Got my first speeding ticket! NOT GOOD!

ROBBDOGG1986 · 07-18-2010, 07:26 AM

I was headed to a drag event this morning on a country road so decided to gun it thinking of nothing, well I passed this store with an unmarked cop car didn't even see it coming! Speed limit was 45 I got up to like over 100. Got clocked at 94. At 50 over they arrest you and impound your car.... Ya.... VIP was really nice thank god, he liked my car and the sound of it. I haven't had a ticket in like 5 years. I have to go to court to see what the fine is. I think I have a good chance with this, cop said I was polite and respectful. So I hope the judge considers that and my record. What do you think guys? Do I have a chance of getting off the hook easy or will I pay hefty in fines??

John Shields · 07-18-2010, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ROBBDOGG1986

I was headed to a drag event this morning on a country road so decided to gun it thinking of nothing, well I passed this store with an unmarked cop car didn't even see it coming! Speed limit was 45 I got up to like over 100. Got clocked at 94. At 50 over they arrest you and impound your car.... Ya.... VIP was really nice thank god, he liked my car and the sound of it. I haven't had a ticket in like 5 years. I have to go to court to see what the fine is. I think I have a good chance with this, cop said I was polite and respectful. So I hope the judge considers that and my record. What do you think guys? Do I have a chance of getting off the hook easy or will I pay hefty in fines??

Judges rarely look at how the person acts... but your record will definitely come into play. The Officer can try and talk on your behalf if he wants... but 50 over (basically)... that's rough. Lesson learned I guess... or at least it will be when the fines are dealt.

gen5fan · 07-18-2010, 07:50 AM

You're a menace on the road......what were you thinking.

hummerman · 07-18-2010, 08:13 AM

Dont sweat it....
My outlook on driving is this....
Tickets are a fact of driving..... Some just have better luck than others.

rdblan2 · 07-18-2010, 08:16 AM

You were going almost 100mph in a place where the limit was 45?

The judge isn't going to be pleased. Respectful to the cop or not, you're not going to be happy when you walk out of court.

mhood · 07-18-2010, 08:18 AM

Yea, 94 in a 45 is gonna cost you big time. IMO it should too. There are much better/safer places to jump on it...no Interstate on ramps where you live?

thespymaster · 07-18-2010, 08:23 AM

I can tell you my driver license history was clear until I got my Z06 , two years ago, after 10 days of having it, I got clocked at 105 in a 55 mph......... Cop was kewl, still got the ticket, prior to court, I took a Driver Safety Course, and knew about a 8 HOUR couse a judge would typically order and took it in advance. (( ALL CAN BE DONE ONLINE ))

In court, I presented both and confess my sins for what happened, and how I could of put the safety of others at risk and the judge, was impressed and just had me pay the ticket and court cost and didnt apply the points!!!

prostock69 · 07-18-2010, 08:28 AM

If I were you, I'd get a traffic lawyer. He can help you get it reduced. It'll be worth it in the long run. In the future, take your car to the track if you feel the need for speed

John Shields · 07-18-2010, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mhood

Yea, 94 in a 45 is gonna cost you big time. IMO it should too. There are much better/safer places to jump on it...no Interstate on ramps where you live?

It was especially bad that you said you drove by a store... which some kid could have walked out of and crossed the street. It's not like you were out in the middle of BFE (how it sounded to me). I think the judge might be concerned about that.

Here in Colorado you could have gotten a bunch of charges at that speed and it would have been justified. Be thankful the cop was being cool with you.

buzzy56 · 07-18-2010, 08:32 AM

Sorry TOAST ! Been there a few months ago about the same numbers on the top end in a 55 mph zone.Unmarked except for the sides of car pulled up stayed with me for a few minutes,pulled ahead of me two car links and tapped it's brake lights twice and zoomed off.Lucky for sure or I would be where you are at.Good luck.You probably will need it.

whether we like it or not.

