I quit smoking yesterday and today I got a speeding tickt for going 131 km's in a 100 zone. I know that is why because I can't think of anything else right now besides smoking and I never speed. This is my first ticket ever. Do you think they will understand and reduce or eliminate the fine or am I just going to be wasting my time?
2007-02-06 04:14:25 · 17 answers · asked by Vanessa 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Sounds like a good lawyer could use a temporary insanity defense. They've gotten people off for things such as PMS, so why not. Smoking is an addiction--fight the ticket.
2007-02-06 04:35:26 · answer #1 · answered by Holiday Magic 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi there!! Greetings from India. I believe that you should tell them the truth. Whatever were the consequence of your actions should also be put forward, because if I am the Judge I shall certainly look into the brighter aspects of a personality who is willing to change for good not only for herself but for the community and for coming generations as well. All this makes me believe that the person is not a regular offender (as you mentioned u got ur first ticket) but has made an unconscious mistake by virtue of the conditions of quitting from smoking recently. Leave the rest to the Judge and do not feel bad at all. Be proud, that you were true not only to your conscious but made it public as well. If they understand , Good, if not, keep trying for being true and responsible in future as well. All the best. MTV ENJOY !!
2007-02-06 04:37:43 · answer #2 · answered by PRASHANT B 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are wasting your time. Take the punishment and it will help you to remember the date of when you quit smoking. Think of it as a little reminder that it works to your advantage that you will need to be more aware to keep your speed down and quit smoking.
Keep up the good job and much success in your struggle to quit smoking. YOU CAN DO IT!!!
2007-02-06 04:24:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I backed into someone in a parking lot (one of the times) I quit smoking, it really does make a difference, not that the law would recognize this, I'm cured now, use the nicotine lozenges, and remember just one cigarette and you'll have to start over
2007-02-06 04:36:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is such a lousy excuse. If I were a judge I would double the fine for wasting my time by making me listen to that crap. I didn't start speeding when I quit smoking.
2007-02-06 04:23:16 · answer #5 · answered by FlyChicc420 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They may understand, but that is not a valid reason. That is just an excuse. You were speeding, take responsibility, pay the ticket and move on.
2007-02-06 04:27:58 · answer #6 · answered by scrow_80 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am pretty sure that they are not going to go along with that excuse. You are probably right with that though. You probably was speeding because your nerves was on end from quitting smoking.
2007-02-06 04:19:01 · answer #7 · answered by southg11 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could certainly try to contest the fine, but chances are they're going to view this as just another in a long line of excuses. It never hurts to try though! Good luck.
2007-02-06 04:17:41 · answer #8 · answered by Brutally Honest 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Quiting smoking is no reason or excuse for such behavior, and they will state that in court. If you were on your monthly, would you tell them PMS was the cause?
2016-03-29 07:48:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quitting smoking is all about taking responsibility for your actions and loving your body and your health enough to do what is safest and healthiest for you.
So think of paying that speeding ticket in the same way: taking responsibility for your actions and loving your body and health enough to do what is safest and healthiest for you (driving the limit or closer to it)
2007-02-06 04:19:08 · answer #10 · answered by T 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