I work at the court. In order to ask my question, I need to give an example:
In order to come to court, they either have to be admitting with an explanation or denying responsibility. The ones who are admitting are usually just people who know they committed the violation, but have a clean record thus far and are worried about the points on their record. If they do, in fact, have a good driving record, our magistrate will get rid of the points. But here's the thing....Say the person in the question has a speeding ticket. That's a $90 fine and 2 points on their driving record. The magistrate can't just "wipe off" the points, but has to change the violation to one that doesn't carry points. So, he'll usually change it to impeding traffic, which is a no point violation and a $130 fine. This is where people get pissed. They start saying how we're just fishing for money. What I really want to say is "He took away the points, what do you expect?", but I can't say that. What do I say?
2006-06-27 11:43:47 · 6 answers · asked by biancosunero 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I know EXACTLY how you feel and really, the only thing you can do is smile and not say what you are thinking. The reality is that the people aren't actually angry with YOU, they are angry with themselves, their Wife, Husband, Child, whoever got the speeding ticket. But the best part is knowing that the many Insurance Companies have wised up on the no points plea deal and STILL might jack up their rates for the offender.
Hang in there, try to remember the angry people aren't angry at you for anything you've done, and keep smiling. Good Luck.
2006-06-27 11:55:14 · answer #1 · answered by cc smith 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Tell them: you got a good deal for yourself why are you crying about that?
Then remind them of the old adage: never look a gift horse in the mouth.
If they are still crabby about it; tell them to knock off the speeding, cause that's what caused the fine in the first place.
2006-06-27 18:51:52 · answer #2 · answered by redsoxfan11x 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could ask them if they want 2 pts. and $90, or 0 pts. and $130. If they don't care so much about money, their record will be clean. If they don't care so much about points, their pockets are $40 deeper.
2006-06-27 18:49:32 · answer #3 · answered by pish_01 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't do the crime if you can't afford it...
In actuality, I'd tell 'em the points will cost them more than the fine especially in insurance costs...
2006-06-27 18:49:12 · answer #4 · answered by chairman_of_the_bored_04 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we can take it back to court if you like...they were in the wrong in the first place, they have no room to complain.
2006-06-27 18:48:14 · answer #5 · answered by cookie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it or leave it, *******. And stop speeding!
2006-06-27 18:47:28 · answer #6 · answered by meathead76 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