71 on 25
Originally Posted by NapervilleEVO
all of you hypocritical narcassist quite your complaining. if you dont do it and it is more pc to be against it you are. so what if its more likely you will hit someone if you drive fast. what makes you so high and mighty to determine what level of risk is okay and what isn't. have you ever just went for a drive? b/c if you have, you have needlessly put others in danger. or have you gone out with friends and you could have taken one car but you took two? same thing, you put an extra driver on the road that can cause an accident and/or death. what about talking on your cell phone? you are just as good of a driver on your cell phone as a 70 year old drunk asian lady. all of that is only okay in YOUR mind b/c YOU do it, and YOU couldn't be wrong could YOU? i would have done the same for anyone i know, especially my brother. personally my hospital is in the complete opposite direction of the fire house. i know i can get to the hosipital in half the time it would take to call, wait, and drive to the hospital. i can turn and accelerate much faster then a 4 ton truck with flashing lights. let the fire reign down on me.
Last edited by chronozon; Aug 19, 2005 at 08:28 AM.
I think in NJ if you go over double the speed limit you can loose your license. As for the Cop being a dick, good thing you realized you were wrong. He was actually quite nice if you drove your car off. Definetely lawyer up.
OK, is everyone done being dix?
Yes/No?
OK the guy was going fast. It happens. Like no one here has ever gone over the speed limit in their EVO. If you haven't go trade it in for a Kia Rio for your slow as$.
Get a lawyer. No one cares about the situation you were in at the time. Not me, not the cop, and especially not the judge. So, keep that to your self. A lawyer will be able to try and leverage a deal and/or reduce the pain. Do not do jail time. Pay the fine on time (yes there will be a fine), bring about $1,200.00 with you to court. If you live near me bring change for the parking meter too. Yeh it sucks getting a parking ticket while you are in court. Points... who cares about points. They might make your insurance go up, but pay it and be happy. If they take your license get a hardship and you can still go to work and the store or what ever you HAVE to do to live.
No more joy rides or 1/4 neighborhood runs!
If you want to play like that you will have to pay when you get caught. It is that simple. Don't try and whine your way out of it. Oh, good luck.
P.S.
I've been in a similar situation on the freeway 50+ over the limit (down a big hill and my brakes gave out....j/k). I showed up and the DA took my ticket talked to me a little (which I was honest with him) and he wrote a note on my ticket and told me to go to the cashier and pay a fine ($300) and it would be taken off my record (never happened). Lesson learned be honest, don't be a punk-be respectful, and good things can happen.
Yes/No?
OK the guy was going fast. It happens. Like no one here has ever gone over the speed limit in their EVO. If you haven't go trade it in for a Kia Rio for your slow as$.
Get a lawyer. No one cares about the situation you were in at the time. Not me, not the cop, and especially not the judge. So, keep that to your self. A lawyer will be able to try and leverage a deal and/or reduce the pain. Do not do jail time. Pay the fine on time (yes there will be a fine), bring about $1,200.00 with you to court. If you live near me bring change for the parking meter too. Yeh it sucks getting a parking ticket while you are in court. Points... who cares about points. They might make your insurance go up, but pay it and be happy. If they take your license get a hardship and you can still go to work and the store or what ever you HAVE to do to live.
No more joy rides or 1/4 neighborhood runs!
If you want to play like that you will have to pay when you get caught. It is that simple. Don't try and whine your way out of it. Oh, good luck.
P.S.
I've been in a similar situation on the freeway 50+ over the limit (down a big hill and my brakes gave out....j/k). I showed up and the DA took my ticket talked to me a little (which I was honest with him) and he wrote a note on my ticket and told me to go to the cashier and pay a fine ($300) and it would be taken off my record (never happened). Lesson learned be honest, don't be a punk-be respectful, and good things can happen.
Originally Posted by botemarc
Reason behind my action:
The reason I was going that fast was because my brother who was very sick at the time was with me and I was rushing to get to the hospital to get him in. He is allergic to shrimp, found out after he ate it. I pulled over as soon as I saw the cop behind me. He did not even put on his lights when I pulled over. I shut the engine off, took my papers out and even gave him my uncle's PBA card. I explained to him my situation, but he did not even take it into consideration. He even threw the PBA card back at me. I only say that the cop was a ***** because I was going about the whole situation professionally, and he wasn't. That's all I have to say for now.
The reason I was going that fast was because my brother who was very sick at the time was with me and I was rushing to get to the hospital to get him in. He is allergic to shrimp, found out after he ate it. I pulled over as soon as I saw the cop behind me. He did not even put on his lights when I pulled over. I shut the engine off, took my papers out and even gave him my uncle's PBA card. I explained to him my situation, but he did not even take it into consideration. He even threw the PBA card back at me. I only say that the cop was a ***** because I was going about the whole situation professionally, and he wasn't. That's all I have to say for now.
