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Thanks everybody for the comments. I am wondering if i really do contest it, would i need a lawyer ? What if the cops turn up in the court and win in the court, would the fine be higher?

I'm sorry this is my first time encountering such problem. Znod, i would want to know why do you think she will definitely win in court?

subterFUSE

To begin with, this is most likely the case.

Cops are people, just like anyone else... and they are subject to the common feelings anyone might have towards another person's material possessions.

Envy is natural.

When I got pulled over in my 545, the first question the cop asked me was if that was my car. What did he expect? Me to say, "No.... I stole it 15 minutes ago."


Bottom line, an E60 is worth more than that cop's existence.... and she knows it, and hates you for it.



I suggest you request a jury trial. It is your legal right to have a jury trial, and that is the most likely way to have someone side with you. Chances are, the cop won't even show up in court.... in which case you win. But asking for a jury trial turns your case into a larger, and more expensive problem for the state.... and makes the cop's life harder too.

If they want to steal your money by lying on a traffic ticket, fine.... just make them work for it, though. Try to make the process cost the state more money in man-hours than the price of the ticket. You may still lose, but you will have a small measure of satisfaction knowing they lost money in the end.

sforshaw

And possibly a more expensive problem for you

stream

Sorry to hear that. It's bad enough to get a ticket when you are speeding...

I'd go to court (no attorney) and hope the cop doesn't show.

drjochen

I would figth this all the way to then end.
I am sure you got pulled over because you have a BMW>

TexaZ3

In most cases, cops hope you will just pay the ticket - that is why they do things like that. Plead not guilty, go to court, and I'm 99% sure this cop just won't show up. I did this at least 3 times now - everytime I feel that I'm being ripped off - I go to court - and guess what? The cop just won't show up for the hearing. Ticket dismissed. Good luck!

jimmydprince

Sorry to hear about your speeding ticket. I got pulled over Jan 2 2:30 in morning going 95mph in livermore when the highway patrol ask me i why he pulled me over, i just said sorry officer its late and i dont know how fast i was going. He told me i was going 95mph and ask for my registration and license, on the back of my mind i'm thinking oh shit my insurance will triple i gave my driver's license and i told the officer that i'm sorry it was not paying attn to my speed. he came and said ok you are only going 65mph i will just let you go Happy New Year. I was like Happy new year and Merry xmas officer. What a relief my wife said i'm so lucky i did not get a ticket.

dude_in_germany

Also sorry to hear that. If jealousy is the case, I wonder what does it help her (in this case) to make you pay a fine for speeding +15 mph. I really do not understand that.

Thank god there is no such thing here. I lived in the states fpr 6 years, and also got pulled over a couple of times. I gotta tell you, things are so much different in the US.

Are you going to take it to court? Let us know how this ends, I am curious.

jsal

If it was a highway patrol, they pace cars a lot and I believe that stands up in court. I doubt a a local cop does it much and in most cases they use radar or laser.

So, as mentioned previously, if you go to court and they don't show up, you win.

I would try and check with someone locally to find out how many speeding tickets they give out without radar. That should give you some indication of your chances of fighting it. Also, find out how long they have to clock you for - I think it is like a 1/4 of a mile or something, how close they need to be.... Did you notice her behind you for any period of time?

You can also plead no contest and give some excuse. In this case they usually drop the amount of the fine.

Good luck

Evenflow545

Just pay it. If you go to court, she'll show up; you'll lose; and then you'll have to pay court costs on top of the ticket. If you get a lawyer, you'll lose and end up paying five times what the ticket is worth.

"Making a point" when dealing with cops is lose-lose. I just stay the hell away from them, if possible.