Biggest Speeding Ticket Ever?
04-22-2003, 08:18 AM
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Originally posted by y2k4door
*runs outside to look for flying pigs*
*runs outside to look for flying pigs*
.Brian
04-22-2003, 01:13 PM
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I got one in Danielson, CT by a state trooper on 395 North and that was for doing 97 in a 65 - He wrote it up for 94 so he "wouldn't have to take me in..." (i think that was BS but was not about to question the legalities) Also tacked on reckless endangerment, tailgating, and some aggressive driver BS. Total ticket was for about $590 or so, and the court appearance was mandatory.
Tried to be slick with the judge, didn't work, but I was able to argue it down to "Speed in Excess of 70 mph" and it wasn't counted as a nasty mark on my license.
I have had 2 in Massachusetts since 1997, both issued by Troop "E" of the Turnpike, and both for less than $1100 combined. I contested both, and lost both, so the MA court system is a little less forgiving.
My advice - Get a lawyer. I know one who I might be able to refer to you privately and get this taken care of. Shoot me a PM with the basic info and I'll talk to him about helping you out. Might cost a little, but will save A LOT later on.
Tried to be slick with the judge, didn't work, but I was able to argue it down to "Speed in Excess of 70 mph" and it wasn't counted as a nasty mark on my license.
I have had 2 in Massachusetts since 1997, both issued by Troop "E" of the Turnpike, and both for less than $1100 combined. I contested both, and lost both, so the MA court system is a little less forgiving.
My advice - Get a lawyer. I know one who I might be able to refer to you privately and get this taken care of. Shoot me a PM with the basic info and I'll talk to him about helping you out. Might cost a little, but will save A LOT later on.
04-22-2003, 02:36 PM
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Originally posted by ZaphodForty2
Ifor doing 97 in a 65 - He wrote it up for 94 so he "wouldn't have to take me in..." (i think that was BS but was not about to question the legalities) Also tacked on reckless endangerment, tailgating, and some aggressive driver BS.
Ifor doing 97 in a 65 - He wrote it up for 94 so he "wouldn't have to take me in..." (i think that was BS but was not about to question the legalities) Also tacked on reckless endangerment, tailgating, and some aggressive driver BS.
? I got nailed on the Mass Pike before, and they are **** out there... I got pulled over for 72 in a 65 (yes, it is still speeding, I know). Big speed trap with 6 cars, 2 doing radar, 4 pulling folks over- it was just over the top of a hill... I had no chance 
. If they had only gotten one more car before me, they would have been too busy to pull me over... ah, such is life I guess .Brian
04-22-2003, 02:53 PM
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Define "aggressive..."
Yeah, if you were in front of me when I got busted, it was pretty aggressive, but as far as I was concerned, the cop should have been pulling over the people doing 55 in the left hand lane for miles and miles and... you get the idea.
Anyway, the pike blows, and those guys have gotten crafty. My favorite (I think it is no longer allowed for safety reasons) was when they parked in the turnaround slots in the Jersey barriers and blended in with the background. Neat trick, but damn it is hard to spot a grey and blue crown vic nestled into the concrete.
Heads up - I have seen multiple unmarked Ford Taurus state cops all over the place, most recently a black one and a burgundy one. Hard to spot, but they will most likely be the only ones who are gaining on you when doing 90+ (they drive like animals, too)
Also, Ford Expeditions and Explorers are being used unmakred as well.
If you have a radar detector in MA you will also notice that the orange construction signs (the ones that flash arrows and warnings) have radar devices installed underneath them. I think it is to monitor traffic volume and adjust the message scrolling speed, but when you come up on one at high speed and the Valentine goes nuts, it is enough to take abot 5k miles off of your brake pads.
Anyway, the pike blows, and those guys have gotten crafty. My favorite (I think it is no longer allowed for safety reasons) was when they parked in the turnaround slots in the Jersey barriers and blended in with the background. Neat trick, but damn it is hard to spot a grey and blue crown vic nestled into the concrete.
Heads up - I have seen multiple unmarked Ford Taurus state cops all over the place, most recently a black one and a burgundy one. Hard to spot, but they will most likely be the only ones who are gaining on you when doing 90+ (they drive like animals, too)
Also, Ford Expeditions and Explorers are being used unmakred as well.
If you have a radar detector in MA you will also notice that the orange construction signs (the ones that flash arrows and warnings) have radar devices installed underneath them. I think it is to monitor traffic volume and adjust the message scrolling speed, but when you come up on one at high speed and the Valentine goes nuts, it is enough to take abot 5k miles off of your brake pads.
04-24-2003, 12:43 PM
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F'in cops! He checked off all of the offenses as civil, and not criminal, which doesn't make it madatory to appear in court. Also, there is no way that he can change it to a criminal offense, so I guess I have nothing to lose by trying to fight it. I already mailed the ticket to get a court date..should have photo-copied it. Here is the break down: 85 in a 35 = $475, "driving to endanger a tunnel" = $500, "switching lanes (solid line) = $100, and a "muffler violation" (bosal cat back sounds AWESOME!) = $35, for a grand total of $1110! (**** me in the goat-***) I have been driving around like a F'in grand mother lately...this sucks. For all those who flamed, I deserve it..all I can do is laugh at myself. A ticket this big is almost braggable....peace, im out!
04-24-2003, 01:05 PM
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I once had a friend who got nailed for, get this:
156 in a 70.. hahaha
It cost him 24 days in jail and about 12g's in fee's. But thats cuz he had an unregistered shotgun in the trunk.. haha
156 in a 70.. hahaha
It cost him 24 days in jail and about 12g's in fee's. But thats cuz he had an unregistered shotgun in the trunk.. haha