Originally Posted by botemarc
I am not perfect in anyway and so is the rest of you guys on this board. I had a talk with my girl lastnight about this situation and she was not very happy with it and I told her the same thing that I am telling you now. She thinks that I am the best boyfriend, best son, best hard working employee, but its something about cars that isnt right for me. My love and passion for cars got me into trouble a lot in terms of $, relationship, time, etc. This is my flaw and my love at the same time. I hope you understand what I am trying to say.
Even if the shrimp story is true the judge doesn't want to hear about it and if he thinks you're lieing he will only be harder on you. Tell him under the circumstances you know you were driving well beyond what was needed and just apologize. Good luck and I hope he takes it easy on you. 70 in a 25 is prettty rediculous bro even if your passenger was having a reaction to shrimp.
some of you guys are ridiculous with this going fast. It's a car. Any car can go fast. It's like a placebo effect here. oh great handling car with good power...gotta go fast. Then these same people come on here asking for help cause they were going 158 mph or 90mph over on the highway . Just grow up and drive maturely. People say i drive like a grandma cause i am not always getting on it. So what? who cares? When i want to get on her i will (on ramps, acceralating).
man my evo does almost 70 in second gear so yeah it really isnt all that fast comparing to what he could have been driving, anyways bro get a lawyer and if your court date is not for another month be pro-active go to a defensive driving class and show them the papers from it, when your in court. Also if this is your 1st ticket then youll be straight not all that bad but if you have previous moving violations they will be a lot harsher on you, so get a lawyer..and good luck
Not be be a jerk, but if I was a cop I would be a dick to you too. Going 71 in a 25 zone, that is just plain irresponsible. You are luck you did not get arrested. Going 50 in a 25 zone is fast already....
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Originally Posted by botemarc
Reason behind my action:
The reason I was going that fast was because my brother who was very sick at the time was with me and I was rushing to get to the hospital to get him in. He is allergic to shrimp, found out after he ate it. I pulled over as soon as I saw the cop behind me. He did not even put on his lights when I pulled over. I shut the engine off, took my papers out and even gave him my uncle's PBA card. I explained to him my situation, but he did not even take it into consideration. He even threw the PBA card back at me. I only say that the cop was a ***** because I was going about the whole situation professionally, and he wasn't. That's all I have to say for now.
The reason I was going that fast was because my brother who was very sick at the time was with me and I was rushing to get to the hospital to get him in. He is allergic to shrimp, found out after he ate it. I pulled over as soon as I saw the cop behind me. He did not even put on his lights when I pulled over. I shut the engine off, took my papers out and even gave him my uncle's PBA card. I explained to him my situation, but he did not even take it into consideration. He even threw the PBA card back at me. I only say that the cop was a ***** because I was going about the whole situation professionally, and he wasn't. That's all I have to say for now.
Hopefully by reading everyone's replys, you sell the car the never drive again. There's a reason the speed limit is at 25...you're lucky you didn't kill someone. I would've arrested your dumb *** and impounded the car.
Originally Posted by botemarc
As the title states, I was caught speeding doing 71 on a 25. The cop was pretty much a dick handling the whole situation.
Originally Posted by botemarc
As the title states, I was caught speeding doing 71 on a 25. The cop was pretty much a dick handling the whole situation. Now I am in need of advice.
Obviously, a court date has been set. Do I need a lawyer?
I have been receiving so much mail from lawyers who wants my money. Many lawyers have mentioned that I can get as much penalty as: license suspension, jail time, hefty fine, community service, etc.
I looked up the code 39:4-98, which translates to about 5 points on my license.
Has anyone on this board have any experience with this situation? Would a lawyer really help me out or just take my money? Should I just do with the on site prosecutor/lawyer when I go to my court date? Is going to jail better than suspending your license?
Let me know what your thoughts/advice. I would appreciate any knowledge/tools I can use to lessen my penalty.
Thanks!
Marco
Obviously, a court date has been set. Do I need a lawyer?
I have been receiving so much mail from lawyers who wants my money. Many lawyers have mentioned that I can get as much penalty as: license suspension, jail time, hefty fine, community service, etc.
I looked up the code 39:4-98, which translates to about 5 points on my license.
Has anyone on this board have any experience with this situation? Would a lawyer really help me out or just take my money? Should I just do with the on site prosecutor/lawyer when I go to my court date? Is going to jail better than suspending your license?
Let me know what your thoughts/advice. I would appreciate any knowledge/tools I can use to lessen my penalty.
Thanks!
Marco
