Update: So I went back to the stretch of road where it occurred just to verify the speed limit was posted and what it was. From where I merged on, and up until he pulled me over there is NO posted speed limit sign contradictory to what he told me and what the ticket says. Also I know that a mile or two further the limit is up to 40-50. I am going to appeal, but how does this help me? (e.g. is it a silver bullet?). I am going to take a small movie of the road also to prove there was no speed limit sign.
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Didn't think I'd post about one of the favorite topics here, but I thought there might be a chance I could get some decent advice.
Basically:
Got a speeding ticket for going 50 in a 30 (for $200). I got a ticket when I was 18, but in the past 9years nothing else. Did I realize I was speeding-no, was I--probably. I was heading home at 10pm one a roadway that during this stretch is quite straight. There might have been a couple of cars in front of me within 100-200 yards. Didn't notice that I was catching up to them or anything, but honestly I was zoned out.
That was why I was surprised when I got pulled over, because I had no idea why. The Cop said the posted limit is 30 here (it varies on this road), but I honestly do not remember what the the signs said(I will go check tomorrow). Anyway he said he stopped me over for speeding (I apologized but said I didn't realize it), etc. He took my info and came back with a ticket, when I tried to ask a question he pretty much just said I can appeal it.
I checked some maps, from where he said he got me on radar to when he stopped me was about 600-700 ft. He did not pull me over until AFTER I took a left turn and obviously slowed down to take the left.
Excuse my ramblings because I'm a bit tired, but summarily--worth appealing (e.g. do I stand a fighting chance)?
Any thoughts are welcome.
Like I said, I didn't realize I was even speeding though I may have.
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Didn't think I'd post about one of the favorite topics here, but I thought there might be a chance I could get some decent advice.
Basically:
Got a speeding ticket for going 50 in a 30 (for $200). I got a ticket when I was 18, but in the past 9years nothing else. Did I realize I was speeding-no, was I--probably. I was heading home at 10pm one a roadway that during this stretch is quite straight. There might have been a couple of cars in front of me within 100-200 yards. Didn't notice that I was catching up to them or anything, but honestly I was zoned out.
That was why I was surprised when I got pulled over, because I had no idea why. The Cop said the posted limit is 30 here (it varies on this road), but I honestly do not remember what the the signs said(I will go check tomorrow). Anyway he said he stopped me over for speeding (I apologized but said I didn't realize it), etc. He took my info and came back with a ticket, when I tried to ask a question he pretty much just said I can appeal it.
I checked some maps, from where he said he got me on radar to when he stopped me was about 600-700 ft. He did not pull me over until AFTER I took a left turn and obviously slowed down to take the left.
Excuse my ramblings because I'm a bit tired, but summarily--worth appealing (e.g. do I stand a fighting chance)?
Any thoughts are welcome.
Like I said, I didn't realize I was even speeding though I may have.
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