[L99BEN]

Maybe the cop won't show. Sometimes when that happens and you have a nice judge, the case gets thrown out.
If the cop does show, being your first offense they may reduce the speed and fine...
Maybe invest in proven good radar/laser detector.

[jrisebo]

Ask him if he has ever driven a camaro. Be honest, tell him that they are made to drive fast, and even at 101, they will stop on a dime and handle the same as 80mph. Offer to let him drive it.

[nyrfan]

Originally Posted by jrisebo

Ask him if he has ever driven a camaro. Be honest, tell him that they are made to drive fast, and even at 101, they will stop on a dime and handle the same as 80mph. Offer to let him drive it.

I'd stop at being honest, the rest is just going to come off as sarcastic.

[nyrfan]

Originally Posted by DarkneZZ

How much insurance rate will hike up you think?
percentage wise

There is no way to tell, too many factors. Can be minimal (although unlikely given the speed and points), could be 50%, only time will tell.

Like others have mentioned, I'd get a lawyer if I were you.

[Baylor16]

I would just be very apologetic and let them know that you know you screwed up and that it wont happen again. i got out of a 65 in a 40 by doing that one time, it was genuine i was running late to school and a SHERIF pulled me over (you know its bad when that happens) Anyway i somehow got out of it. Also you said first time in the US? where did you come from? and how long have you been here? this could help a lot in this case. also i know in la the ticket for having your tail gate down is like 300 bucks. so good luck man.

[rontammy0]

[QUOTE=coreyaustin17;6347273]well good morning to you too MR BUZZKILL
i get your point.. but driving down an empty stretch of highway yes an interstate actually im endangering no one but myself and the guy who attempted to follow (his choice) i totally agree that sometimes its not cool to go fast but hey im a succesful 23 year old kid whose had more sports cars then most old men so if i decide im gonna drive my car balls to the wall im gonna do it it might be stupid or whatever but luckily ive made enough smart decisions to where i can afford to drive however i want well first get out of your moms house... live a little , get a wife, have some kids....next thing you know you will be one of those old me....and much smarter then you are now, at 23 with so many sports cars as you state..you are either a spoon fed young man ...your not a kid anymore..pull up those pants....or your full of it

[dkp2LT]

You want advice from a lawyer who is an actual expert or a bunch of people you don't know who claim to be experts?

Get what you pay for!

Good luck.

[rontammy0]

Originally Posted by dkp2LT

You want advice from a lawyer who is an actual expert or a bunch of people you don't know who claim to be experts?

Get what you pay for!

Good luck.

lol thats true..you get what you pay for and if its free you end up with this

[vroomapunk]

Originally Posted by coreyaustin17

well good morning to you too MR BUZZKILL
i get your point.. but driving down an empty stretch of highway yes an interstate actually im endangering no one but myself and the guy who attempted to follow (his choice) i totally agree that sometimes its not cool to go fast but hey im a succesful 23 year old kid whose had more sports cars then most old men so if i decide im gonna drive my car balls to the wall im gonna do it it might be stupid or whatever but luckily ive made enough smart decisions to where i can afford to drive however i want

Congrats on all your money or w/e. You are still a bonehead for going 138 on a highway, one day you will realize that when you get older. (im younger than you btw).

There is nothing in that situation keeping you alive, the asphalt, guard rails, your car, etc, none of them are set up to take a wreck at those speeds.

Go to a track, put on a helmet, and go as fast as you want, and pay less than the ticket, and stay alive.

[Norm Peterson]

Originally Posted by coreyaustin17

well good morning to you too MR BUZZKILL
i get your point.. but driving down an empty stretch of highway yes an interstate actually im endangering no one but myself and the guy who attempted to follow (his choice) i totally agree that sometimes its not cool to go fast but hey im a succesful 23 year old kid whose had more sports cars then most old men so if i decide im gonna drive my car balls to the wall im gonna do it it might be stupid or whatever but luckily ive made enough smart decisions to where i can afford to drive however i want

Then make one smart driving decision in your life and take it to Lime Rock Park on a track day where you can drive as hard as your guts and/or skill allows. Or bring it down to NJMP in Millville NJ.

I drive through your neck of the woods from time to time and I sure as hell wouldn't be expecting somebody to be catching me doing almost double my speed, and if you're coming over either the bridges or any of the hills that fast, all of a sudden somebody like me will be right there in front of you. The road is empty only as far ahead as you can see, even for you.

I've heard of the Guardian Angels thing set up between CT state troopers and the families - and I'm sure you know what I mean here. As an outfit they deserve way more respect than what you're displaying here.


Norm

[daveagogo1]

Technically you were were exceeding the speed limit by 31 MPH and you arr worried about 2 points? Lucky your car wasn't hauled off for being a super speeder and reckless driving.

[Mr. iNCREDIBLE]

Originally Posted by DarkneZZ

Hello everyone,
I was driving today to San Francisco in my Camaro and didn't even notice how it got up to 100mph, seconds later I see a police officer U-turning from the opposite lane on I-5 with his strobelights on. Long story short he pulled me over for exceeding 100mph limit (101) and gave me a ticket with a mandatory appearance in court.
Is there a chance that Judge will allow me to take traffic school to get rid of the points on the license? (even though that going over 100mph adds up 2 points without a possibility to correct violation?)
How should I approach judge in this situation? What should I say? This is the first time I was ever pulled over in the US and I feel very stressed.
Help please.

wanna know what my 100+ ticket resulted in back in 1993 from the CHP?

300 hours of community service
$8,500 Fine (stayed if I completed the community service within the ordered time frame)
$5,500 for the attorney
$1,400 impound fees.
6 month license suspension.

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My advice, get one of those traffic specialist attorneys (now a days they are like $1,500) otherwise you will get boned.

Originally Posted by JustRaf

Hello my brother from another mother.LOL.. Yo, I think you need to appear at San Francisco on the county that you were cited for that speeding ticket. I thought you were caught in LA. But anyhow you can always ask the JUDGE to lower your fine as well as to decrease the points on your license and attend for traffic school. I know it sucks but you have to drive back your ass from LA to San Francisco( 6-7 hours travel).

this is very bad advice.. 25+ over the limit is a misdemeanor in California, chances of the Judge lowering the fine is slim to none.

What will happen here because of being triple digits is the D.A. in your county WILL get the case, and you WILL be prosecuted, this is not a normal traffic court situation.

If you can get the D.A. to drop it to under triple digits (and chances are you will need an attorney for that) AND get it under 25+ over, then traffic school is an option.

Anything 25+ over and traffic school is not an option, anything triple digit is a misdemeanor traffic offense.

Take it from someone who has been thru it, the laws here have gotten HARDER since 1993, not easier..

These are State Vehicle Codes, not county laws, so it will go to the Superior Court, not to traffic court, that is why you have a mandatory appearance.

I also suggest you get a ride to the court, because the Judge can remand you to custody and impound your vehicle on the spot if he so chooses.

You need an attorney. This is a serious matter.

[Mr.Jgunn65]

Bend over, grab your ass cheeks and spread 'em because the judge is going right up in ya. I can't believe your are still walking the streets. If you were in Georgia or the Carolinas, you would be in a orange jump suit waitin for you arraignment.
WTF were you thinking?

[13SS]

I hope they throw the book at you to teach you a lesson that you clearly need. Oh yea, way to go to the internet for validation of your badass-ness. What a douche.