So ahh...ticket?
12-14-2007, 11:54 AM
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So ahh...ticket?
Ran into a State Police today....I was nice, he was not. I passed a slow dumbass in the left lane and got a ticket for 88mph(in a 65) + improper lane usage. Because I went from the left lane to the right lane and back into the left...Bright and sunny, dry and clean out. I get to goto court in a month because of the improper lane usage, which was given to me because he was ****. So is there anyway to get out of this court date? I'm guessing no? If I plead not guilty, will the cop have to show up? 
BTW. Has anyone else had this or similar happen? What was the fine? couple hundred? I went to court for going 120 once and only got a $400 fine. That was at night and dangerous. This was an everyday pass!
BTW. Has anyone else had this or similar happen? What was the fine? couple hundred? I went to court for going 120 once and only got a $400 fine. That was at night and dangerous. This was an everyday pass!
12-14-2007, 12:28 PM
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IL or WI? Always plead not guilty and show up in court. You can change your plea at the bench
if the cop shows up.
The speeding ticket sounds inline, but what a BS ticket for lane usage.
The law also says that the left lane is for passing and for slower traffic to keep right. Sounds like the yo-yo in the left lane was using improper lane usage as well.
Usually a judge sees some ticket like that (the lane usage) on top of a speeder and knows the cop was being a bit of a *****. If you are polite in court, you'll likely get that one dropped, IMO.
Mike S
The speeding ticket sounds inline, but what a BS ticket for lane usage.
The law also says that the left lane is for passing and for slower traffic to keep right. Sounds like the yo-yo in the left lane was using improper lane usage as well.
Usually a judge sees some ticket like that (the lane usage) on top of a speeder and knows the cop was being a bit of a *****. If you are polite in court, you'll likely get that one dropped, IMO.
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12-14-2007, 12:41 PM
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It was in Illinois. The first thing I though about was the person sitting in the left lane. Illinois say they are toughing up on people sitting in the left lane, but I guess I trumped that with a little boost...I've met some very nice cops before, but this guy was unhappy from the get go!
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12-14-2007, 01:41 PM
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Re: Quotes from your post: "Ran into a State Police today"& "he was ****."
Sounds like a "date" not to miss..........felt lined hand-cuffs?
For your court appearance, motion for a continuance as long as you can. I don't give legal advice, but a "no show" increases with time.
For your court appearance, motion for a continuance as long as you can. I don't give legal advice, but a "no show" increases with time.
12-14-2007, 03:45 PM
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LOL, i saw him a year or so ago
Was at McGrath saying hi to a few people, I recognized the car out front, came in and asked a few of my ex-coworkers there if they knew which guy owned it and they instantly smiled....lol...he is a bit famous (infamous) there as well...