Originally posted by: kermalou
hey, man.
i didn't speed. the other tickets i sucked up and payed for and admitted to them. this time, I know I didn't speed. and it was impossible for the cop to pace me for a 1/4 mile.
First it's "maybe 40 not 50," now it's "I know I didn't speed." Which is it?
I'm just curious, but do you even read your posts??? You said "i wasn't doing 50, maybe 40 not 50." Then you said "speed limit was 35." Now I'm going to ignore the obvious, which is that you don't know how fast you truly were going. Look at what you admitted -- Maybe doing 40. Speed limit 35. If 40 isn't more than 35 (equals SPEEDING) then perhaps I need to quit helping my son with his 4th grade math.
So, here's your problem - you admitted, flat out, to the ticketing officer, that YOU WERE SPEEDING. If you read your citation I'd be willing to bet that somewhere on there it says something along the lines of "signature does not equal admission of guilt." Not like it matters...you told the officer you were guilty. Who do you think the judge is going to believe? Someone that posted they already have 2 prior tickets for speeding, or an officer that helps him keep a job by making sure that docket stays full?
Regardless, I already mentioned I think speeding tickets are BS. So, if you decide to fight it in court over it, I'd suggest a few things:
1) Get your story straight. Start by removing "maybe" from your vocabulary.
2) You at least recognize giving the officer attitude was the wrong thing to do. Remember that in front of the judge as they tend to be less tolerant and forgiving than officers, and can quickly turn your speeding ticket into something very costly, both in time and money.
3) Read
this write up which deals specifically with trying to beat a ticket based on pacing.
How long ago was your last ticket? The last time I had to go for a speeding ticket (a couple of years back) I was able to take a class and did not have to notify my insurance company nor receive any points on my license. The lady teaching the class felt generous and told us to always try and take the class. Even though our state says you can only do the class if your previous ticket was more than a year ago, she said that it's at the discretion of each judge. If they feel you aren't a repeat offender then more often than not they'll offer you the class. They'd rather make the money for charging you for the class than having you send your money to your insurance company. Would that maybe be an option available where you're at?
Anyways, best of luck with whatever you choose to do!
Tom