OMG bad speeding ticket....any advice?

frost · 09-26-2009, 10:28 AM

Some advice from ehow.com:

"When you go to court, you most likely will appear before the clerk magistrate, before seeing the judge.
Tell the clerk magistrate or judge what happened. Be honest and tell him/her that you believe the fine is excessive and that you cannot afford to pay it. Explain that you are not denying responsibility, but you do not have the financial means to pay a fine that high. Most likely, your fine will be substantially reduced, and the issuing officer will not object to it. Good luck!"

carfr3ak · 09-26-2009, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by frost

Some advice from ehow.com:

"When you go to court, you most likely will appear before the clerk magistrate, before seeing the judge.
Tell the clerk magistrate or judge what happened. Be honest and tell him/her that you believe the fine is excessive and that you cannot afford to pay it. Explain that you are not denying responsibility, but you do not have the financial means to pay a fine that high. Most likely, your fine will be substantially reduced, and the issuing officer will not object to it. Good luck!"

This guy isn't driving a bucket, this is a relatively new $35k sports car, and he was doing double the speed limit. I honestly don't think the judge will fall for the BS and it will only make it worse, and if you don't have a lawyer to help reduce the charges and fines, he might keep the fine as it is, seeing as how you shouldn't do the crime if you can't do the time.

That's like robbing a bank, and telling the judge you don't have that many years left to live at the age of 30, and to please reduce the sentence.

Supra: You received community service? Did you have a lawyer with you, or points on the license?

frost · 09-26-2009, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by carfr3ak

This guy isn't driving a bucket, this is a relatively new $35k sports car, and he was doing double the speed limit. I honestly don't think the judge will fall for the BS and it will only make it worse, and if you don't have a lawyer to help reduce the charges and fines, he might keep the fine as it is, seeing as how you shouldn't do the crime if you can't do the time.

That's like robbing a bank, and telling the judge you don't have that many years left to live at the age of 30, and to please reduce the sentence.

I dunno man. I had to sit in traffic court for a couple hours waiting on my chance to argue a ticket. Everyone but 1 person who asked for a reduction got it. The only guy who didn't was doing over 150 on a bike, and being very argumentative with the officer in the court.
-For what it's worth.

carfr3ak · 09-26-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

I dunno man. I had to sit in traffic court for a couple hours waiting on my chance to argue a ticket. Everyone but 1 person who asked for a reduction got it. The only guy who didn't was doing over 150 on a bike, and being very argumentative with the officer in the court.
-For what it's worth.

Let's hope his judge is having a good day then.

frost · 09-26-2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by carfr3ak

Let's hope his judge is having a good day then.

lol, got that right

dpspc11 · 09-26-2009, 12:11 PM

VA is tough, but it really depends on the county. In my misspent youth, I got a reckless driving ticket Fairfax county, which is has to be the toughest. I was going 92 in 55. I didn’t take it very seriously. My license was suspended at first, I then appealed and ended up w/a restricted license for 6 mos.

Judges want to see you pay, as in pay for a lawyer. Judges were once lawyers. My lawyer was around $800, the actual fine for the violation was only $160 or so.

Don’t fool yourself, this is a big deal. Get a layer. The cop will show up. Your previous tickets matter. Take a defensive driving course. Get you speedometer calibrated, then be prepared to have you *** handed to you. I pled no contest w/an explanation on my first time around, I plea-bargained on my appeal. You never know how it will end up, but prepare yourself for the worst and hope for the best.

Good luck.

frost · 09-26-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dpspc11

VA is tough, but it really depends on the county. In my misspent youth, I got a reckless driving ticket Fairfax county, which is has to be the toughest. I was going 92 in 55. I didn’t take it very seriously. My license was suspended at first, I then appealed and ended up w/a restricted license for 6 mos.

Judges want to see you pay, as in pay for a lawyer. Judges were once lawyers. My lawyer was around $800, the actual fine for the violation was only $160 or so.

Don’t fool yourself, this is a big deal. Get a layer. The cop will show up. Your previous tickets matter. Take a defensive driving course. Get you speedometer calibrated, then be prepared to have you *** handed to you. I pled no contest w/an explanation on my first time around, I plea-bargained on my appeal. You never know how it will end up, but prepare yourself for the worst and hope for the best.

Good luck.

