Speeding Ticket: 100+ MPH
11-30-2005, 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='205182' date='Nov 30 2005, 05:42 AM
I think the cop was exaggerating the fine structure for reckless driving. Below is the text of the California vehicle code that pertains to this situation:
CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE
SECTION 22348-22366
22348. (a) Notwithstanding subdivision (b) of Section 22351, a
person shall not drive a vehicle upon a highway with a speed limit
established pursuant to Section 22349 or 22356 at a speed greater
than that speed limit.
(b) A person who drives a vehicle upon a highway at a speed
greater than 100 miles per hour is guilty of an infraction
punishable, as follows:
(1) Upon a first conviction of a violation of this subdivision, by
a fine of not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500). The court may
also suspend the privilege of the person to operate a motor vehicle
for a period not to exceed 30 days pursuant to Section 13200.5.
(2) Upon a conviction under this subdivision of an offense that
occurred within three years of a prior offense resulting in a
conviction of an offense under this subdivision, by a fine of not to
exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750). The person's privilege to
operate a motor vehicle shall be suspended by the Department of
Motor Vehicles pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 13355.
(3) Upon a conviction under this subdivision of an offense that
occurred within five years of two or more prior offenses resulting in
convictions of offenses under this subdivision, by a fine of not to
exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). The person's privilege to
operate a motor vehicle shall be suspended by the Department of Motor
Vehicles pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 13355.
More information is available at http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displayc...ile=22348-22366
CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE
SECTION 22348-22366
22348. (a) Notwithstanding subdivision (b) of Section 22351, a
person shall not drive a vehicle upon a highway with a speed limit
established pursuant to Section 22349 or 22356 at a speed greater
than that speed limit.
(b) A person who drives a vehicle upon a highway at a speed
greater than 100 miles per hour is guilty of an infraction
punishable, as follows:
(1) Upon a first conviction of a violation of this subdivision, by
a fine of not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500). The court may
also suspend the privilege of the person to operate a motor vehicle
for a period not to exceed 30 days pursuant to Section 13200.5.
(2) Upon a conviction under this subdivision of an offense that
occurred within three years of a prior offense resulting in a
conviction of an offense under this subdivision, by a fine of not to
exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750). The person's privilege to
operate a motor vehicle shall be suspended by the Department of
Motor Vehicles pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 13355.
(3) Upon a conviction under this subdivision of an offense that
occurred within five years of two or more prior offenses resulting in
convictions of offenses under this subdivision, by a fine of not to
exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). The person's privilege to
operate a motor vehicle shall be suspended by the Department of Motor
Vehicles pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 13355.
More information is available at http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displayc...ile=22348-22366
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11-30-2005, 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Heloha' post='205113' date='Nov 29 2005, 10:19 PM
Stream - That is a nice set up...I am defineatly going to look into that during the Holiday's. 
FYI...If you want to speed, try the Arizona highways. If you get caught you can plead the officer for a "waste of natural resources" ticket which used to only be a $25 citation! Not sure if they still have this option though, this was 2 decades ago when I was wildcat at the Univ. of Ariz.
FYI...If you want to speed, try the Arizona highways. If you get caught you can plead the officer for a "waste of natural resources" ticket which used to only be a $25 citation! Not sure if they still have this option though, this was 2 decades ago when I was wildcat at the Univ. of Ariz.
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11-30-2005, 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr 5er' post='205012' date='Nov 29 2005, 08:17 PM
It always pays to be nice when your caught real good.
It also always helps to have one of the "get out of jail free" cards that they give out in NJ if you're friendly with the police. That has gotten me out of a 50 in a 25 (which ironically, I was on my way home from best buy because I decided 'you know what, a radar detective is just too expensive and I don't need one', needless to say, I turned around and bought the radar detector.) and a 95 in a 65 (on the turnpike, early saturday morning, no traffic, WITH the Solo S2).
11-30-2005, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by tomwid' post='205184' date='Nov 30 2005, 10:14 AM
Don't speed, it's against the law.
11-30-2005, 09:32 AM
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11-30-2005, 10:54 AM
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Haha yea, I said that to be sarcastic. Ya know there are times I miss Indo. These times include when I'm getting pulled over by po-po.
The cops in Indo are very, very nice (if you're driving a nice car and they think you're rich).
well said no need to waste the extra gasoline....put a 545 badge instead.....
*kidding*
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The cops in Indo are very, very nice (if you're driving a nice car and they think you're rich).
no need to waste the extra gasoline....put a 545 badge instead.....*kidding*
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11-30-2005, 12:01 PM
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I got a 100+ ticket once. It was when i had my old e34 530i - I still love the e34, if i had enough money, I'd buy the old e35 M5 and restore it. Anyways, I had my license suspended for a month, no traffic school, and I got 2 points. I went to court to fight the ticket but couldn't talk my way out of it. I asked that the fine at least be lessened. Originally the ticket was $580 but the judge pushed it down to $280 for me since I said I was a student at the time and would appreciate a break. That ticket just fell off my record about 11 months ago so my record is peachy clean again - finally. Good luck to you though, hope it doesn't end up costing you an arm and a leg.
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11-30-2005, 12:12 PM
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Being an American currently living in Europe, I really do appreciate the driving here, in Italy. You havent driven until youve driven in Naples! When I'm on holiday in the states, I really hate driving, I tried the "flash the high beams" trick and all I got was an up close and personal with the rear end of this huge Durango.java script:emoticon(%22:'(%22,
Its a huge transition going back to the driving style of my fellow americans, "extreme". Though, I do have a couple of years left here, so I guess I'd better enjoy while I can.
Its a huge transition going back to the driving style of my fellow americans, "extreme". Though, I do have a couple of years left here, so I guess I'd better enjoy while I can.
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Originally Posted by andy545' post='205222' date='Nov 30 2005, 11:25 AM
Man, these figures are pretty scary. I'm pretty lucky to have German Autobahns 20 mins from my place. Sometimes I take going top speed for granted. 
11-30-2005, 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeffs' post='205168' date='Nov 30 2005, 03:35 AM
I think in the US they should make driving test more stringent and put extra emphasis on everything, INCLUDING parking skills...... :thumbsdown: :thumbsdown: