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10-04-2007, 09:32 PM
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First ticket in 20 years
Guys, fate has finally caught up with me. I got my first ticket in 20 years tonight on the way home from Richmond, VA. I was caught on Route 301 in Maryland. I was written 9 miles over (64 in 55 zone). But I was actually going 78. The officer said since I have a clean record, he reduced it to 64. He had instant on, so my V-1 could not have saved me. Plus there was only one other car on the road and it was dark. I could not have seen him at all.
Will there be points on my record? I think I am going to court and see what the judge has to say. The fine is set at $80 but I am not going to pay it until court date. What do you guys think? Or should I just pay it? Is it worth to hire a lawyer to fight this? What should I do?
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10-04-2007, 09:55 PM
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Sometimes, if you can fabricate a half a reason, the judge will waive the points and take the money... they always want the money.
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10-04-2007, 10:07 PM
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In NY you ask if you can plead to a lesser charge such as failing to obey a traffic control device. They get your money and you get no points. I once got a ticket in "Shamrock Co. " Texas and when I arrived in NY I called the court there and asked If I could plead to a lesser charge. Worked out .
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10-04-2007, 10:15 PM
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In Jersey, if you haven't received a ticket in 3 years, you can pay like 4x the fine to the court and they'll wave the points. Might cost you $400+ bucks, but worth it in other ways. Basically extortion, but that's par for NJ.
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#5
10-04-2007, 10:23 PM
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Jury trial.
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10-04-2007, 10:34 PM
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Tell them you were drunk and trying to get to a bar quickly before the buzz wore off, the judge should understand that.
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10-04-2007, 10:42 PM
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If they have traffic school in your state, take that. It is like criminal "diversion" and if you complete it, nothing will go on your record at all.
You will have to pay an administrative fee to the Court I think, and the traffic school "tuition" (which is around $35-$50 I think). Some states have them you can take on line that are allowed. It is not a bad experience at all. Example: http://www.trafficschoolonline.com/ Once you complete the traffic school, you send your certificate in to the DMV or the Court, then the charges on the ticket are dismissed. It's wise to check your DMV record a few months later to make sure it is still clean. (You kept a copy of the traffic school certificate just in case). Most states don't allow the use of this "gift" more than once every 12-18 months though
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10-04-2007, 10:43 PM
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He wrote you for 64. Tell the judge your dyslexic and thought you were doing 46.
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10-04-2007, 10:49 PM
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JIM B. seems to be right on the money. http://brianjgrossman.com/faq_trafficcourt.htm
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10-04-2007, 11:00 PM
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In TX we call it deferred adjudication. As long as you stay clean for 6 month in that county you will not get points.
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10-05-2007, 05:23 AM
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Don't get another ticket in that probation period or you will wind up with BOTH on your record!!!
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10-05-2007, 05:35 AM
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#14
10-05-2007, 08:25 AM
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 It's really not the worst thing in the world.....seriously. I don't think you understand what a favor that officer did for you. Speeding fines for 15+ over the limit are astronomical. And in my opinion if the officer appears in court you don't stand much of a chance. Just pay the ticket, take traffic school on-line and get on with your life. And STOP SPEEDING!! Or you can try this: http://ticketslayer.com/ Danny
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