I live in Florida and I was going 60 in a 30 mile zone. I had 2 last year for speeding also but I was going 15 over speed at most. I have a mandatory court date. What are they gonna do? Fine me and/or put me in jail?
Please no stupid answers like, did I kill someone or how many stop signs did I run over. I was speeding nothing more than that! Thank you!
2007-09-06 03:54:03 · 9 answers · asked by egoggle 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Maybe you should consider slowing down. 60 in a 30, especially in a residential area, is a good way to run someone over. I'd be pissed if someone went by my house going 60.
2007-09-06 04:10:33 · answer #1 · answered by thegubmint 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You were speeding, nothing more? You should watch some video of what happens to PEOPLE when someone was speeding and nothing more. It shouldn't take a genius to figure out that if you're doubling the speed limit in your vehicle, it becomes a weapon. So many people have been killed because of your mentality, it is sickening. Grow up and lay the hell off the gas pedal. Driving is a right, not a privelege. I'm glad you're not on the streets I have to drive on, because people like you make me nervous. Driving is the most dangerous thing you will do today, and if you don't believe me, either get your hands on some of that video I was talking about, or go ride with the local cops or EMTs.
Look at the wreck Hulk Hogan's son was in recently. That was attributed to excessive speed and nothing else.
2007-09-06 04:35:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You got lucky that you are in FL in Georgia you would have gone to jail and your car towed. Any speeding violation that is 25 MPH over the limit is reckless driving and a free ride to jail.
You should expect three things:
1 At least 1 year suspended license
2 Traffic Shool or community service
3 Your insurance will drop you and not many others will accept you unless it is in the hundreds of dollars per month
You gonna slow down now?
2007-09-06 04:22:52 · answer #3 · answered by Charlie Fingers 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The reason for the mandatory court date is that double the legal speed limit is no longer simple speeding, but is now the more serious crime of reckless driving. Possibly with additional charges.
Theoretically, you can be charged with reckless driving going 15 MPH in a 5 MPH zone.
2007-09-06 04:08:04 · answer #4 · answered by Free To Be Me 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless they prosecute it as reckless driving, the worst you'll get is a suspended license. That's pretty much the standard all across the US. 60 in a 30 might get prosecuted that way, but most likely it still won't be jail time or even if it is, it'll be no more than a month or two in a county jail.
2007-09-06 04:05:01 · answer #5 · answered by vyperjeedai 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really seem, concerned about this and maybe with good reason. Perhaps you had better think about turning over a new leaf and obeying the law before someone gets hurt. It might also be a good thing to get a lawyer who specializes in this type of offense.
2007-09-06 04:07:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You won't go to jail for speeding. You will be fined and you could have your license suspended (not likely though). If I were you, I would check into an attorney and see if they can get you out of it or get your fine(s) reduced.
2007-09-06 04:02:53 · answer #7 · answered by kba1a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you won't go to jail. Suspended license at the worst, but maybe just a fine.
2007-09-06 03:58:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fine most likely.
2007-09-06 04:00:04 · answer #9 · answered by Kevy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