Speeding ticket. OUCH!!!

The Professor · 11-10-2008, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruzee

I'm good with that....

I've been a cop for almost 10 yrs... I guess I should have known better...

MikeyC · 11-10-2008, 04:47 PM

The cost of the speeding ticket is nothing compared to what the insurance companies whack you with after the ticket. You're lucky . . . in MA they don't let you go to traffic school on-line or otherwise. You get points for every ticket you receive and your insurance costs go up.

I'd speed like a madman if I wouldn't get whacked by the insurance company.

ucla695 · 11-10-2008, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeyC

The cost of the speeding ticket is nothing compared to what the insurance companies whack you with after the ticket. You're lucky . . . in MA they don't let you go to traffic school on-line or otherwise. You get points for every ticket you receive and your insurance costs go up.

I'd speed like a madman if I wouldn't get whacked by the insurance company.

No kidding. I bet drivers are very patient there, unlike SoCal.

11-10-2008, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ucla695

No kidding. I bet drivers are very patient there, unlike SoCal.

By the way, Mike, I was behind you on Olympic today and MAN, YOU WERE DRIVIN' LIKE A LITTLE OLD LADY!

Stog-a-Boy · 11-10-2008, 05:23 PM

$80 53 in a 30...dropped to 39 in a 30 on the ticket

perogee · 11-10-2008, 05:43 PM

Well, my personal best is only about $120, but I know of one that beats everything that I have seen so far. Up by Edmonton, someone got caught doing something like 240kph in a 100 zone on his crotch rocket.....

$12000 from the judge

ucla695 · 11-10-2008, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mrreindeer

By the way, Mike, I was behind you on Olympic today and MAN, YOU WERE DRIVIN' LIKE A LITTLE OLD LADY!

Were you the one honking at me and riding my bumper while I was doing 25 in the fast lane.

chippewastud79 · 11-10-2008, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ucla695

No kidding. I bet drivers are very patient there, unlike SoCal.

Worst area of the country to drive in. Ever.

spectrrr · 11-10-2008, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by chippewastud79

Worst area of the country to drive in. Ever.

which one - SoCal or MA?
Boston drivers arnt exactly tame.... I remember learning to drive ("safely") there for a year, then coming back to Ohio to complete my drivers ed and get my Ohio licence.... I scared the SH!T out of that poor instructor... she was hittin the chicken brake on her side every 5 minutes. It's not that i'm a bad driver, to this day i've maintained a perfect record... just folks drive differently there

RGD. · 11-10-2008, 08:22 PM

Just be thankful you didn't get that ticket in Virginia. Just a few notes:

If you are cited for 20mph over the speed limit . . . you may be facing the very serious charge of reckless driving. In Virginia this is a criminal violation and a mandatory court appearance. The judge has the option of fining you up to $2500 plus one year in jail. Jail time is unusual but does happen.
If you are a VA driver, you will be subject to the reckless driving $1050 surcharge payable to the VA DMV on top of the court fine . . .

Ron

webjunkie · 11-10-2008, 08:41 PM

I "love" crossing the border from NC to VA.

Welcome to Virginia.... speed limit enforced by aircraft.

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RGD. God Like Status Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ron Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 971 Trading: (1)	Re: Speeding ticket. OUCH!!! Just be thankful you didn't get that ticket in Virginia. Just a few notes: If you are cited for 20mph over the speed limit . . . you may be facing the very serious charge of reckless driving. In Virginia this is a criminal violation and a mandatory court appearance. The judge has the option of fining you up to $2500 plus one year in jail. Jail time is unusual but does happen. If you are a VA driver, you will be subject to the reckless driving $1050 surcharge payable to the VA DMV on top of the court fine . . . Ron

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webjunkie Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Daniel Location: Nagano Prefecture, Japan Posts: 213 Trading: (1)	Re: Speeding ticket. OUCH!!! I "love" crossing the border from NC to VA. Welcome to Virginia.... speed limit enforced by aircraft.