Got a speeding ticket

bsamoul · 03-23-2009, 03:08 AM

save > spend

JeepJeep · 03-23-2009, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by -=Hot|Ice=-

Now is the time to save. Not spend.

P.S. My old car that I drove was a 2000 Grand Cherokee Limited.

We share a lot in common.

Hmm yeah, i've been thinking its not the best idea to spend a bunch of money right now. I mean i still really want a new BMW.. but.. maybe not the smartest idea.

Wow yeah, jeez haha, just move over to california and we can be brothers

bsamoul · 03-23-2009, 03:09 AM

Plus you said you just got a $15 an hour job. Saying you have 0 now, and he car costs $40,000 ish, you'll have to work 2666.67 hours or 111 straight days until you can afford it. I think you have awhiles to go.

to_riffic · 03-23-2009, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JeepJeep

Thanks man, yeah everyone i talk to always say they do 65-70 mph on the freeway, but they always end up doing around 75 or more. Even my grandma speeds haha

Yep, hopefully my next (semi)big investment!

yea its koo dude. i understand. ppl credit themselves too much for being a model citizen. fuck that. i'm not gonna lie, i drive over 75+ on a reg basis.

i'm playin w/ fire drivin at those speeds, but i'm takin the chances and wenever i end up gettin my 1st speeding ticket i'll suck it up and pay for it. its been 11 months now and i havnt gotten a speeding ticket (knock on wood), so i've been lucky

-=Hot|Ice=- · 03-23-2009, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bsamoul

save > spend

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeepJeep

Hmm yeah, i've been thinking its not the best idea to spend a bunch of money right now. I mean i still really want a new BMW.. but.. maybe not the smartest idea.

Wow yeah, jeez haha, just move over to california and we can be brothers

I have uncles up in Cali. I worked long and hard for my ride since I was 15 to be exact. You'll get your ride. In due time.

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Originally Posted by bsamoul

Plus you said you just got a $15 an hour job. Saying you have 0 now, and he car costs $40,000 ish, you'll have to work 2666.67 hours or 111 straight days until you can afford it. I think you have awhiles to go.

As stated above, I worked long and hard in order to get my ride. My dad took me into his company(he owns a company, yet another thing we share) then I went this local electronics store, and now, I'm a manager at another laptop shop up in Hagerstown, MD.

-=Hot|Ice=- · 03-23-2009, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ra2fanatic

yea its koo dude. i understand. ppl credit themselves too much for being a model citizen. fuck that. i'm not gonna lie, i drive over 75+ on a reg basis.

i'm playin w/ fire drivin at those speeds, but i'm takin the chances and wenever i end up gettin my 1st speeding ticket i'll suck it up and pay for it. its been 11 months now and i havnt gotten a speeding ticket (knock on wood), so i've been lucky

Indeed you have.

JeepJeep · 03-23-2009, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by bsamoul

Plus you said you just got a $15 an hour job. Saying you have 0 now, and he car costs $40,000 ish, you'll have to work 2666.67 hours or 111 straight days until you can afford it. I think you have awhiles to go.

Leasing gave BMW's to the masses

Quote:

Originally Posted by -=Hot|Ice=-

I have uncles up in Cali. I worked long and hard for my ride since I was 15 to be exact. You'll get your ride. In due time.

As stated above, I worked long and hard in order to get my ride. My dad took me into his company(he owns a company, yet another thing we share) then I went this local electronics store, and now, I'm a manager at another laptop shop up in Hagerstown, MD.

Jesus, we are brothers! Okay, well in the course of one night i've gone from being hellbent on getting a BMW to agreeing to save before i get it. Thanks for saving me from disaster

-=Hot|Ice=- · 03-23-2009, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by JeepJeep

Leasing gave BMW's to the masses

Jesus, we are brothers! Okay, well in the course of one night i've gone from being hellbent on getting a BMW to agreeing to save before i get it. Thanks for saving me from disaster

Anytime. Now, I'm going to go cry in my corner because my spring break is over.

JeepJeep · 03-23-2009, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ra2fanatic

yea its koo dude. i understand. ppl credit themselves too much for being a model citizen. fuck that. i'm not gonna lie, i drive over 75+ on a reg basis.

i'm playin w/ fire drivin at those speeds, but i'm takin the chances and wenever i end up gettin my 1st speeding ticket i'll suck it up and pay for it. its been 11 months now and i havnt gotten a speeding ticket (knock on wood), so i've been lucky

Ooh wow yeah, thats risky, but I like your attitude about it. No BS

I've been forced to drive around 65 now though so i can at least get over 20 mpg, and the other day i sat behind a semi-truck so i had the excuse to go 55 mph

blue2fire · 03-23-2009, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by -=Hot|Ice=-

Anytime. Now, I'm going to go cry in my corner because my spring break is over.

