While driving through Tennessee we got pulled over and the officer said he "paced" us doing 72 even though our cruise control was set at 62 in a 55 mph zone. I know for a fact that my spedometor is correct and that we were driving 62 NOT 72. I think he just pulled this crap because we are from out of state and he didn't think we would fight it. My question is this; has anyone had a similar experience in Tennessee and if so what was the outcome? I have a previous suspension on my license so if I have to take this ticket they might take my license again. I am so pissed at those cops...do I have a chance since they didn't radar us?
2007-01-01 04:11:58 · 9 answers · asked by Traci V 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Sorry, my point- I know 62 in 55 is still speeding but it's a different level of ticket, 7 over is a lot less than 17...I'd take the 7 over ticket and be happy but it pisses me off that the cop says I was doing 72 when I know I wasn't and I even told him my cruise control was set.
2007-01-01 04:18:04 · update #1
Ok-I know my spedo is correct because my car only has 6,000 miles on it and I took the car in when I got back to Florida and have a verified report from the dealer that the spedometor is correct. Next, the reason my license was suspended before has nothing to do with traffic violations, if you know anything about license suspensions you would know that there are a variety of reasons this can happen from drug possesion to not paying child support to getting an MIP.
2007-01-01 08:24:18 · update #2
Good luck with that one. If you go to court, the cop's testimony is considered "prima facie" evidence, meaning that it is presumed by law to be correct and accurate unless there is evidence to the contrary.
I'd strongly suggest getting an attorney to fight this, especially since your license may be in jeopardy. Sure, attorneys cost money, but in your situation that may be the lowest cost option.
2007-01-01 04:20:37 · answer #1 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cruise controls are not accurate. You can have surges. For example going down a hill will normally cause a surge in speed. Also going uphill will cause a surge in speed to bring the vehicle back up to speed.
When was the last time you had your spedometer calibrated? They do go out of calibration. How do you know "for a fact" that it is correct? Did you have a GPS system also registering your speed?
Also have you changed tires/wheels from the Original Equipment?
Now be honest for a moment. Who should a judge believe.
An admitted violator (it appears that the degree of violation is at issue) who has had so many previous tickets that your license is at riusk of being taken AGAIN!
Or a law enforcement officer who, if caught in a lie, would be fired and possibly criminally prosecuted?
Think of it like this, "Your Honor, I admit I stole money from the bank, but I only stole $100.00, not the $200.00 the officer said I did. I know I have stolen money before, but I wouldn't lie about the amount!"
If it was not you would you too be laughing as we are?
Remember acknowledgement of one's guilt goes a long way with a judge who hears lies after lies all day long.
2007-01-01 06:13:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think you should have just slowed down by keeping up with the cop your provoked him but you can take him to court as one of the above responders suggested but in the long run is this really worth you going through all this just to prove you are right? I got loads of tickets and all of the were deserved if you get off it will because the cop was speeding with out siren and lights either way its going to cost you time and money
2016-05-23 03:07:26 · answer #3 · answered by Patricia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there were multiple persons in the car and they are willing to
write a " Sworn Declaration " stating that they know for a fact that you were NOT speeding, then that's what I would do. Be specific
in your testimony, Make sure you get ALL the statements Notorized. ( Food for thought ); You stated that you were doing 62mph, Did you know in most states, 10mph, over the posted limit is grounds to TOW your vehicle?
GOD BLESS/GOOD LUCK!
2007-01-01 05:11:02 · answer #4 · answered by Chuck-the-Duck 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are worried about losing your license over this, go to court with a Lawyer who specializes in fighting traffic tickets. Make them look like you mean business, and do not be afraid to fight it as you have nothing to lose in this case if your license is in jeopardy.
2007-01-01 04:15:33 · answer #5 · answered by Middy S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You picked a bad state. Tennessee still believes in the ways of the old south. Chances are you won't win. You could pay an attorney but in the end you will pay more in legal fees and in court costs then the ticket will ever cost.
I used to live in Tennessee and I know how crooked they are.
Good Luck!!
2007-01-01 05:21:31 · answer #6 · answered by logan 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
From normal pacing distance they can't read your plates, they can only see your car, So they would not know you were out of state till they started to stop you.
All of the officers are fairly straight in TN, if they say a speed it would be that within a couple mile or two wrong.
2007-01-01 10:46:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I missed your point. 62 in a 55 is still speeding.
2007-01-01 04:16:08 · answer #8 · answered by Joe 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I read trucking magazines and Tennessee is notorious for screwing with people,
2007-01-01 04:14:38 · answer #9 · answered by tumbleweed1954 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