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HuskyMan · #31 02-13-2012, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by spdrun

It's actually based on pre-Napoleon French law with some influence from Spanish law. The Code Napoleon wasn't enacted until after Louisiana became a US territory.

Well, what I've heard through the grapevine is Louisiana is not a good place to receive a traffic citation. I've heard that if the traffic citation is for something serious, people have been known to wind up in jail and never heard from again.

JB3 · #32 02-13-2012, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SwampYankee

So the SHO is all GO?!?!

yeah, something about that car brings out the inner 17 year old $hithead. Better off I sell it. When im driving that car, im a kid revving and trying to be the fastest car on the road. When I get out, im my father, asking what in the hell I think Im doing acting like a dam fool.

Im doing this with a car that was a performance sedan back in the early 90s, but now can get beat by pretty much every new car base model. Imagine what would happen if I had a NEW car with plenty of power?

Id be like Jplinville's wife, one foot almost in jail. Back to diesels for me. over 100 hp, im not interested. (well, maybe 140 hp, that way i can count 617s)

jplinville · #33 02-13-2012, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Skippy

DAMN!! I think it's time for someone to get a 240D

Why do you think I'm looking for a Yugo??!!??

JB3 · #34 02-13-2012, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jplinville

Why do you think I'm looking for a Yugo??!!??

get her one of these with the 4 speed.

This is my punishment car (with the 5-speed, so it will go 70). 50hp, slow, unbreakable, easy to repair when it does. Customizable, tons of aftermarket fun can be had. This particular car came STOCK with "essence de rodent" Makes you keep the trips short

TylerH860 · #35 02-13-2012, 06:29 PM

Both my speeding tickets have been when I was out of state. One was for 5 miles over in Arizona. The other was less than 10 over in Colorado on a downhill stretch of I70 that they turned into 1 massive speed trap by lowering it to 55. If I were to follow the speed limit there I would likely cause an accident, as everyone is going at least 10 over.

I was nice, both cops were a-holes getting their quota.

Botnst · #36 02-13-2012, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by HuskyMan

of course hindsight is 20/20. When traveling out of state, best to stay 5 MPH BELOW the posted speed limit because it is exactly as you say, out of staters are more likely to receive a ticket. they know most out of state drivers won't fight it and will simply pay the fine.

Another item of interest I have noticed is they will make rapid speed limit changes on the same stretch of road which makes it more difficult to keep up with. Also makes it more dangerous for the drivers who have one more thing to worry about.

We call it "DWT" = "Driving While Texan." A road tax on our big-hatted neighbors to the west.

layback40 · #37 02-13-2012, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by HuskyMan

for sure, when faced with a budget crisis, most city council's solution is to order the cops to "write more traffic citations". It must be the shortest route to bringing in more $$$$$$. what, exactly they do with the extra $$$$$ is anyone's guess.......

Here on OZZ, most states have a quota system. If the cop doesnt make his quoya of tickets for the month he is stuck behind the counter of the local station for the next month. The only time he goes out is to get the Sargent's morning tea or lunch.

amosfella · #38 02-13-2012, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by HuskyMan

Well, what I've heard through the grapevine is Louisiana is not a good place to receive a traffic citation. I've heard that if the traffic citation is for something serious, people have been known to wind up in jail and never heard from again.

last time is was in louisiana, the roads were so rough that I watching my mirrors for minor parts (AKA engine, transmission, diff, driveshaft, etc) to fall off of my truck. Had to replace an airbag, and the u-joints in it after that trip...

Edward Wyatt · #39 02-13-2012, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jplinville

Why do you think I'm looking for a Yugo??!!??

They were pretty decent cars in reality, they got killed by a horrible parts and service network. Not to mention American penchant for the latest and greatest sled(like the pompous pos Escalade pimped by GM).

iwrock · #40 02-13-2012, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by dropnosky

yeah, something about that car brings out the inner 17 year old $hithead. Better off I sell it. When im driving that car, im a kid revving and trying to be the fastest car on the road. When I get out, im my father, asking what in the hell I think Im doing acting like a dam fool.

Im doing this with a car that was a performance sedan back in the early 90s, but now can get beat by pretty much every new car base model. Imagine what would happen if I had a NEW car with plenty of power?

Id be like Jplinville's wife, one foot almost in jail. Back to diesels for me. over 100 hp, im not interested. (well, maybe 140 hp, that way i can count 617s)

Yeah, try a car with 500HP on tap.

Its hard to to open that thing up.

E150GT · #41 02-13-2012, 08:01 PM

In the last two years I have gotten 4 tickets in my mazda. That little car makes it difficult to realize how fast you are really going. I was cruising to the valley once and I came up on some traffic pretty fast. I looked down and I was doing 100 mph. I didnt even realize it. We do have a points system here in Texas but I have yet to see my insurance go up or any extra fines placed on me. I am not sure why. I always request defensive driving at court and pay $115. I then never take the course and never go back to court. A warrant is issued and I drive around flirting with the possibility of being arrested until I finally decide to pay the $200 or so and clear my name for a few months until I get another one. I did buy a radar detector after the last ticket and I believe it has helped a few times. It never gets used any more though as I hard wired it into the mazda and I never drive it any more.

catmandoo62 · #42 02-13-2012, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by spdrun

It's actually based on pre-Napoleon French law with some influence from Spanish law.

so what your saying is when the cop asks"do you know why i pulled you over"you can say "no comprende"

tbomachines · #43 02-13-2012, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by E150GT

In the last two years I have gotten 4 tickets in my mazda. That little car makes it difficult to realize how fast you are really going. I was cruising to the valley once and I came up on some traffic pretty fast. I looked down and I was doing 100 mph. I didnt even realize it. We do have a points system here in Texas but I have yet to see my insurance go up or any extra fines placed on me. I am not sure why. I always request defensive driving at court and pay $115. I then never take the course and never go back to court. A warrant is issued and I drive around flirting with the possibility of being arrested until I finally decide to pay the $200 or so and clear my name for a few months until I get another one. I did buy a radar detector after the last ticket and I believe it has helped a few times. It never gets used any more though as I hard wired it into the mazda and I never drive it any more.

When I test drove a Mazdaspeed3 this summer the sales guy had me take it down an industrial road (wide, no traffic, straight, etc) to "test" it a bit from a stop. After a few whiteknuckle runs (holy **** the torquesteer!) I was on my way back, looked down and I was going 85 in a 35

. Glad a cop wasn't there. Fun car too, unfortunately hideous.

layback40 · #44 02-13-2012, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by tbomachines

When I test drove a Mazdaspeed3 this summer the sales guy had me take it down an industrial road (wide, no traffic, straight, etc) to "test" it a bit from a stop. After a few whiteknuckle runs (holy **** the torquesteer!) I was on my way back, looked down and I was going @@ in a 35

. Glad a cop wasn't there. Fun car too, unfortunately hideous.

Best not state such speeds on here, your local leo may be reading.