got a speeding ticket

**axxdet** · 07-14-2008, 06:46 PM

I got pulled over going 75-55.... man this is going to suck, first ticket I ever got, I just hope my insurance doesn't go through the roof

**OreoLt1** · 07-14-2008, 06:48 PM

Not sure about the laws in your state but see if you can take a driver's improvement course to reduce your fine and avoid points on your license.

**third_shift|studios** · 07-15-2008, 05:48 AM

Originally Posted by OreoLt1

Not sure about the laws in your state but see if you can take a driver's improvement course to reduce your fine and avoid points on your license.

totally worth it!!!

**Spaz** · 07-15-2008, 05:58 AM

Originally Posted by OreoLt1

Not sure about the laws in your state but see if you can take a driver's improvement course to reduce your fine and avoid points on your license.

insurance company might still ram his ass raw though...

**00 formula** · 07-15-2008, 07:10 AM

Go to court talk to the prosecuter. If this is your first ticket ever, they will more then likely be willing to put it on probation for 6 months or a year and that way it won't go on your record.

**02cetransam** · 07-15-2008, 01:21 PM

shit..... how much was it?

**axxdet** · 07-15-2008, 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by 02cetransam

shit..... how much was it?

it's going to be like a $180 and in MI there's a driver resonabilty fee that's like 200 $ and hit you with that for any kinda of ticket....and I think i'm going get like 6pts on my lic.

**axxdet** · 07-15-2008, 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by 00 formula

Go to court talk to the prosecuter. If this is your first ticket ever, they will more then likely be willing to put it on probation for 6 months or a year and that way it won't go on your record.

that's a great Idea thinks....

**Crimson Sin** · 07-15-2008, 02:39 PM

Another thing you can try is I believe called Deferment (sp?). I did once along time back. The way it worked then was .. First ticket basically got suspended. Did NOT show on the insurance or your driving record, for a set time, say 1 yr. BUT if you got yanked over again, You gettin reamed... I don't know about your states statutes, but it should be worth looking into. Ya never know.

**Hi-Po** · 07-15-2008, 05:25 PM

Oh man, thats gonna hurt big time!!! Sorry dude!

BTW, if this was in SE MI..... where abouts so I dont get popped!

**axxdet** · 07-15-2008, 05:57 PM

south haven....bluestar highway....f-ing female cop too....

**2fast2blegal** · 07-15-2008, 11:26 PM

you think that sucks ( thread jack )

i got pulled over for 90 in the 65. the fucker didnt even clock me he took a guess.and it was at night. so i got a ticket and i got another for reckless driving. it came out to like 500 so i talked to my dad and he said he will just get our lawyer to take care of it. i gave the money to my dad and he never called the lawyer. so i get a letter in the mail saying i missed my court date. and then i get a letter from DPS saying my license renewal didn't go threw. so now im stuck with this big case.

i guess the moral is if you want something done right do it your self

**tonyjnjz** · 07-15-2008, 11:36 PM

20 over and your first offense????? i think your going a lil over board here.......first off my insurance company has NEEEEEEEEEEVER found out about any ticket of mine ( state farm) 2nd being your first offense the judge will VERY likely lower the ticket to a non moving violation meaning a fine of 100 or more and 0 points on your license...3rd 20 over isnt 6 points.....21 over is...20 over is 4 points .....been pulled over doing 92 in a 55 once.....cop wrote me for an 1110A....failure to obey a traffic control device.....man i got lucky

.......if u were to switch insurance companys or change your coverage in the next 3 years.......then they WILL find out and your insurance will go up....just take the safety course and go to court with proof u took it...........youll be fine

**BLK02TransAm** · 07-16-2008, 02:02 AM

Originally Posted by axxdet

south haven....bluestar highway....f-ing female cop too....

I fail to see what the officer's gender has to do with anything. I have plenty of female coworkers that do the job above and beyond many of the men.

**00 formula** · 07-16-2008, 05:14 AM

Originally Posted by 01T-TopToy

Another thing you can try is I believe called Deferment (sp?). I did once along time back. The way it worked then was .. First ticket basically got suspended. Did NOT show on the insurance or your driving record, for a set time, say 1 yr. BUT if you got yanked over again, You gettin reamed... I don't know about your states statutes, but it should be worth looking into. Ya never know.

Yea, have done that a few times, in my state it's called probation.

**00 formula** · 07-16-2008, 05:16 AM

Originally Posted by 2fast2blegal

you think that sucks ( thread jack )

i got pulled over for 90 in the 65. the fucker didnt even clock me he took a guess.and it was at night. so i got a ticket and i got another for reckless driving. it came out to like 500 so i talked to my dad and he said he will just get our lawyer to take care of it. i gave the money to my dad and he never called the lawyer. so i get a letter in the mail saying i missed my court date. and then i get a letter from DPS saying my license renewal didn't go threw. so now im stuck with this big case.

i guess the moral is if you want something done right do it your self

I'd like to feel sorry for you but it's hard.... If you're old enough to go that fast, you're old enough not to rely on dady's lawyer. If the cop didn't clock you should have taken it to court and pleaded not guilty. Pretty hard to prove a guess.

**00 formula** · 07-16-2008, 05:17 AM

Originally Posted by BLK02TransAm

I fail to see what the officer's gender has to do with anything. I have plenty of female coworkers that do the job above and beyond many of the men.

Oh come on, seriously? I've been around a lot of cops and have met a few cool female cops but the majority of the ones I met act way more hardass because they feel like they are doing a man's job and have something to prove.

**Crimson Sin** · 07-16-2008, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by 00 formula

Oh come on, seriously? I've been around a lot of cops and have met a few cool female cops but the majority of the ones I met act way more hardass because they feel like they are doing a man's job and have something to prove.

Unfortunately, they do. Your attitude right there proves it. A LEO is a LEO. Doing a thankless, low pay, high risk job. When some jack ass is busting into your house and just your lady is there, I Guarantee you wont give a shit what gender the LEO is that arrives with gun in hand to defend what's yours and your loved ones, at least... I hope you don't. I have LEO's in my family, have been around a few I can say and they come in two varieties.. Just like regular peeps. One's that do the job the best they can, and one's that have issues. Sorta like where you work (and I). Not busting on ya man, but seriously, does anyone in this day and age think that because they have breasts they can't think, react, or see their duty clearly.
It's proven that women have inherently steadier, more defined hand to eye co-ordination...let alone a deeper protection instinct.. And no testoserone to make their judgement muddled... Just a thought.

**INeedLS1** · 07-16-2008, 10:55 AM

Last ticket I got, I went to court and received probation before judgment, paid a $30 court fee and was done.

**axxdet** · 07-16-2008, 10:57 AM

that's not what I meant at all when I mention she was female, hell she did her job, she caught me speeding and pulled me over.....actually she was prob nicer than what a male cop would have, I was just silghty pissed off and it kinda rubed me the wrong way...it happend, I'm over it, I'm still driving my car, it's all good