Pulled over for speeding

cooltoy

Isn't it 10% not 10 km? I think there is a 10% error in radar guns and they could get thrown out of court if the ticket is for less then 10% of the speed limit.

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mishuko

well the major highways that post 100 if you're doing 120 it's not an issue aslong as you're not weaving/tailgating too hard.

i can't remember where i heard that but i'm pretty sure it's 10kmh.

30 and 40 are majors

50+ is 'racing' (regardless if you are alone or not) or relabelled as 'stunt driving' and get a 7 day impound,7 days in slammer, 10k fine, 30 day impound, 50000000 demerits, and a wack of but hurt.

oh they also have some other qwerky rules for what they classify stunting. like ripping a left with no advance when a light turns green

njobe89

being nice and respectful can go only so far. i've have talked to a lot of cops and even still play basketball with some. i had one tell me that on a day that he was forced to work (he had tickets to go to a game, but got called in) he handed out the most tickets he ever did. he stopped everyone for anything he could lol.

while it can pay to be nice, just because you're nice doesn't mean you won't get the full ticket. however, it is better then being an arse and leading it somewhere else.

when stopped i just answer yes or no sir. nothing more nothing less.

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axmea?

Glad you got off a ticket.

An officer pulled me over. I readily took accountability because I knew what I did. Long story short, he pulled me over simply to get a closer look and ask what exhaust I had on. We then started talking about cars and Z's at that point. We exchanged business cards and that's it.

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sp911

got pulled over for doing 4 miles over the speed limit?! yikes, I do double that before getting to the stop sign at the send of my street. seriously, I'm definitely not a crazy or fast driver but that's crazy. I've gotten a ticket for doing 79 in a 55 (out of state) but only warnings for 39 in a 25 and 69 in a 55. definitely depends on the cop and yes not all are bad. neither of those were in my z by the way.

barncobob

traffic school online is way to go, I got a ticket took1.5 hrs online...3weeks later my girlfriend got ticket..i already knew the answers took 30 minutes and I gotta ALOT of brownie points for that one..

birdman71

In, California cops have to have a certification for Radar Gun Calibration with them, because cops have figured out ways to ramp up the speed that it reads on a car to write a ticket. Otherwise if they pull you over and say they shot you on the radar gun doing like 88 in a 65 and they don't have the certification, I get to tell them to have a nice day and roll up my window and proceed without their opinion afterward. Of course if you just take off and say bye they are going to think you are running. I have had a phrase memorized for a while cause I was pulled over 3 times for "speeding" and they all shot me on the radar and none of them had the certification.

"Officer, I understand your rationalization for pulling me over this [morning,afternoon,evening] but due to State of California regulations, all Radar Guns have to be calibrated and officers of the law using a radar gun must carry the Radar Guns Certification and must furnish documentation if requested by the Driver. If the officer is unable to furnish the documentation for the Radar Gun Calibration then there is no infraction due to the Radar Gun not being calibrated. Have a great rest of your day officer!"

They are supposed to say Have a good day back and leave, but if they give you issues you start recording.

That's when you get the 4 point ticket haha. Exhibition of Speed (burnout) and wreak less driving. Both worth 2 point in CA at least hahah.

no wonder, they weren't in your Z haha


Kind of not really. Now I am licensed in CA for everything except Mortgages and Mutual Funds, done lots of extra work to be where I am, but what you were talking about was something State Farm does on a national level most of the time. So i'll do my best to help you out here.

1 thing that happens when cars do get older or there aren't many around anymore, prices for replacement parts do go up since State Farm uses OEM parts in replacement during a claim. If the replacement parts for a car go up in price or become harder to find classifications for the car go up causing a slight increase in premium. That more than likely ISN'T the bulk of that premium increase you saw.

On June 22nd 2015 State farm had incurred a 5% rate increase across the board; now I know that was the percentage in increase for CA. I have had to handle a lot of customers calling in about the same issue you had though, I know a rate increase seems unfair, but from CA standpoint I looked at Average Rates and the last 20 years worth of rate increase/decrease and this is the first rate increase that State Farm has seen in just over 15 years.


Ill PM you some options you can look at to help premiums for you hopefully.

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MagmaRed370z

Nice cop. You are lucky. Some cops are jealous and they will give you the ticket.

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cinderblocked

phew, lot of weird information in this thread.

speaking as someone who has been on both sides of those flashing lights..


what I'm about to say goes for Canada only, as I don't have experience in the US. You should never speed, but WHEN you do, because everyone does it, try to avoid going 15 over. It depends on your province, detachment, mood of the officer, mood of the officers boss etc.

if and when you get pulled over, turn the car off, turn your music off, roll down your window in advance, have your license, permit(registration) and proof of insurance out. this includes taking them out of whatever little plastic protector you keep them in.

be polite, but don't say anything obviously incriminating. don't make excuses. If any other Canadians ave questions feel free to shoot me a pm

kenchan

I've had this happen too not in my z but in my other hobby cars in the past..

JARblue

I had this happen in the Z although I was speeding pretty good. Warning for 48 in a 35 mph frontage road just before entering the highway. He didn't talk my ear off or anything, but he was definitely into it and gave several compliments

I even gave some stupid excuse like I was speeding up to merge on the freeway, and here I am pulled over on a half mile long single lane entrance ramp He said "yeah right ... this car probably gets up to highway speed in 2nd gear" I gave him a sheepish look and said I could get her up to about 60 mph in 2nd if I wanted

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Ghostvette

Respectful is always the key. I got out of a 'go to jail' ticket (100+ in a 75) by pulling over as safely as I could, shutting everything down and having paperwork ready. The sheriff asked me if I knew why he was stopping me and I said "yes, I did something stupid". He told me what he had me on radar for and I asked him if he wanted me to exit the vehicle. He said 'no, I'm only going to write you for 'basic speed'. It's a $185 ticket.' I said thank you. 15 minutes later, I'm on my way to Wichita. Now he flashes his lights and waves to me when I pass where he sets up.

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vividracing

My Evo X draws a lot of attention and I am always with the flow of traffic on the hwy or the speed limit on local roads. Glad there are cops like that out there.

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Spooler

You guys are lucky. If I get pulled, I get a ticket. End of story. I have no luck.

2Zs4me

Got pulled over in my 93 TTZ for expired plates last year on Veterans Day. Cop said he wouldn't have even noticed my plates but was admiring the car as it drove by. He saw the veteran emblem on my drivers license and wished me a happy veterans day as he gave me my ticket.

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