Judgement Day.....for my speeding ticket (from the Bear Mtn Meet)
07-09-2009, 10:14 PM
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Good result!
Oh, and my wife's line is "there's no point driving a car like this if you're not going to get a ticket from time to time"
Oh, and my wife's line is "there's no point driving a car like this if you're not going to get a ticket from time to time"
07-09-2009, 10:20 PM
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ehh, David, it is what it is... $150 bucks aint chop change, but again, small price to pay for no points... I think the last time I had to get my points shaved off the lawyer alone cost me $500 - hope it makes you feel better. But this was a LOOOOONG time ago - like 2002 or '03...
07-10-2009, 05:29 AM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='938008' date='Jul 9 2009, 11:13 PM
Congrats David! That's great news. $150 for peace of mind is well worth it. Glad it all worked out. 
07-10-2009, 05:36 AM
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at least you have no points.. thats a good thing
07-10-2009, 05:36 AM
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My Ride: 2011, E90 M3 Sedan. Alpine White.Competition package, Keyhole cover, fender reflectors in Alpine white, RPI Exhaust, 19
at least you have no points.. thats a good thing
ooops dp..lol
ooops dp..lol
07-10-2009, 05:36 AM
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at least you have no points.. thats a good thing
07-10-2009, 06:10 AM
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In europe there are no points assessed when you are caught speeding unless you are driving way over the posted limit (30kph over if I remember correctly). You just pay the fine and move on. No need to argue in court since they will have a picture of you in your car with the license plate clearly visible.
Too bad we don't have a system that efficient in the states.
Too bad we don't have a system that efficient in the states.
07-10-2009, 06:16 AM
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glade it work out for you... as for me.. i got nailed doing a 100 in a 40.. 
.. i know i know... the cop looked like he wanted to rip my head off.. steam was coming out of his ears when he cam up to my car.. i tried the bathroom thing he told me to shit on my self... lol.. the out come of it all 1 year later.. had to pay 800 bucks.. i think i got 8 points for that.. 30 susp.... sux`s!!!!!!
.. i know i know... the cop looked like he wanted to rip my head off.. steam was coming out of his ears when he cam up to my car.. i tried the bathroom thing he told me to shit on my self... lol.. the out come of it all 1 year later.. had to pay 800 bucks.. i think i got 8 points for that.. 30 susp.... sux`s!!!!!!
07-10-2009, 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by v_therussian' post='938180' date='Jul 10 2009, 02:20 AM
ehh, David, it is what it is... $150 bucks aint chop change, but again, small price to pay for no points... I think the last time I had to get my points shaved off the lawyer alone cost me $500 - hope it makes you feel better. But this was a LOOOOONG time ago - like 2002 or '03...
07-10-2009, 09:37 AM
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Excellent outcome. $150 is nothing compared to hassle with the insurance rates, etc. On the one hand, it's a bit of scam to generate revenue. However, what if you couldn't "cut a deal?" You were guilty afterall. I really don't mind this sort of questionable practice as it has worked in my favor as well. A few years ago, I got a ticket for 39 in a 25, which is a Special Enforcement Zone here, thus a higher penalty. I was guilty, so in a "fair system," I would have had to take the points + $140 fine. As it turns out, they busted it down to a non-moving violation and charged me $196. It's a game, and you've gotta pay to play sometimes.