About a month ago I got pulled over for going 71 on a 55 in Georgia. (16 over). I was late getting home one night, sped up to pass someone in the right lane, and crossed over. I just recently got my court date and a fine of 125. I'm going to have to ask to reschedule my court date because I will be away, but I am definitely planning on showing up. This should put two points on my license, but I've been driving for a little less than 6 months and want to do everything possible to get those points off. Any suggestions of what to do, or comments of experience?
There's always the chance of the police officer not showing up, but I'd rather not depend on that.
Someone also told me I can talk to him before we go into court, and he might reduce my speed to 15 mph over. If he did, I wouldn't have two points put on my license. But, I'm also not sure if I can talk to him before hand.
Advice?
2007-02-12 09:27:46 · 5 answers · asked by gUESS 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Hi,
you will be very lucky to 'get away' with this. The police officer WILL turn up and you will be fined...you will, too, almost certainly get the 2 points on your licence.
One thing to try? Say your speedometer is reading a couple of miles per hour under what it should...you MAY get away with the 15 mph and not the 16 mph. May?
However, when you think about it this is not much of a defence, and could get you in deeper trouble with the law. In effect you would be saying 'Look I know I was speeding, but I thought I was only doing 15 mph over the limit, not 16mph.'
That makes it sound as if you deliberately went over the limit and make a habit of doing it 'just inside the cut-off' point for licence points. If you were the judge, how would you feel about someone like that?
I think the best thing to do is accept the fine and the points and when you are in a 55mph limited area do 55mph at the most. NOT 70, 71 or any speed over the posted limit.
You'll get there almost as quickly (I bet you weren't early on your trip when you got the citation) and you will get there more safely, as will all the other road users.
Sorry not to be of much help, but then, I wasn't the one speeding, was I?
Talking to the officer is unlikely to result in a change of his evidence, but if he really likes you you may be successful. (don't hold your breath!)
Cheers and drive safely,
BobSpain
2007-02-12 09:50:42 · answer #1 · answered by BobSpain 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
As an officer, I make it a point to appear in traffic court to insure my cases are heard.
I'm also willing to help anyone who asks! There ARE options where you can attend safe driver courses approved by the state which when sucessfully completed can prevent the point assessment!
Best wishes!
2007-02-12 09:56:33 · answer #2 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
How about NOT speeding??? Believe it or not, it's really not that hard to accomplish. As for right now, be a man and pay the fine you broke the law so deal with it.
2007-02-12 09:45:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Send a check for over the amount you are supposed to pay. They wont cash it, send it back and you wont have to pay it again. It will be dropped and not go on your record. Sounds crazy, but it works.
2007-02-12 09:36:10 · answer #4 · answered by Chris M 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
listen girl, i want to get with you. but im pretty sure all the guys do..
i wish we could meet so i can make sweet love to you
good luck with ur ticket
2007-02-12 13:45:30 · answer #5 · answered by darkstar1874 1 · 1⤊ 5⤋