Agreed that the cop will show up. You would have a chance if this was a small ticket, but not for this one. Hopefully you were really cool toward the cop, because that could make a difference in court.
dps, you think calibrating the speedo will matter for a 110mph ticket?

dpspc11 · 09-26-2009, 12:19 PM

When I was waiting for my case people were dropping like flies. People were lying and acting oblivious to their violations had the book thrown at them. Judges won't fall for that stuff. People that pled no contest w/clean records almost always walked w/just a minimal fine.

dainedazz · 09-26-2009, 12:21 PM

I guess we all learn from our own mistakes

from relationships to our trials in life to minor court cases like these

after i was off the hook with my case, i hardly hop on the fast lane. i'd hop on the fast lane only to pass someone thats going unreasonably slow for who knows why & to avoid big trucks (hate em!) but yeah basically if the speed limit is 60, best believe im doing 55 now lol

GOOD LUCK.

dainedazz · 09-26-2009, 12:24 PM

^^ and i dont give a F who revs at me or no matter who pulls up next to me not even a lambo. although i seen one the other night and i was very tempted to down shift and let him hear my engine roar lol but nahh... no more taking chances ^^

Pushing_Tin · 09-26-2009, 12:24 PM

When I was 19 and living in New Mexico I got a speeding ticket from the state police for 125 in a 55 on I-70. It was a mandatory court appearance. I got a lawyer but she did absolutely nothing for me because not only did I have to pay her I got the maximum fine and court costs.

2theextreme · 09-26-2009, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

When I was 19 and living in New Mexico I got a speeding ticket from the state police for 125 in a 55 on I-70. It was a mandatory court appearance. I got a lawyer but she did absolutely nothing for me because not only did I have to pay her I got the maximum fine and court costs.

Sorta why I didnt take one for my 110 in a 55.....just took a buddy to drive me home! That was cheaper!

frost · 09-26-2009, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

When I was 19 and living in New Mexico I got a speeding ticket from the state police for 125 in a 55 on I-70. It was a mandatory court appearance. I got a lawyer but she did absolutely nothing for me because not only did I have to pay her I got the maximum fine and court costs.

I got a similar ticket in texas, I guess they don't care as much becaue I just mailed in the fine ($300 and some change from what I remember).
No big deal at all, until my insurance company found out. That's when the money hit the fan.

Pushing_Tin · 09-26-2009, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

I got a similar ticket in texas, I guess they don't care as much becaue I just mailed in the fine ($300 and some change from what I remember).
No big deal at all, until my insurance company found out. That's when the money hit the fan.

I was in the military and right after I got the ticket and points I moved to Tokyo, and by the time I got back to the states that ticket was gone from my record.

frost · 09-26-2009, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

I was in the military and right after I got the ticket and points I moved to Tokyo, and by the time I got back to the states that ticket was gone from my record.

I'm still paying for that ticket. Another 6 months I think before insurance will drop it

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09-26-2009, 10:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	Some advice from ehow.com: "When you go to court, you most likely will appear before the clerk magistrate, before seeing the judge. Tell the clerk magistrate or judge what happened. Be honest and tell him/her that you believe the fine is excessive and that you cannot afford to pay it. Explain that you are not denying responsibility, but you do not have the financial means to pay a fine that high. Most likely, your fine will be substantially reduced, and the issuing officer will not object to it. Good luck!"

09-26-2009, 12:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
dpspc11 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Miami Beach Posts: 4 Drives: nada Rep Power: 17	VA is tough, but it really depends on the county. In my misspent youth, I got a reckless driving ticket Fairfax county, which is has to be the toughest. I was going 92 in 55. I didn’t take it very seriously. My license was suspended at first, I then appealed and ended up w/a restricted license for 6 mos. Judges want to see you pay, as in pay for a lawyer. Judges were once lawyers. My lawyer was around $800, the actual fine for the violation was only $160 or so. Don’t fool yourself, this is a big deal. Get a layer. The cop will show up. Your previous tickets matter. Take a defensive driving course. Get you speedometer calibrated, then be prepared to have you *** handed to you. I pled no contest w/an explanation on my first time around, I plea-bargained on my appeal. You never know how it will end up, but prepare yourself for the worst and hope for the best. Good luck.

09-26-2009, 12:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
dpspc11 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Miami Beach Posts: 4 Drives: nada Rep Power: 17	When I was waiting for my case people were dropping like flies. People were lying and acting oblivious to their violations had the book thrown at them. Judges won't fall for that stuff. People that pled no contest w/clean records almost always walked w/just a minimal fine.

09-26-2009, 12:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 228	When I was 19 and living in New Mexico I got a speeding ticket from the state police for 125 in a 55 on I-70. It was a mandatory court appearance. I got a lawyer but she did absolutely nothing for me because not only did I have to pay her I got the maximum fine and court costs.