my understanding the officer only has to show proof of your speed at the scene, when/if you ask for it. Radar guns do not have a month long history to be able to show what you did in court, at least to my knowledge.

I also got a speeding ticket recently (within past year at least), and while I felt I was wronged to a degree my grandfather (who is a lawyer) informed me it would be in my best interest to pay the ticket. In court he said, it will simply be my word vs the police officers in a case such as this, and I will waste my time going to court only to have to pay the fine anyway.

If you want to try your luck, by all means do so. I am not saying you shouldn't, just that I don't think it would be the most prudent thing.

"Mari0k wrote:

I'm not a dick, I just see an opportunity here, you say I broke the law, so I have to pay the price, but I guarantee you that the only difference between you and me, is that I got caught, because I'm sure you went over the speed limit whenever YOU drove last time. And if the cop does show up, I'll end up paying, and learn a good lesson.

If this is directed at me, and after re-reading my post, I could see how it could be, I truely apologize. I honestly wasn't calling you a dick, nor would I ever, just a bad choice of phrase on my part brother.

only way you win this is if the officer doesn't show in court. now, i have known people that get out of tickets bc the officer doesn't show, but I can tell you that the officers I work with LOVE court. it's paid overtime afterall, and on something as easy as a cite for speeding, no reason for them to not want to go really.

"azfinfanmang wrote:

If this is directed at me, and after re-reading my post, I could see how it could be, I truely apologize. I honestly wasn't calling you a dick, nor would I ever, just a bad choice of phrase on my part brother.

No, it was not directed at you,and I am sorry if I did come off as a dick.

"Mari0k wrote:

No, it was not directed at you,and I am sorry if I did come off as a dick.

Well its tough to tell. I see lots of things that "Kindve" look like dicks..

OMG- PEPPER (Dick)
OMG- CARROT (Dick)
OMG- Sam (Dick) :shifty:

Did u not get the option do go thru a class? Thats what I did when i got caught in a speed trap. Marik Everyone speeds but Alex is saying is that he gave u a break and u wanna screw the cop? Wow... That cop might be chewed out by a superior for giving u a break than alot less likely to ever do that for anyone again. However u could always go to court and hope the cop doesnt show cause than the case is thrown out.

"Skeet84 wrote:

Did u not get the option do go thru a class?

I did, but you are allowed to take it only 3 times in your lifetime.

"Skeet84 wrote:

and u wanna screw the cop? Wow... That cop might be chewed out by a superior for giving u a break than alot less likely to ever do that for anyone again.

Again, I am not trying to screw the cop, I just figured I could get out of it. Why pay 150 when there is a chance not to pay at all? I understand that I got a break and I am great full for it, I wasn't sure how the system works so I asked for some input.

"Skeet84 wrote:

However u could always go to court and hope the cop doesnt show cause than the case is thrown out.

I think thats what I will do.

"Mari0k wrote:

Long story short, I got pulled over doing 69 in a 50. The guy was an older gentleman, maybe in his 50s, he was straightforward and polite. He ended up citing me for going 9 over, and only a $150 or so dollar fine vs $300+ dollars and 4 points.

My question is...
Should I take this to court?
You might say that I am a moron, because he cut the ticket in half and I should be thankful, for which I am, but I see an opportunity here. From what I understand the police officers have to present the copy of what the radars showed when they clock speeders. So if I go to court, and he wrote me up for 9 over, while I was going 19, he will be wrong? I might be illogical here, but im assuming he would not show up in court if that was the case? Or am I wayyy off on this?

simple question will answer. Right or wrong will it cost you more to take off work to fight the thing or just pay the fine?? Probably gonna have to go at least 2 x's because the first time you will just be pleading guilty or not guilty.

Let us know how it turns out bro.

"2socks wrote:

simple question will answer. Right or wrong will it cost you more to take off work to fight the thing or just pay the fine?? Probably gonna have to go at least 2 x's because the first time you will just be pleading guilty or not guilty.

Well, court date might be set up on my day off, and I don't know if there will be a plea. To be all that honest with you it is not about the fee, it's about tue points on my license, therefore the increased insurance payment. School is always an option, but that also costs money and the limit of how many times ICANN actually do it.

I'd pay it. Cop cut me a break = win for me.

Take what's behind door #2 I'll end up getting a $300+ fine and points off..

Pretty much if you go to court and the cop shows you pay anyway. Both my parents got lucky getting off tickets that way, but doubt the majority do. :)

"texanphinatic wrote:

Pretty much if you go to court and the cop shows you pay anyway. Both my parents got lucky getting off tickets that way, but doubt the majority do. :)

From what I understand, it's completely random. My sis got out of 2 tickets like by simply showing up in court,however many people I know told me that they went to court and the officer was there,so I am still debating.

I have some personal friends that are cops, and when things like this happen, you are put on a "list" of people who . .. . . . . I won't finish that one. Next time you are pulled over, you may not be treated so politely.

The guy reduced your fine and was nice enough to put you within the bracket where no points are taken if you pay. So, pay the fine as that is already your best case scenario.

That is as good as it can get.

IMO, pay the fine and be done with it.

"SICK wrote:

thats odd. usually they drop the ticket down once you GO TO Court.......not at your car window. iam not sure however about the rest of your questions.

Not true. I've been pulled over several times where they dropped it.

Basically, if you go 15+ MPH over the speed limit the fine jumps WAY up. Most cops will be cool if you don't have any priors or a history of tickets and lower it. Not always, but a lot of the time.

And no, Mark, you shouldn't fight it. Pay the $150 and go to traffic school.

EDIT: Just saw another post...have you already been to traffic school 3 times? You need to settle down on the roads dude. You're in Ft. Myers, not Moscow.

**** you :lol:
I took the school once, got a ticket literally the first time i drove my car.
I know...

"HardKoreXXX wrote:

EDIT: Just saw another post...have you already been to traffic school 3 times? You need to settle down on the roads dude. You're in Ft. Myers, not Moscow.

"Mari0k wrote:

**** you :lol:

:sidelol:

Dude, think of it this way...youre already getting out of the points and the extra fine. Youre already in the under 25 bracket so insurance companies are already looking to hit you over the head with the mallet for more money. Dont test karma. Pay the 150, take the defensive driving crap if you want and be done with it. Seriously, if I was a cop I would show up just to be a **** and make you pay what I should have made you pay.

And no, you wont get out of the ticket because the cop cut you a break and only bopped you for going 9 MPH over. If anything if the judge hears what he did he may get in trouble and you may get the fine you should have gotten in the first place. When people like you try and work the system the next guy who gets pulled by that cop suffers. $150 is water under the bridge. I mean I know you'd rather use it to spend on something meaningful but when put in perspective here it could be a lot worse. You could be looking at double the fine and a 10-15% rate hike in your insurance. Do the math and take the gift youre being handed.

"Mari0k wrote:

Long story short, I got pulled over doing 69 in a 50. The guy was an older gentleman, maybe in his 50s, he was straightforward and polite. He ended up citing me for going 9 over, and only a $150 or so dollar fine vs $300+ dollars and 4 points.

My question is...
Should I take this to court?
You might say that I am a moron, because he cut the ticket in half and I should be thankful, for which I am, but I see an opportunity here. From what I understand the police officers have to present the copy of what the radars showed when they clock speeders. So if I go to court, and he wrote me up for 9 over, while I was going 19, he will be wrong? I might be illogical here, but im assuming he would not show up in court if that was the case? Or am I wayyy off on this?

You DO NOT fight this ticket! Do you hear me,young man? :lol:

Listen to experience,learn from the experience,pay the fine and move on.There is no other answer. :knucks: