Speeding Ticket

3kings · #1 07-25-2007, 07:06 AM

This maybe to late for Port but may help others. Always ask for a warning!!! I have a few friends who work for the State Police and they swear if you are polite and ask for a warning it is granted more than half the time. You can't be going warp speed or be pissed and give smart ass answers. I was pulled over once since the advise, and was given a warning,

Hope it helps.

Cajungator26 · #2 07-25-2007, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 3kings

This maybe to late for Port but may help others. Always ask for a warning!!! I have a few friends who work for the State Police and they swear if you are polite and ask for a warning it is granted more than half the time. You can't be going warp speed or be pissed and give smart ass answers. I was pulled over once since the advise, and was given a warning,

Hope it helps.

I was pulled over last week and begged for a warning. It worked... thank God.

Left Bank · #3 07-25-2007, 03:42 PM

Only because you're a girl!!

Cajungator26 · #4 07-25-2007, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Kimmeastar

Only because you're a girl!!

Um, no. My driving record says otherwise.

dr. fager · #5 07-25-2007, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Cajungator26

Um, no. My driving record says otherwise.

that you're not a girl?

timmgirvan · #6 07-25-2007, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by dr. fager

that you're not a girl?

No....that she's a LEADFOOT!

FGFan · #7 07-25-2007, 04:46 PM

I had a similar situation before but in South Carolina and I don't live there, but it was WAY over the speed limit and mandatory court appearance. I was leaving the country a few days later for 2 months.
I was advised to contact the S. Carolina bar association for a referral.
Which I did, got a very good referral of a lawyer that frequently handled these types of cases. Fine was reduced, points not added and it all worked out well, and I was able to go overseas, cost me a good bit, but then again mandatory court so it was worth it.
I would suggest contacting the Texas Bar Assoc. for a referral. Good luck.

Mortimer · #8 07-25-2007, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Cajungator26

I was pulled over last week and begged for a warning. It worked... thank God.

Describe "begged".

Danzig · #9 07-25-2007, 06:17 PM

my husband got pulled over in louisiana, they said pay it and they would not report it to the insurance company.

most states 'give you nine'--just pay attention to what time of the month it is, towards the end of the month, they might not give you so much leeway. but i flew by more than one trooper to and from chicago, not even a flash of lights.

Mortimer · #10 07-26-2007, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

OOOOOOOOOO

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Port Conway Lane · #11 10-15-2008, 12:59 PM

To update over a year ago on this speeding ticket :

Forty bucks I shelled out to a lawyer proved worthwile.
The case was dismissed, points dropped as well as the $150 fine

!

AeWingnut · #12 10-15-2008, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Port Conway Lane

To update over a year ago on this speeding ticket :

Forty bucks I shelled out to a lawyer proved worthwile.
The case was dismissed, points dropped as well as the $150 fine

!

so why did it take so long?
or did it?

Port Conway Lane · #13 10-18-2008, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by AeWingnut

so why did it take so long?
or did it?

Yes it took over a year after the initial hearing which was held 3 months after the ticket was issued in July of last year. The lawyer asked for a continuance and it was finally settled last week after two other court appearances by the lawyer making a total of four times he had to appear.

I'd say he earned his keep for $40.