TheKurgan Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSURB Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 I think it is time to grease to pocket of a politician or two and get that driving record squashed for good!!!!!!! HSURB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SHELBY GT Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 You got your own Hero Card!Good Job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckySnake Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 How much is your insurance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelsey Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 I think you need a new lawyer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKurgan Posted February 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 How much is your insurance? It's $120 per month for my car and my 98 Ranger together. They don't know I have any tickets somehow. They ran a check on me about 6 months ago. Of course 2 of those tickets came since I bought the Shelby. The oldest one came in my '05 stang. And yeah I'll be getting a lawyer for the next one. I don't think I can go 2 more years without another ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelsey Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 And yeah I'll be getting a lawyer for the next one. I don't think I can go 2 more years without another ticket. It's getting really bad with those speed cameras, can't really argue those Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSURB Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 It's $120 per month for my car and my 98 Ranger together. They don't know I have any tickets somehow. They ran a check on me about 6 months ago. Of course 2 of those tickets came since I bought the Shelby. The oldest one came in my '05 stang. And yeah I'll be getting a lawyer for the next one. I don't think I can go 2 more years without another ticket. On a serious note, I would get an attorney now and get at least two of those off the record. It can easily be done and would pay for itself in a 24 month period. I had to help a friend get it done once, and it actually worked. HSURB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKurgan Posted February 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 It's getting really bad with those speed cameras, can't really argue those That's true. I've already decided my next mod will be an escort. The one ticket in June is one I'll never forget. I got that one the following Monday morning going to work the weekend after I bought the SGT. 2 cops on bikes couldn't catch me and I never even saw 'em. Got called down from work at my desk because they went around looking for the car and got lucky and found it. Protested it and lost in court. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69dejavue Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 No offense but attorneys are the only one to win if you go to court. You will generally lose and the attorney gets paid anyway.[ Help me out here LuLu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azquadz Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 You have to look out behind you! That is the most generic letter I have ever seen.....since when does a state government care if they OFFEND someone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSURB Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 No offense but attorneys are the only one to win if you go to court. You will generally lose and the attorney gets paid anyway.[ Help me out here LuLu. If you have a ticket for a simple violation like this, you can hire an attorney and have it expunged from your record. I know of two people that work for larger corporations that had to have this done when changing jobs, before they could get their next company vehicle. One was as simple as getting a parking ticket off their record. I'm not recommending you not pay your fine, or ticket. That doesn't have anything to do with this aspect. I'm just saying it may be worth the investment to have previous convictions (of a simple moving violation) removed from your record for insurability purposes. Just my opinion. HSURB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDT Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 It's getting really bad with those speed cameras, can't really argue those "SPEED CAMERAS"????????????? How can they prove who the driver is????????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Rodgers Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 Every ticket I have received in the past 10 years or so I have gone to court and they have reduced it to a lower speed or a non-moving violation. They just want the money, you pay either way. Twice they threw it out because the Cop never showed. I have not gotten a ticket in the past 3-4 years(Knock on wood), but before that I got emall the time. That was when I had my Guards Red Porsche 911 so I am sure that did not help. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07shelbygt109 Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 That's true. I've already decided my next mod will be an escort. The one ticket in June is one I'll never forget. I got that one the following Monday morning going to work the weekend after I bought the SGT. 2 cops on bikes couldn't catch me and I never even saw 'em. Got called down from work at my desk because they went around looking for the car and got lucky and found it. Protested it and lost in court. You definitely needed a lawyer on that one. If they lost sight of you and didn't have photo proof you should never have been convicted. Any lawyer would have used the argument that the cops were just picking on you because you had a car that looked like one that evaded them. I had the same situation happen to me a few years ago. The trooper was after a green Mustang and I just happened to have one. I fought it in court and came out winning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKurgan Posted February 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 If the judge wants you to get a ticket then you're going to get a ticket. I'm not so lucky in this department. I have protested several on my own with what I thought were open/shut cases. I did talk to attornies before I went to court but none of them guaranteed me they could win in court. I'll look into talking to an attorney to get some exspunged. Didn't know that was possible after I've already paid the ticket and it's already on my record. Maybe that would help. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelsey Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 "SPEED CAMERAS"????????????? How can they prove who the driver is????????????????? your plates, I guess you really can't peg a driver, but you can get the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken07gt500 Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 It's $120 per month for my car and my 98 Ranger together. They don't know I have any tickets somehow. They ran a check on me about 6 months ago. Of course 2 of those tickets came since I bought the Shelby. The oldest one came in my '05 stang. And yeah I'll be getting a lawyer for the next one. I don't think I can go 2 more years without another ticket. Mathematically, the next one should be on 9/15/08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbydream1 Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 If you have a ticket for a simple violation like this, you can hire an attorney and have it expunged from your record. I know of two people that work for larger corporations that had to have this done when changing jobs, before they could get their next company vehicle. One was as simple as getting a parking ticket off their record. I'm not recommending you not pay your fine, or ticket. That doesn't have anything to do with this aspect. I'm just saying it may be worth the investment to have previous convictions (of a simple moving violation) removed from your record for insurability purposes. Just my opinion. HSURB Some states also offer a driver's education class-pay the fine, then 2 boring hours on a weekday evening and then the ticket doesn't hit your record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKurgan Posted February 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 Some states also offer a driver's education class-pay the fine, then 2 boring hours on a weekday evening and then the ticket doesn't hit your record. Yeah the last one I got the cop told me that too, but when I called to ask about it they told me it's not offerred if the ticket is 20mph over the speed limit. The last 2 I got are both 20mph over the limit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelsey Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 Yeah the last one I got the cop told me that too, but when I called to ask about it they told me it's not offerred if the ticket is 20mph over the speed limit. The last 2 I got are both 20mph over the limit. How fast were you going? Man 20mph over, that sucks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKurgan Posted February 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 How fast were you going? Man 20mph over, that sucks! Last one was 95 in a 70 around Texarkana(dumb I know). The one before that one was 65 in a 40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyDude Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 Dude, here is what you gotta do for now on... Before you take off, you are suppose to yell out....DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY.....then you floor it! Hey, its been working for me so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bull Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 Yeah the last one I got the cop told me that too, but when I called to ask about it they told me it's not offerred if the ticket is 20mph over the speed limit. The last 2 I got are both 20mph over the limit. well..so you have had contact with some of the brothers...you can do 2 things..slow down...or dont get an attitude on a traffic stop with one of the brothers...attitude is always a ticket from where i am standing which is usually looking at where you are sitting...this is what i have gleemed from years of experience in dealing with people getting these type of nasty grams....good luck with a lawyer...in most states department of motor vehicle considers driving a privledge and does not need any court permission to pull a license...it is at there discretion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT/SC#0471 Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 I think you need a new lawyer! +10000000000. Driving is a privledge, that slays me everytime. I am sure Jefferson and the boys did'nt think horseback riding was a privledge. You need a better driving plan and a radar detector and a great traffic attorney! Bummer man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT/SC#0471 Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 well..so you have had contact with some of the brothers...you can do 2 things..slow down...or dont get an attitude on a traffic stop with one of the brothers...attitude is always a ticket from where i am standing which is usually looking at where you are sitting...this is what i have gleemed from years of experience in dealing with people getting these type of nasty grams....good luck with a lawyer...in most states department of motor vehicle considers driving a privledge and does not need any court permission to pull a license...it is at there discretion... The lawyer is for WHEN you get a ticket, not after you get this letter. So asskissing does not get you a ticket? Either way lawyers get you off. $300 a pop, bang no record, try it you'll like it! Smile, be cool, sign ticket then have someone meet them in court while you have a nice day at the beach... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT/SC#0471 Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 No offense but attorneys are the only one to win if you go to court. You will generally lose and the attorney gets paid anyway.[ Help me out here LuLu. No offense taken, but my records clean...works in WA state, and all the gearheads know it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69dejavue Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 Re the speed cameras. I certainly do not agree with the concept. But in most states they do not have to prove who the drive is. It is a civil action against the vehicle. In many states with speed cameras you pay your fine and there are no points and it does not go on your record. The state of AZ has just proposed to balance the budget by authorizing many more speed cameras. I wish there was a license plate cover that worked against the cameras! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuLu Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 Help me out here LuLu. Ummm...I don't think I can offer much help/advice here. But, I find bull has the bases covered... well..so you have had contact with some of the brothers...you can do 2 things..slow down...or dont get an attitude on a traffic stop with one of the brothers...attitude is always a ticket from where i am standing which is usually looking at where you are sitting...this is what i have gleemed from years of experience in dealing with people getting these type of nasty grams....good luck with a lawyer...in most states department of motor vehicle considers driving a privledge and does not need any court permission to pull a license...it is at there discretion... I can honestly say I have not had a ticket in 30 years. This doesn't mean I didn't get caught. But, that's passed now. I am Joe Citizen today and my "professional courtesy" as a LEO also retired. Truth be known, I almost didn't get hired because of my "youthful adventures". Was a time in 1970, I had more money invested in cash bonds than I spent on my GMC 6:71 blower kit for my '69 BB Camaro. Once I got the police job, I was always in some hot water over my driving habits, bosses yelled and yelled, even tried to suspend me. "It's a police car, not a battering ram!" "Motor patrol is not a demolition derby!" But...Who do you think they called to the front of the "snake" in a hot chase? Who did they call when hospitals needed to transport harvested organs to surgery? I haven't changed, never will. So, I suppose for the next few years I'll be a kid again and I never leave the house without cash bond in my pocket. I expect I'll be getting one of these warnings myself someday. Happy motoring, gents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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