Mine too

.

JeepJeep · 03-23-2009, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -=Hot|Ice=-

Anytime. Now, I'm going to go cry in my corner because my spring break is over.

Bahaha, hope it was a fun one. Mine starts next week! Hopefully gonna go on a roadtrip with my best friend unless it falls through

bsamoul · 03-23-2009, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by blue2fire

Mine too

.

lucky, mine isn't for another 3 weeks...

bsamoul · 03-23-2009, 03:22 AM

this thread is for sure going to close

chicagolab · 03-23-2009, 03:24 AM

Truth be told you got caught. Most of us have too. I would go to court, plead guilty & request supervision or do it by mail if the citation lets you.

In your case its simple. If you contest, the judge will look you in the eye and ask you (you would be under oath) if you were driving the car that day and did the officer pull you over. The second you admit it, the typo is irrelevant. If you deny it was you, then you just lied under oath and the cop (if there) would visually I.D. you and your screwed. If you plead the fifth, then cop will I.D. you and you get the ticket anyways.

Since I was 16 (20 years ago), I've gotten a ticket every 2 or 3 years. Luckily none are on my record because I've had 6 month supervision on each of them, some with traffic schoool (online and in-person). Yes, its frustrating because some tickets feel ridiculous but I am responsible for my actions.

(my last ticket was about a year ago in the city for Failure to Signal, no turn signal during a lane change at about 15mph! I paid the fine, did the online course. Now its gone from my record)

Remember, be extra careful to not get another ticket while on supervision. Good luck.

JeepJeep · 03-23-2009, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by chicagolab

Truth be told you got caught. Most of us have too. I would and go to court and plead guilty & request supervision or do it by mail if the citation lets you.

In your case its simple. If you contest, the judge will look you in the eye and ask you (you would be under oath) were you driving the car that day and did the officer pull you over. So then the second you admit it, the typo is irrelevant. If you deny it was you, then you just lied under oath and the cop (if there) would visually I.D. you and your screwed. If you plead the fifth, then cop will I.D. you and you get the ticket anyways.

Since I was 16 (20 years ago), I've gotten a ticket every 2 or 3 years. Luckily none are on my record because I've had 6 month supervision on each of them some with traffic schoool (online and in-person). Yes, its frustrating because some tickets feel ridiculous but I am responsible for my actions.

(my last ticket was about a year ago in the city for Failure to Signal, no turn signal during a lane change at about 15mph! I paid the fine, did the online course. Now its gone from my record)

Remember, be extra careful to not get another ticket while on supervision. Good luck.

Is this a state only thing? Because I have never heard of supervision before. I am guessing it prevents the ticket going on your permanent record so your insurance rates don't go up, right?

Ima go google this, thanks for the heads-up

to_riffic · 03-23-2009, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by bsamoul

lucky, mine isn't for another 3 weeks...

+1

JeepJeep · 03-23-2009, 03:48 AM

Hey ChicagoLab, do you have any more information about Court Supervision on a ticket? All I could find is something about Illinois, but that doesn't work for me because I'm in California.

chicagolab · 03-23-2009, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by JeepJeep

Hey ChicagoLab, do you have any more information about Court Supervision on a ticket? All I could find is something about Illinois, but that doesn't work for me because I'm in California.

Sorry, I'm not familiar with California laws. Many years ago in Illinois, you had to go in person and request supervision from the judge. Many people did not know this was an option at the time. Now its a very common thing here in IL.

Reading a little about CA, you are on a point system. Traffic school may be an option to get the points off your record.

Spydeputy · 03-23-2009, 06:32 AM

go to court, plea guilty with an explanation.

the judge will allow everyone ONE bite of the apple.

most likely you will also get a driving school to attend.

good luck !

3lusive · 03-23-2009, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ra2fanatic

well sorry to hear about ur ticket. i bet everyone on this forum speeds and will bash u for ur age, but wen u put age aside most r gonna be hypocrits and drive 80 in a 65 on the fwy

all i can say is...its time u got a valentine1...

Here everybody drives 80 on the highways, even on the 55s

DenverJayhawk · 03-23-2009, 10:43 AM

You can't get the ticket dismissed because of a spelling error. If your record is clean, then go to court and tell the judge your story. Often, the State is willing to reduce the fine even further just by showing up to court. Clean yourself up before court and behave like a good boy scout in front of the judge.

