Speeding ticket *groan*

[Cigarbear]

Check into IN laws about no lo contendre. It's pleading no contest and, in GA, it can mean no fine or points. I used that as a kid when I got caught going 100+ in a 55 I ended up with a $40 defensive driving class and that was it. I know it varies by state though.

[cigarsarge]

I've never got a ticket...Even before I ever wrote one.

[mrtr33]

Check into IN laws about no lo contendre. It's pleading no contest and, in GA, it can mean no fine or points. I used that as a kid when I got caught going 100+ in a 55 I ended up with a $40 defensive driving class and that was it. I know it varies by state though.

Some buddies of mine in high school got caught doing 60 in a 25 - the police officer that pulled them over told them that if they went 5 mph faster, he could nail them on attempted manslaughter. He should have kicked their ass right then and there.

I personally don't understand what the problem is driving the speed limit. Sure, I understand that people get distracted sometimes and go a little bit faster, but the assholes that drive where I live seem like they race to each stop sign. In Denmark fines are assigned on a percentage of your income - sounds like a pretty good deterrent to me. I mean, why do we have the law in the first place if everyone ignores it? Why does the spedometer list it's top speed at 120 mph when I can't legally drive that fast anywhere in North America? I just don't understand that. But I digress.....

I'm not saying I'm perfect, but in my opinion it's a ticket that I can avoid. That's right - I'm that slow bastard that your grandpa is passing and giving the finger. It's a joke amongst all of my friends - I'm the slowest driver ever.

My wife, on the other hand...........

[Eville]

Speeding tickets hurt. The only time I have ever been pulled over was for going 67 in a 45. I knew I was going 67, but I never would have guessed that the speed limit would have been 45. It was on a 4 lane highway that I could have sworn was at least 55. But sure enough, the trooper got me just after the 45mph speed limit sign that I overlooked. At least he was nice enough to knock it down to 55. I opted to do the deterrent program where I paid the court fees, then completed an online defensive driving class to get the ticket wiped off so that insurance wouldn't find out about it.

[big bill]

Sorry bro but that's going to knock one good box of cigars off the budget

[ashauler]

Well, I generally speed on the highway but pay much closer attention in town. I figure if the speedlimit is anything less than 65, there is probably a reason for it and additional attention is required. Now, on the 75 mph toll road.......

[Shelby07]

Some buddies of mine in high school got caught doing 60 in a 25 - the police officer that pulled them over told them that if they went 5 mph faster, he could nail them on attempted manslaughter. He should have kicked their ass right then and there.

I personally don't understand what the problem is driving the speed limit. Sure, I understand that people get distracted sometimes and go a little bit faster, but the assholes that drive where I live seem like they race to each stop sign. In Denmark fines are assigned on a percentage of your income - sounds like a pretty good deterrent to me. I mean, why do we have the law in the first place if everyone ignores it? Why does the spedometer list it's top speed at 120 mph when I can't legally drive that fast anywhere in North America? I just don't understand that. But I digress.....

I'm not saying I'm perfect, but in my opinion it's a ticket that I can avoid. That's right - I'm that slow bastard that your grandpa is passing and giving the finger. It's a joke amongst all of my friends - I'm the slowest driver ever.

My wife, on the other hand...........

I must confess that I usually drive like an old man too (hell, my other car is a Volvo.) I usually obey the speed limits and most of the time (traffic and conditions permitting) I actually drop down below the posted limit. I'm just never in that much of a hurry to get where I'm going. I did some math years ago that showed me how much time I'd save by doing 15 above the posted limit as opposed to 5 below. In most of my travels the time saved was minimal (a minute or 2) and the difference in the anxiety level when I was going at or under the limit was substantial. Not only that, but it seems that I always (well, maybe 95% of the time) end up catching up with the folks who passed me up at the next traffic light. Most of my play time takes place at the track.

Now, with that being said, I do admit to an occasional need for speed. I purposely and knowingly have a little fun with my cars on the street. Most of the time they are short bursts designed to humiliate some kid with big ol' fart pipes on his car. I will also admit that I've had the Shelby right up against the speed limiter of 158 (before I had it disabled) but it was north of Cheyenne WY on a stretch of Interstate where I could see 5 miles ahead of me with no traffic in front of me and nothing but fields on either side. I always take into account the prevailing conditions, and if I do get caught, well, it's just the price I pay to play. It's no one's fault but my own, be it intentional or not, and I am fully aware of and willing to accept the consequences of my own actions as long as no one else gets hurt.

I won't get into a car if the little woman is driving. It's part of my survival instinct.

[buzz]

I won't get into a car if the little woman is driving. It's part of my survival instinct.

- classic!

-Buzz

[Cigarbear]

I've slowed down quite a bit since my younger, stupider days At one point I had 6 or 7 tickets all at least 10 mi over and a couple at 20+. When I got married and got a joint policy with my wife, it was almost $3K/yr. Hers had been less than $400 Now I stay within 5 mi of the posted limit. I can't afford that shit anymore!

[badwhale]

I've slowed down quite a bit since my younger, stupider days At one point I had 6 or 7 tickets all at least 10 mi over and a couple at 20+. When I got married and got a joint policy with my wife, it was almost $3K/yr. Hers had been less than $400 Now I stay within 5 mi of the posted limit. I can't afford that shit anymore!

Especially with your cBid habit, and that monster-dor to fill!

[cigarsarge]

Where I live the whole city is a speed trap. We have red light cameras that record speeders and people that run the light. We also have a van that sits beside the road that photographs speeders. You get a $50 ticket in the mail.

I have a problem with that...IMHO you have the right to face your accuser in court.

[Cigarbear]

Especially with your cBid habit, and that monster-dor to fill!

Amen!

[ggiese]

I personally don't understand what the problem is driving the speed limit. Sure, I understand that people get distracted sometimes and go a little bit faster, but the assholes that drive where I live seem like they race to each stop sign. I

I didn't either - until I studied crashes for a living. In it's basic form - the larger the momentum (Mass X velocity) - the worse the crash. What most people don't realize - the crash forces of about a 35 MPH BEV crash (Barrier Equivalent Velocity = hitting a solid barrier at 35 mph) will definitely ruin your day, and is almost certainly fatal. The human body is not designed to handle those kinds of crash forces very well.