Speeding Ticket Advice Needed- Opinions?

06-07-2013, 12:53 PM

Ok, the back story, I was clocked going 77mph in a 55mph by a state trooper...

I have spoken to my insurance agent, being that I am a (more or less) responsible driver, he gave me 2 alternatives, both will not affect my insurance...

Alternative 1)

Prayer for judgement. This requires a 25 dollar report of driving history, and so long as nothing bad happens for 3 YEARS then it is wiped away, clean...

COST 25.00

Alternative 2)

Driving Class to get ticket changed from a moving violation, to an immobile violation. Class costs 60.00, Ticket cost 80.00, Court cost 220.00..... BUT nothing would be hanging over my head in case I have any bad luck in the next 3 years...

COST 360.00

Before this, my last infraction was 6 years ago, that being said, you never know what may happen in the future...

What would you do?

pektel · 06-07-2013, 12:54 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSQ2s9zM1Tw

kelmac07 · 06-07-2013, 12:58 PM

Slow down.

Rob, I don't know your driving habits, so I voted for choice #2. Besides, you never know what the future holds brother.

06-07-2013, 12:59 PM

LoL Peter....

BHalbrooks · 06-07-2013, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pektel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSQ2s9zM1Tw

I'd go #2, and take it as a lesson learned. Like Mac said, who knows what the future holds

longknocker · 06-07-2013, 01:38 PM

I've Done 2 Driving Classes, Myself. Worth It In The Long Run, IMO.

Dave128 · 06-07-2013, 01:51 PM

Crap happens....#2 would be my choice.

The Poet · 06-07-2013, 02:08 PM

Go #1, then lock your car in the garage for 3 years. Savings would be MUCH more than 300 bucks.

Porch Dweller · 06-07-2013, 02:15 PM

I was in this exact same situation about 12 years ago. I chose option 2. But it was only around $180.

mosesbotbol · 06-07-2013, 02:28 PM

Who knows what could happen in 3 years? I'd pay more for a piece of mind. Sure wish Taxachusetts had something like that.

I'd just about do any unholy act to get out of points on my insurance.

icehog3 · 06-07-2013, 03:01 PM

I would take the $360 and put in on 13 Black. If you win, you can get all the speeding tickets you want in the next 3 years and just say **** everybody.

crgcpro · 06-07-2013, 03:15 PM

1. Slow Down
2. Show up at court. Officer might not be there and it gets throw out. If he is there, present your clean record for the past 6 years and ask for leniency
3. Dammit Slow Down!

jjirons69 · 06-07-2013, 03:40 PM

I'd roll the bones and go for #1. Slow down and drive responsibly and before you know it the 3 years are up. I'm a gambler and like everyone said, you never know what the future holds. Today might be all of our last days.

Sadden · 06-07-2013, 03:55 PM

Im young guy so its #2 for me for sure.

Ashcan Bill · 06-07-2013, 04:19 PM

1. Take option number 2.

2. Either slow down or get a faster car that can outrun copters.

jonumberone · 06-07-2013, 04:20 PM

Take the bus.

CigarNut · 06-07-2013, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonumberone

Take the bus.

06-07-2013, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

I would take the $360 and put in on 13 Black. If you win, you can get all the speeding tickets you want in the next 3 years and just say **** everybody.

This about made coffee come out my nose. Did you say that knowing I live less then 30 mins from a casino? and that my favorite game is Roulette?

SvilleKid · 06-07-2013, 05:42 PM

I just pay the fine, and go my way. As long as I don't have more than one infraction on my record in any running three year period, it doesn't effect my rates. I have a heavy foot, and know it. I generally get a speeding ticket every 3 years or so. I'm actually overdue. If you have nothing on your record, and are generally NOT a speeder, I'd go with the $25 option. For me, It is faster, and overall cheaper to just try and not get more than one ticket every three years.

Good luck!!

icehog3 · 06-07-2013, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robulous78

This about made coffee come out my nose. Did you say that knowing I live less then 30 mins from a casino? and that my favorite game is Roulette?

icehog knows all.

View Poll Results: What would you do, PFJ or Driving Class?
Prayer For Judgement /Stay Squeaky Clean for 3 years...	13	39.39%
Driving Class / Get it behind ya... Go along your way...	20	60.61%
Voters: 33. You may not vote on this poll

06-07-2013, 12:58 PM	#3
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Speeding Ticket Advice Needed- Opinions? Slow down. Rob, I don't know your driving habits, so I voted for choice #2. Besides, you never know what the future holds brother. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

06-07-2013, 12:59 PM	#4
Robulous78 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Speeding Ticket Advice Needed- Opinions? LoL Peter....

