i got a speeding ticket for going 82 in a 65 zone, since i was late for work i didnt bother telling the cop my situation, he seemed like a prick anyways so i didnt want to escalate the situation any and worsen my ticket.
anyways, there was a very large dump truck and he was going about 75, and throwing large rocks ALL over my car, so i gunned it to pass him, and then the cop caught me as i was passing him.
any chance a judge would reduce the ticket?
2007-12-20 10:48:54 · 10 answers · asked by satriani_g3_03 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
so do you guys think i should even bother seeing the judge? what if the cop doesnt show up, doesnt that mean i automatically dont have to pay?
2007-12-20 12:42:36 · update #1
The dump truck was already speeding 10 over, the judge may wonder why you didn't just slow down.
If you just want a reduced ticket, your best bet is not to give any excuse at all, and just accept responsibility.
2007-12-20 10:52:59 · answer #1 · answered by trooper3316 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Not happening. Your probably not even going to see the judge unless you say something like the cop is wrong or your innocent, but you already signed the ticket. There might be a hearing then, for civial traffic matter. Your probably just going to the window and pay there for the speeding ticket. And it's going to be on your record for points. My advice don't see the judge. Just pay your ticket. All you'll get is a lecture from the judge. And don't piss him off.
2007-12-20 11:06:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Let's see how it would sound to the judge:
"I was speeding along behind a speeding dump truck, and so, instead fo doing the smart, reasonable and legal thing, slowing down, I risked my life, the trucker's life and the life of anyone else who might be on the road in order to speed even more and illegally pass the afor mentioned dump truck."
2007-12-20 14:21:01 · answer #3 · answered by Gray Wanderer 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-11 10:27:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That really does depend on the judge. All you can do is respectfully explain your reasoning when you are asked. I sympathize with you. I hate it when truckdrivers don't bother to cover their loads properly. Mind you, at 17mph over, the judge may not have any choice. Here in NC it is a mandatory 30 day ban. When you go to court, try to negotiate with the prosecutor first. He may offer a lesser charge in return for you pleading guilty.
2007-12-20 10:57:02 · answer #5 · answered by skip 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not a snowballs chance in hell. You should have SLOWED for a dangerous vehicle or situation instead of speeding up.
I think if you try this with the judge, you'll get more of a fine than you normally would have.
2007-12-20 11:13:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do the crime do the time..no excuse for speeding, its our lives your endangering so pay attention and follow the rules I hope the Judge thows the book at you and maybe you'll learn to get up early and pay attention to a responsbily you have to drive..
2007-12-20 10:55:03 · answer #7 · answered by xyz 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I got my ticket tossed. I gave no excuse. I put on my Sunday best, picked up my 2 year old daughter and put on her Sunday best and went to the judge's desk. Sat that cute little baby between me and him and said I was going to fast and it won't happen again. He said "she's too beautiful to risk her life". I agreed and he tossed the ticket.
2007-12-20 12:22:22 · answer #8 · answered by .. .this can't be good 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
speeding in most states is a strict liability crime...which means, it doesn't matter if you intended to speed, your still guilty of it. Speeding tickets are the hardest tickets to win....good luck with that.
2007-12-20 12:30:13 · answer #9 · answered by cclover _ 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
dude, you are screwed big time... Better to accept responsibility and admit to the judge ( and yourself ) that you are at fault, pay the fine, and get on with your life... If you lay that lame story on the judge, you will be offending his intelligence, and he may see fit to ream you good...
2007-12-20 11:04:48 · answer #10 · answered by mobileminiatures 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