3min3m2 · 07-18-2010, 08:44 AM

Fwiw, in West Virginia you would have been attempting suicide...

navyflyer72 · 07-18-2010, 08:45 AM

whether we like it or not, the speed limit is there for a reason (believe me, I am not throwing stones, I've pulled in MORE than my fair share of tickets in the 1 year that I have had this beast). Sometimes I wish I lived in the SouthWest where I could go out into the desert and put my foot into it, or I wish I owned my own road race circuit... I can dream about what I would do if I won powerball (my own Laguna Seca in my backyard).

jagan323 · 07-18-2010, 08:48 AM

lol, I think you may not get off the hook that easy this time sir. However, i do know how you felt, and why you were on Full Speed Ahead mode. It's just an addiction you get when you have such a powerful car =p But yeah, it's our responsibility to keep ourselves and our cars under control =p

oldfriend · 07-18-2010, 08:48 AM

YOUR CHANCES ARE VERY SLIM OR NONE ps bring your checkbook with you on court day

07-18-2010, 07:26 AM	#1
ROBBDOGG1986 Tampa Gulf Coast Family Drives: 2010 CAMARO SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: fl Posts: 850 View My Garage	Got my first speeding ticket! NOT GOOD! I was headed to a drag event this morning on a country road so decided to gun it thinking of nothing, well I passed this store with an unmarked cop car didn't even see it coming! Speed limit was 45 I got up to like over 100. Got clocked at 94. At 50 over they arrest you and impound your car.... Ya.... VIP was really nice thank god, he liked my car and the sound of it. I haven't had a ticket in like 5 years. I have to go to court to see what the fine is. I think I have a good chance with this, cop said I was polite and respectful. So I hope the judge considers that and my record. What do you think guys? Do I have a chance of getting off the hook easy or will I pay hefty in fines?? __________________ BALLSS2 the Wall! :5thgenvert:

07-18-2010, 07:50 AM	#3
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07-18-2010, 08:23 AM	#7
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07-18-2010, 08:28 AM	#8
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07-18-2010, 08:32 AM	#10
buzzy56 buzzy56 Drives: 2ss summit white L99 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: paradise Posts: 1,115 View My Garage	Sorry TOAST ! Been there a few months ago about the same numbers on the top end in a 55 mph zone.Unmarked except for the sides of car pulled up stayed with me for a few minutes,pulled ahead of me two car links and tapped it's brake lights twice and zoomed off.Lucky for sure or I would be where you are at.Good luck.You probably will need it. whether we like it or not. __________________ OLD SCHOOL / NEW SCHOOL COOL

07-18-2010, 08:13 AM	#4
hummerman Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: canada Posts: 114	Dont sweat it.... My outlook on driving is this.... Tickets are a fact of driving..... Some just have better luck than others.

07-18-2010, 08:16 AM	#5
rdblan2 Drives: 2SS RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,272	You were going almost 100mph in a place where the limit was 45? The judge isn't going to be pleased. Respectful to the cop or not, you're not going to be happy when you walk out of court.

07-18-2010, 08:18 AM	#6
mhood Orange Camaros Rule! Drives: 2010 1SS LS3 RS IOM Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,559	Yea, 94 in a 45 is gonna cost you big time. IMO it should too. There are much better/safer places to jump on it...no Interstate on ramps where you live?

07-18-2010, 08:44 AM	#11
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07-18-2010, 08:45 AM	#12
navyflyer72 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS 6spd, BLK/CYB GRY Join Date: May 2009 Location: MD Posts: 456 View My Garage	whether we like it or not, the speed limit is there for a reason (believe me, I am not throwing stones, I've pulled in MORE than my fair share of tickets in the 1 year that I have had this beast). Sometimes I wish I lived in the SouthWest where I could go out into the desert and put my foot into it, or I wish I owned my own road race circuit... I can dream about what I would do if I won powerball (my own Laguna Seca in my backyard). __________________ The Zac Hartwell & Ryan Dunn Tribute Camaro Project and Tour Benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project & Garth Brooks Teammates for Kids

07-18-2010, 08:48 AM	#13
jagan323 I have no life Drives: 06' Subaru STI, ex-Camaro V6 LLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 3,189	lol, I think you may not get off the hook that easy this time sir. However, i do know how you felt, and why you were on Full Speed Ahead mode. It's just an addiction you get when you have such a powerful car =p But yeah, it's our responsibility to keep ourselves and our cars under control =p __________________ List of Camaro DIY The Blog

07-18-2010, 08:48 AM	#14
oldfriend Drives: Fiat 500 E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 32.7607/N. 16.95947/W Posts: 7,816 View My Garage	YOUR CHANCES ARE VERY SLIM OR NONE ps bring your checkbook with you on court day

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