fighting a speeding ticket.
#17
11-13-2007 | 02:02 PM
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From: Maricopa, AZ
Originally Posted by swank07'
I guess the first question is, Do you have a motorcycle endorsment? In WA
28 mph over will result in a negligaint (sp?) driving ticket, speeding, Failure to prove insurance ( Standard $380.00 fine) inspection failure ($178.00).
I got popped doing 142 mph over I-90 on my way to Ellensberg.
Bike gone!!, Traffic safety course ( I was already a graduate of Keith Code's superbike school) Alot of $ (over 5k) and court hearings to get my ride back.
I was stupid and payed for it, although the guy in the mid 80's vette ate my dust till smokeys radio caught up to me.
I now ride my 00' Springer softail and can cruise all day at 80 mph and the 5-0 don't give me a second glance.
28 mph over will result in a negligaint (sp?) driving ticket, speeding, Failure to prove insurance ( Standard $380.00 fine) inspection failure ($178.00).
I got popped doing 142 mph over I-90 on my way to Ellensberg.
Bike gone!!, Traffic safety course ( I was already a graduate of Keith Code's superbike school) Alot of $ (over 5k) and court hearings to get my ride back.
I was stupid and payed for it, although the guy in the mid 80's vette ate my dust till smokeys radio caught up to me.
I now ride my 00' Springer softail and can cruise all day at 80 mph and the 5-0 don't give me a second glance.
#18
11-13-2007 | 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by stopper
I'm always appauled by the low "professionalism" of cops. That's why I have NO desire to help them in any way. They know how to write tickets and such but they don't know anything else. They just respond with some BS answer like "uhhh welll... it's always about the same..." They are little pieces of trash. There are things like drugs (especially in today's world), vandalism, and thefts that need to be addressed and they are out trying to write pitty tickets. Sorry, but when I hear that "cops are your friends" I just say bull*****. They just want to earn their quota by doing easy work such as pulling people over and giving them tickets over virtually nothing, like blown headlights, and not using a turnsignal instead of getting their fat dougnut A$$ more than 10 feet away from their car and crack down on some serious crime. Now i'm not against them going out there and finding drunk drivers, but time spent stopped writing minor a ticket is wasted when they could be watching for drunks. If you are a cop reading this, then I hope you are not the lazy type that won't go find some real work to do.
(flamer suit on)
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An officers job is to put his life in jeopardy to save someone he has never even met.
You should be thankful. Yes, there are bad ones out there but they are not the majority.
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11-13-2007 | 02:08 PM
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Of course I have a motorcycle endorsement. I have been riding bikes for years. I easily could have just left the cop in my dust if I wanted to. it wouldnt have been the first time. But I felt I should stop and sometimes they give you a warning. And its very easy at 5:30am on 75 to go 93mph on a bike that can top out at 167mph. I think his radar was off actually. I think I was doing over a 100mph most of the way up to meet everyone in sherman. The parts of Arkansas we were riding in have no cops. When we are riding out there the last thing I am worrying abotu is a cop. I am more worried about not falling off the mountain and keeping the bike wheels down. I dont want to pay the $264. I think that if its 5:30am and not a car in sight you should be able to ride at 100mph on a vehicle that was designed to go well over 100mph.
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11-13-2007 | 02:17 PM
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11-13-2007 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by stopper
I'm always appauled by the low "professionalism" of cops. That's why I have NO desire to help them in any way. They know how to write tickets and such but they don't know anything else. They just respond with some BS answer like "uhhh welll... it's always about the same..." They are little pieces of trash. There are things like drugs (especially in today's world), vandalism, and thefts that need to be addressed and they are out trying to write pitty tickets. Sorry, but when I hear that "cops are your friends" I just say bull*****. They just want to earn their quota by doing easy work such as pulling people over and giving them tickets over virtually nothing, like blown headlights, and not using a turnsignal instead of getting their fat dougnut A$$ more than 10 feet away from their car and crack down on some serious crime. Now i'm not against them going out there and finding drunk drivers, but time spent stopped writing minor a ticket is wasted when they could be watching for drunks. If you are a cop reading this, then I hope you are not the lazy type that won't go find some real work to do.
(flame suit on)
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Care to take a guess at how many simple traffic stops turn into serious drug busts and turn up criminals with outstanding warrants??
While looked down on by most of John Q Public, traffic officers do preform a necessary and vital role to the safety of everyone. How would you feel if all the cops that were working traffic stopped giving tickets and only went after drunks, then one day your wife...well you are probably still in high school so the girl you are in love with was pulling out of her street at night and got T-boned by a guy doing 120 in a 40 with his headlights burnt out, no insurance, and driving on a suspended license. Yes I know this could easily happen even with the traffic cops out there but if everyone knew that they could get away with things like that there would be alot more of them doing it, and in turn the chances of it happening would increase exponentially.
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11-13-2007 | 02:35 PM
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11-13-2007 | 05:37 PM
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I'll probably pay it. Its only $264. And if I take the class no points on my license. The fine for insurance and inspection is going to be covered by my boss. This was a work related trip and everyone that went makes way more money than me so they offered to help me out. I went with two of my bosses and the president of the company I work for.
On a side note. If everyone fought their tickets it would back up the court system and cops wouldnt give stupid fines just to make money. But that wont ever happen because everyone just gives up and pays.
On a side note. If everyone fought their tickets it would back up the court system and cops wouldnt give stupid fines just to make money. But that wont ever happen because everyone just gives up and pays.
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11-13-2007 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Daveg99
On a side note. If everyone fought their tickets it would back up the court system and cops wouldnt give stupid fines just to make money. But that wont ever happen because everyone just gives up and pays.
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11-13-2007 | 05:45 PM
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I dont agree with every law. Going 93 on a street bike at 5:30 am on a saturday in the middle of now where in Texas shouldnt be considered a crime. Most tickets are just ways to generate revenue and not for safety. I could ride at 93 with one hand while sitting on my tank and smoking a cigarette.
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11-13-2007 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Daveg99
I dont agree with every law. Going 93 on a street bike at 5:30 am on a saturday in the middle of now where in Texas shouldnt be considered a crime. Most tickets are just ways to generate revenue and not for safety.