Topic: Should I pay my Traffic Tickets? - page 4. (Read 8118 times)
i don't pay traffic tickets. 
how many times have you been arrested? where
The main problem is inherent; too many cars and too little road.
See the autobahn. Great diversity in driving speed; less accidents and less jams
See the autobahn. Great diversity in driving speed; less accidents and less jams
Um... European drivers are just better.
I don't get caught when speeding. Well, only once in 12 years 
i don't pay traffic tickets.
The quicker we get off the road the less traffic congestion which is a big problem in california
Well, it's not that easy.Traffic jams and accidents are more likely if there are big speed differences between cars.
The main problem is inherent; too many cars and too little road.
See the autobahn. Great diversity in driving speed; less accidents and less jams
The quicker we get off the road the less traffic congestion which is a big problem in california
100% agree there....
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Does this mean you created that video?
No, it only means that sometime I lack proper English writing skills. 
The quicker we get off the road the less traffic congestion which is a big problem in california
Well, it's not that easy.Traffic jams and accidents are more likely if there are big speed differences between cars.
Care to give any details, like where you were, what kind of posted limit there was and what was your actual speed?
80 in a 65; mild traffic, central california
I get that there are some cops that are just out there to be difficult and cause people grief but in this instance, you're 15 over the limit.
The speed limit is there for a multitude of reasons. Number one will be safety of others.
Are you saying you're so good a driver that you can drive safely at 80 whilst everyone else should drive slower?
Are you saying that everyone should be allowed to drive at 80 regardless of the safety issues?
It's always annoying to be caught but caught you were and at least on 10 other occasions. Either you need to slow down or you need to accept that you have to pay these fines.
Think of it as a charge that better drivers can pay to drive faster than everyone else if it helps you feel better.
a majority of cars were driving 75-85. Yes I am such a good driver as well.
yes everyone should be allowed to drive at least 90 I'd say.
If everyone were paying every time they exceeding the 'speed limit' either they wouldn't speed or they'd work to change the laws; and i hope the latter.
The quicker we get off the road the less traffic congestion which is a big problem in california
Care to give any details, like where you were, what kind of posted limit there was and what was your actual speed?
80 in a 65; mild traffic, central california
Does this mean you created that video?
Care to give any details, like where you were, what kind of posted limit there was and what was your actual speed?
80 in a 65; mild traffic, central california
Care to give any details, like where you were, what kind of posted limit there was and what was your actual speed?
80 in a 65; mild traffic, central california
I get that there are some cops that are just out there to be difficult and cause people grief but in this instance, you're 15 over the limit.
The speed limit is there for a multitude of reasons. Number one will be safety of others.
Are you saying you're so good a driver that you can drive safely at 80 whilst everyone else should drive slower?
Are you saying that everyone should be allowed to drive at 80 regardless of the safety issues?
It's always annoying to be caught but caught you were and at least on 10 other occasions. Either you need to slow down or you need to accept that you have to pay these fines.
Think of it as a charge that better drivers can pay to drive faster than everyone else if it helps you feel better.
At least this was actually legit speeding and, with posted speed limit signs around, you'd be at least somewhat aware of the consequences. Worst I had was in VA, where the speed limit for I95 is 75mph is some places, and the unposted law is that 80mph+ is automatically considered reckless driving. So, doing just 5mph over the speed limit, which is fairly common, instantly sets you up with threat of suspended license and jail time, or a $300 lawyer bill and reduced ticket. I got about 20 letters from lawyers even before I received the ticket itself in the mail. F'in racket.
Virginia is the most miserable state ever for speeding tickets. They will give you a ticket for going 61 in a 60 zone. I had a friend who got pulled over doing 61 in a 55 zone, and they charged him criminally. He had to drive back to Virginia to go to court, but the officer didn't show up so he got off.
My dad was driving to visit me a few days ago, and he was driving through Virginia. I got a call from him saying he was running late, because there was a car wreck, and he pulled over to provide first aid to keep a woman and her kids from bleeding out. The sheriff and medics thanked him when they arrived, and he went on his way. About a half a mile down the road, he got pulled over for doing 68 in a 60 and got a ticket.
that'll teach him to take time to help people!
