Got one~~ (Speeding Ticket)

gsxr750 · 09-09-2012, 02:32 PM

You really can't count on the detectors protecting you or giving you advanced warning enough to slow down. Told most members this before, as I gave up on radar detectors more than 20yrs ago. Current detectors will just not repond far enough away to allow you to slow down and avoid detection.

I just got my first speeding ticket in 20yrs. here in vegas in a work zone by a state cop that paced or guessed the speed. Back on the east coast most courts won't accept a paced speed reading.

End result 5mph over plead down to a non moving violation $250 fine, so it just goes to show you that even if the cop doesn't clock you with any radar or laser, they can always fall back on the old guestimate and nail you any way, if the state court allows a pace reading.

Haboob · 09-09-2012, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by gsxr750

You really can't count on the detectors protecting you or giving you advanced warning enough to slow down. Told most members this before, as I gave up on radar detectors more than 20yrs ago. Current detectors will just not repond far enough away to allow you to slow down and avoid detection.

I just got my first speeding ticket in 20yrs. here in vegas in a work zone by a state cop that paced or guessed the speed. Back on the east coast most courts won't accept a paced speed reading.

End result 5mph over plead down to a non moving violation $250 fine, so it just goes to show you that even if the cop doesn't clock you with any radar or laser, they can always fall back on the old guestimate and nail you any way, if the state court allows a pace reading.

My seven year old Passport 8500 let's me know two to three miles ahead of time (Ka band). They definitely give enough warning.

And obviously there's no warning if they're sitting up there doing the math when you pass between two points, other than you seeing them from a distance (they have to be visible, otherwise it's entrapment). I use traffic for this too, people ahead hit their brakes every time they get a whiff of the 5-0, and no matter the time of night there's always traffic on our freeways and surface streets.

Thechidz · 09-09-2012, 10:03 AM

I got one a week into ownership but got it dropped down to $150 no points. Now I only punch it where I absolutely know I'm safe. Theres a time and place for fun and it doesn't have to be the track

Dallaz · 09-09-2012, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Red_Z

man..I have a V1 with me, but got hit with a Lidar.

I'm definitely not a fan of Radars. As much as I want the V1, every time I get pulled over is when I'm borrowing my friends V1 for a long trip/cruise and the only thing it's good for is knowing they didn't clock you if you didn't hear it going crazy as you pass by them. How far over the limit where you going?

eastwest2300 · 09-09-2012, 11:32 PM

Speeding tickets suck ballz

09-09-2012, 10:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
Thechidz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NY Posts: 1,009 Drives: Nissan 370z Monti Bl Rep Power: 17	I got one a week into ownership but got it dropped down to $150 no points. Now I only punch it where I absolutely know I'm safe. Theres a time and place for fun and it doesn't have to be the track __________________ I <3 my car

09-09-2012, 11:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 91,035 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684553	Speeding tickets suck ballz __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

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09-09-2012, 02:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
gsxr750 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: west Posts: 443 Drives: 2012 370z man. sport Rep Power: 15	You really can't count on the detectors protecting you or giving you advanced warning enough to slow down. Told most members this before, as I gave up on radar detectors more than 20yrs ago. Current detectors will just not repond far enough away to allow you to slow down and avoid detection. I just got my first speeding ticket in 20yrs. here in vegas in a work zone by a state cop that paced or guessed the speed. Back on the east coast most courts won't accept a paced speed reading. End result 5mph over plead down to a non moving violation $250 fine, so it just goes to show you that even if the cop doesn't clock you with any radar or laser, they can always fall back on the old guestimate and nail you any way, if the state court allows a pace reading.