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I was given a Speeding Ticket last night for doing nothing. *CONCLUDED*

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Wow, good story. Waiting for update. It's sad that the people in power act the way they do. You should have told him you are good friends with the Governor or something.
 
Originally posted by: Soccer55
Originally posted by: Ladies Man
if the cop shows up he'll lie, said he caught him speeding, judge will believe him.
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Can't hevnsnt ask for the in car video footage of the stop and/or the speed reading from the radar gun? Then when the cop can't produce it, he gets off? Or does that usually not work in traffic courts?

-Tom
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No, and no. However, he could have asked the last time that the radar was tuned, and for the radar tuning fork certification. I believe the radar serial # as well.

However, once yer in court im 99% sure that you cant go back and ask these questions.

Btw, the whole tuning fork thing is rediculous, I've never seen a radar unit out of whack.
 
conclusion
As I prepared for my day in court, I thought about all the different scenarios that they could possibly throw my way. From all of your comments I just KNEW that the officer would more than likely get on the stand and tell the court a false scenario. Would that say they saw me speeding? Would they say they saw me doing a burnout or a wheelie? I prepared a list of questions to ask the officer -- to help prove my case against any scenario I could dream up they would come at me with. However, I had not prepared for what they were going to do today.

As I sat in court, looking around I recognized several people from my past appearances. The cashier lady, the Bailiff, and finally the judge.

OH SH!T. There is the officer that ticketed me. Standing next to him is his superior officer that I spoke to last time I was in this court. Apparently they were not going to let me off easy by not showing up this final time.

I could see them talking to each other and scanning the audience, Attempting to locate me I thought to myself. As they continued looking though the crowd, we finally made eye contact. The superior officer waved hello, and then pointing outside the courtroom "asked" if I would be willing to step outside. I of course acknowledged, and as we met in the hallway both officers extended a handshake.

They then told me:
Bill, the reason why we pulled you over was because the area you were in is a known spot for road racing. When you decided to leave the scene as we pulled up, you drew suspicion upon yourself. To this I replied: Sir, I understand the area and your position, however you need to understand mine -- I never did anything wrong, and this is my third court appearance trying to prove it. They responded with the unthinkable.

"We have discussed this, and would like to DISMISS the ticket provided that you quit road racing at that area. 😀 😀 I then told them that I appreciated the offer, and that they would never see me there again. Our conversation continued, I apologised for losing my temper that night, and they apologised for not showing up last month. We talked about wasted resources and finally they said they would speak with the DA to get it dropped.

As I went back to the court room I was in shell shock. I had prepared for a battle of lies, and in the end honesty and justice prevailed. The officer talked with the DA who then called to me. The DA then (very DICKISHLY mind you) told me: The officers have decided to drop the charge, however I think it should stand but it isn't my call. Before I sign this, you do of course understand what will happen if we catch you at (the area) again, RIGHT? not wanting to argue anymore, I said yes.. I just wanted out of there. He signed the dismissal and I was out of there, scott free and happy.

WINNAR!

 
Congrats to you Hevnsnt for apologizing about losing your temper. It's a hard thing to do when you believe (and rightfully so) that you had done nothing wrong. A lot of people probably wouldn't have shown that kind of restraint.
 
Bill, I think you admitted on the record that being in that place form this point on is accepting a penalty. Not sure he didn't "small print" pwn you right there at the end, Bill.

In any case, Bill, it was an interesting story and happyish ending. :thumbsup:
 
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