HermesRider · 03-23-2009, 12:46 PM

First off, I don't think this thread is full of fail. Does no one here speed? I used to speed like the dickens and have been pulled over 9 times since I got my car 2 years ago. (I've gotten out of every ticket but 1, but that's another thread).

Secondly, as many have said, the mispelling is immaterial.

Thirdly, NEVER say anything to the LEO. NEVER admit guilt. NEVER offer excuses unless you really know what you are doing. Most times, everything you say will end up in the report that goes to court with you.

Finally, go to court. Plead no contest, and offer an explanation to the judge. The LEO won't be there for this to argue the facts as you are not disputing them. Bring in your friend's hospital admission form (explain you have his permission to do so), and tell him you were going to see him in the hospital. Your mind was full of worry. There is something called medical emergency, and although you were not necessarily involved in his safety or well being, the judge may be lenient if it's your first offense and he may interpret the medical emergency clause in your favor. Pay very close attention to the judge's behavior with the defendents that go before you to gauge what you can try / get away with.

This is an example of the surprise expenses people were talking about in your other thread. With the BMW, it may be even moreso. The BMW makes it VERY easy to exceed the speed limit without even feeling it. If I had all my tickets on my record, I would have neither the BMW nor my license right now.

GOod luck!

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chicagolab Lieutenant 30 Rep 407 Posts Drives: E90 330i 2006 TiAg Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (7)	Truth be told you got caught. Most of us have too. I would go to court, plead guilty & request supervision or do it by mail if the citation lets you. In your case its simple. If you contest, the judge will look you in the eye and ask you (you would be under oath) if you were driving the car that day and did the officer pull you over. The second you admit it, the typo is irrelevant. If you deny it was you, then you just lied under oath and the cop (if there) would visually I.D. you and your screwed. If you plead the fifth, then cop will I.D. you and you get the ticket anyways. Since I was 16 (20 years ago), I've gotten a ticket every 2 or 3 years. Luckily none are on my record because I've had 6 month supervision on each of them, some with traffic schoool (online and in-person). Yes, its frustrating because some tickets feel ridiculous but I am responsible for my actions. (my last ticket was about a year ago in the city for Failure to Signal, no turn signal during a lane change at about 15mph! I paid the fine, did the online course. Now its gone from my record) Remember, be extra careful to not get another ticket while on supervision. Good luck. __________________ E90 330i \| Titanium Silver \| Black/Aluminum \| Step \| Idrive \| Sunshades \| PDC \| Heated Seats \| M3 Lip \| Roof Spoiler \| Front Splitters \| Lux 5.0 \| Blacklines Link to my European Delivery write up: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=143486
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JeepJeep ಠ_ಠ 40 Rep 1,959 Posts Drives: everywhere Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: 818 / 805 iTrader: (0)	Hey ChicagoLab, do you have any more information about Court Supervision on a ticket? All I could find is something about Illinois, but that doesn't work for me because I'm in California.
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DenverJayhawk Major 78 Rep 1,217 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	You can't get the ticket dismissed because of a spelling error. If your record is clean, then go to court and tell the judge your story. Often, the State is willing to reduce the fine even further just by showing up to court. Clean yourself up before court and behave like a good boy scout in front of the judge. __________________ 330i, Black Sapphire, 6MT, Sport, Active Steering, Flux Capacitor
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HermesRider Captain 56 Rep 974 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 335i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	First off, I don't think this thread is full of fail. Does no one here speed? I used to speed like the dickens and have been pulled over 9 times since I got my car 2 years ago. (I've gotten out of every ticket but 1, but that's another thread). Secondly, as many have said, the mispelling is immaterial. Thirdly, NEVER say anything to the LEO. NEVER admit guilt. NEVER offer excuses unless you really know what you are doing. Most times, everything you say will end up in the report that goes to court with you. Finally, go to court. Plead no contest, and offer an explanation to the judge. The LEO won't be there for this to argue the facts as you are not disputing them. Bring in your friend's hospital admission form (explain you have his permission to do so), and tell him you were going to see him in the hospital. Your mind was full of worry. There is something called medical emergency, and although you were not necessarily involved in his safety or well being, the judge may be lenient if it's your first offense and he may interpret the medical emergency clause in your favor. Pay very close attention to the judge's behavior with the defendents that go before you to gauge what you can try / get away with. This is an example of the surprise expenses people were talking about in your other thread. With the BMW, it may be even moreso. The BMW makes it VERY easy to exceed the speed limit without even feeling it. If I had all my tickets on my record, I would have neither the BMW nor my license right now. GOod luck!
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