Within the past 3 weeks, I receive 2 tickets. One for going 80 in a 65 and 60 in a 30. For the 1st situation, I had to drop my sister off to school. Took the highway, went w/ the flow of traffic on cruise control at 80, & all of a sudden I see the state trooper. I slowed down but I saw the cop pull out & put his lights on. He told me I was speeding 80 in a 65, I told him that I was going with the flow of traffic & I was in a hurry to drop my sister off. Didn't matter to him, gave me the ticket for speeding & no insurance, because I didn't have the insurance card with me. Next situation, just dropped my sister off to her ballet, driving home on one of the main roads going with the flow of traffic, 40-45 in a 30, All of a sudden I see a cop car trailing me, no lights yet. I turned on one of the streets and went to another main road 1/2 mi away, & then he put his lights on. The cop told me I was going 60-30, and I told him that the most I was going is 45 due to flow of traffic....
2007-09-06 23:21:15 · 6 answers · asked by Tony T 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
(cont'd) but he was acting like an ****** to me and gave me the ticket for speeding and no insurance because I didn't have my insurance with me again. So I was wondering if there is any way I can beat these 2 tickets in court, because honestly I can't afford any of these tickets and it will hurt my insurance. One thing I notice is that the cop in the 2nd situation didn't have me sign the tickets as the other office did from my first incident. Would that help me alot from dismissing the ticket? I really need some information or way to get rid of these tickets. BTW, please no smart comments about "you shouldn't been speeding, or be more responsible next time". Please, I need ways to beat these tickets, not get lectured about not speeding. Thank you.
2007-09-06 23:29:05 · update #1
There is no way to beat the tickets.
You already admit that you were speeding, and the officers will be in traffic court to testify as to their observations.
It sounds as though you need more than a lecture. But the fines you will be paying should be punishment enough.
BTW - calling a Police Officer an ***-hole in a forum answered by Police Officers, plus asking for advice on how to beat a ticket from the very Officers that issue them is immature, arrogant and insulting.
2007-09-07 01:08:11 · answer #1 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
You need a lawyer because the 30 in 60 is reckless driving. And the judge will be inclined to make that stick as the assertion is that you were not only going 20 over but double over. This could mean some jail, suspension and a HUGE fine. If you are under 21 there could be other things. And of course they are going to believe the officer.
Now you may feel that this will cost too much but in the end with fines and insurance it will cost far more later. If you happen to be on your parents they might be forced to drop you. You have two tickets really close together........ you need a lawyer. He might be able to do something for you.
2007-09-07 12:17:53 · answer #2 · answered by jackson 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well although I am in law enforcement and it is very hard for me to tell you not to speed, I will refrain at your request. I am not sure how your courts handle the insurance thing but in most cases if you can provide proof that you had insurance at the time of the stops the judge will likely drop those charges.
As far as the speeding, you admit guilt in both instances. "Going with the flow of the traffic" is not a valid excuse for exceeding the posted speed limit. I would suggest that you speak with the officers involved and see if they would be willing to assist you with a plea deal. Often they can have the fines reduced or sometimes change the initial charge to a lower charge to save you money and possibly drivers license points. It is all in how you handle the situation.
I hope this helps a little...
2007-09-07 06:47:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, the obvious answer is to have someone else drive your sister around and you wont have to speed so much.
If that is not possible, leave earlier.
You don't want to hear drive slower, so these are my alternatives.
Good luck
2007-09-07 07:37:42 · answer #4 · answered by Charlie Fingers 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing you can do. You can double the fine to keep it off your records for insurance though.
2007-09-07 06:46:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Appeal your case so that the offense will be obliterated by citing valid reasons.
2007-09-07 06:28:28 · answer #6 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