At least this was actually legit speeding and, with posted speed limit signs around, you'd be at least somewhat aware of the consequences. Worst I had was in VA, where the speed limit for I95 is 75mph is some places, and the unposted law is that 80mph+ is automatically considered reckless driving. So, doing just 5mph over the speed limit, which is fairly common, instantly sets you up with threat of suspended license and jail time, or a $300 lawyer bill and reduced ticket. I got about 20 letters from lawyers even before I received the ticket itself in the mail. F'in racket.
Virginia is the most miserable state ever for speeding tickets. They will give you a ticket for going 61 in a 60 zone. I had a friend who got pulled over doing 61 in a 55 zone, and they charged him criminally. He had to drive back to Virginia to go to court, but the officer didn't show up so he got off.
My dad was driving to visit me a few days ago, and he was driving through Virginia. I got a call from him saying he was running late, because there was a car wreck, and he pulled over to provide first aid to keep a woman and her kids from bleeding out. The sheriff and medics thanked him when they arrived, and he went on his way. About a half a mile down the road, he got pulled over for doing 68 in a 60 and got a ticket.
Are you saying you were pulled over or a camera got you? then lawyers are somehow notified?
I was pulled over, doing 82 in a 75, in the middle of the day, down a completely empty 2 lane highway in southern VA, middle of nowhere. Yeah, you're right, I got the ticket right away, but since it was reckless driving, it as the court summons that they mailed. For that charge you have to appear in court. Which was 5 hours south of my house. The lawyers jumped on me because all traffic tickets and such appear on VA's public website.
did you pick a lawyer?
Yeah. Picked the cheapest offer, he went to court for me, the ticket was changed to "equipment malfunction" probably by default, and I just had a $45 ticket plus the few $100 (either $200 or $300, don't remember) lawyer fee.
how does it relate to equipment malfunction?? like your speedometer said a lower speed
Are you saying you were pulled over or a camera got you? then lawyers are somehow notified?
I was pulled over, doing 82 in a 75, in the middle of the day, down a completely empty 2 lane highway in southern VA, middle of nowhere. Yeah, you're right, I got the ticket right away, but since it was reckless driving, it as the court summons that they mailed. For that charge you have to appear in court. Which was 5 hours south of my house. The lawyers jumped on me because all traffic tickets and such appear on VA's public website.
did you pick a lawyer?
Yeah. Picked the cheapest offer, he went to court for me, the ticket was changed to "equipment malfunction" probably by default, and I just had a $45 ticket plus the few $100 (either $200 or $300, don't remember) lawyer fee.
Are you saying you were pulled over or a camera got you? then lawyers are somehow notified?
I was pulled over, doing 82 in a 75, in the middle of the day, down a completely empty 2 lane highway in southern VA, middle of nowhere. Yeah, you're right, I got the ticket right away, but since it was reckless driving, it as the court summons that they mailed. For that charge you have to appear in court. Which was 5 hours south of my house. The lawyers jumped on me because all traffic tickets and such appear on VA's public website.
did you pick a lawyer?
Are you saying you were pulled over or a camera got you? then lawyers are somehow notified?
I was pulled over, doing 82 in a 75, in the middle of the day, down a completely empty 2 lane highway in southern VA, middle of nowhere. Yeah, you're right, I got the ticket right away, but since it was reckless driving, it as the court summons that they mailed. For that charge you have to appear in court. Which was 5 hours south of my house. The lawyers jumped on me because all traffic tickets and such appear on VA's public website.
At least this was actually legit speeding and, with posted speed limit signs around, you'd be at least somewhat aware of the consequences. Worst I had was in VA, where the speed limit for I95 is 75mph is some places, and the unposted law is that 80mph+ is automatically considered reckless driving. So, doing just 5mph over the speed limit, which is fairly common, instantly sets you up with threat of suspended license and jail time, or a $300 lawyer bill and reduced ticket. I got about 20 letters from lawyers even before I received the ticket itself in the mail. F'in racket.
Are you saying you were pulled over or a camera got you? then lawyers are somehow notified?
I was in a racket before as well.
I don't think fines should be moral; either you did something bad enough to be arrested and jail; or you should be left alone
At least this was actually legit speeding and, with posted speed limit signs around, you'd be at least somewhat aware of the consequences. Worst I had was in VA, where the speed limit for I95 is 75mph is some places, and the unposted law is that 80mph+ is automatically considered reckless driving. So, doing just 5mph over the speed limit, which is fairly common, instantly sets you up with threat of suspended license and jail time, or a $300 lawyer bill and reduced ticket. I got about 20 letters from lawyers even before I received the ticket itself in the mail. F'in racket.
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