06-07-2013, 01:38 PM	#6
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: Speeding Ticket Advice Needed- Opinions? I've Done 2 Driving Classes, Myself. Worth It In The Long Run, IMO.

06-07-2013, 01:51 PM	#7
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,922 Trading: (4)	Re: Speeding Ticket Advice Needed- Opinions? Crap happens....#2 would be my choice. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

06-07-2013, 12:53 PM	#1
Robulous78 Guest Posts: n/a	Speeding Ticket Advice Needed- Opinions? Ok, the back story, I was clocked going 77mph in a 55mph by a state trooper... I have spoken to my insurance agent, being that I am a (more or less) responsible driver, he gave me 2 alternatives, both will not affect my insurance... Alternative 1) Prayer for judgement. This requires a 25 dollar report of driving history, and so long as nothing bad happens for 3 YEARS then it is wiped away, clean... COST 25.00 Alternative 2) Driving Class to get ticket changed from a moving violation, to an immobile violation. Class costs 60.00, Ticket cost 80.00, Court cost 220.00..... BUT nothing would be hanging over my head in case I have any bad luck in the next 3 years... COST 360.00 Before this, my last infraction was 6 years ago, that being said, you never know what may happen in the future... What would you do?

06-07-2013, 12:54 PM	#2
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Speeding Ticket Advice- Advice? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSQ2s9zM1Tw __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

06-07-2013, 02:08 PM	#8
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Speeding Ticket Advice Needed- Opinions? Go #1, then lock your car in the garage for 3 years. Savings would be MUCH more than 300 bucks. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

06-07-2013, 02:15 PM	#9
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,401 Trading: (24)	Re: Speeding Ticket Advice Needed- Opinions? I was in this exact same situation about 12 years ago. I chose option 2. But it was only around $180. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

06-07-2013, 02:28 PM	#10
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Speeding Ticket Advice Needed- Opinions? Who knows what could happen in 3 years? I'd pay more for a piece of mind. Sure wish Taxachusetts had something like that. I'd just about do any unholy act to get out of points on my insurance. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

06-07-2013, 03:01 PM	#11
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: Speeding Ticket Advice Needed- Opinions? I would take the $360 and put in on 13 Black. If you win, you can get all the speeding tickets you want in the next 3 years and just say **** everybody. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

06-07-2013, 03:15 PM	#12
crgcpro PGA Professional Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Bart Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 108 Trading: (1)	Re: Speeding Ticket Advice Needed- Opinions? 1. Slow Down 2. Show up at court. Officer might not be there and it gets throw out. If he is there, present your clean record for the past 6 years and ask for leniency 3. Dammit Slow Down!

06-07-2013, 03:40 PM	#13
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: Speeding Ticket Advice Needed- Opinions? I'd roll the bones and go for #1. Slow down and drive responsibly and before you know it the 3 years are up. I'm a gambler and like everyone said, you never know what the future holds. Today might be all of our last days. __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

06-07-2013, 03:55 PM	#14
Sadden Its only money... Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Colin Posts: 367 Trading: (0)	Re: Speeding Ticket Advice Needed- Opinions? Im young guy so its #2 for me for sure. __________________ If you want to party with the boys , be prepared to get up and work with the men the next morning. -Colin

06-07-2013, 04:19 PM	#15
Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,900 Trading: (6)	Re: Speeding Ticket Advice Needed- Opinions? 1. Take option number 2. 2. Either slow down or get a faster car that can outrun copters.

06-07-2013, 04:20 PM	#16
jonumberone Raw Dog Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Dom Location: Exit 8A Posts: 6,484 Trading: (62)	Re: Speeding Ticket Advice Needed- Opinions? Take the bus. __________________ Sex junkie looking for a dealer

06-07-2013, 05:42 PM	#19
SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: Speeding Ticket Advice Needed- Opinions? I just pay the fine, and go my way. As long as I don't have more than one infraction on my record in any running three year period, it doesn't effect my rates. I have a heavy foot, and know it. I generally get a speeding ticket every 3 years or so. I'm actually overdue. If you have nothing on your record, and are generally NOT a speeder, I'd go with the $25 option. For me, It is faster, and overall cheaper to just try and not get more than one ticket every three years. Good luck!! __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.

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