Fighting my Speeding Ticket

Bshields22 · 05-22-2015, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

honestly I feel the reason the limits have not been raised here is due to the cops not writing anyone until they are 10+ over. on the highway typically I see people only getting popped at 15+ over.

so if that would continue after a limit raise then yes I could see where raiding to 85 and people doing 95+ is an issue for most drivers.

honestly most drivers are not very skilled lol

but with ideal traffic conditions going a bit over I see no issue with if one is capable of doing so and ok with risking a ticket.

just did a 1600 mile round trip and 1/2 of the way down at very late hours I was the only car on my side of the road. warm dry conditions I went about 95 avg. no issues.

Exactly, 95 is quick but its not fast and dangerous. Now, 95 weaving in and out of traffic might be a different story...i know non of us have EVER done that before.....

To your point earlier, with current advancement in automotive technology there is so much more a car is capable of in terms of accident avoidance and safety. Speed limit laws are not governing grandpas old Cadillac.

Also in terms of "laws" talking on a cell phone is illegal (just like speeding) but why isn't eating in the car anddoing makeup in the car illegal. Its arguably more dangerous....

Bshields22 · 05-22-2015, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Bshields22

Well said! I need to find the source i heard this from but i heard that there are far less traffic accidents on the autobahn then on the freeways here. Only caveat to that those is there is a slightly higher percentage of fatal accidents that do happen. In summary though, autobahn is safer than our freeways.

I feel that most of us on a daily basis go about 10-15 over the speed-limit for all speed limits. Only in ideal situations do we go 90-100 on the freeway or open highway in the middle of the desert, alone on the road. I think tickets should begin at at least 15-20 over. Anything should be able to be justified.

Furthermore lol...

If Texas is able to up their speedlimit there obviously is documentation PROVING a faster speed is not unsafe.

Chuck33079 · 05-22-2015, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Bshields22

Well said! I need to find the source i heard this from but i heard that there are far less traffic accidents on the autobahn then on the freeways here. Only caveat to that those is there is a slightly higher percentage of fatal accidents that do happen. In summary though, autobahn is safer than our freeways.

That's because of the lower overall traffic and much more stringent driver education and licensing. Here it would be a disaster.

FPenvy · 05-22-2015, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

That's because of the lower overall traffic and much more stringent driver education and licensing. Here it would be a disaster.

I remember on an old episode of top gear them showing the driver ed in finland? where the kids have to go through a lengthy course with on track skid pad in many situations testing. all prior to getting their license.

we have nothing at all lol

Bshields22 · 05-22-2015, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

That's because of the lower overall traffic and much more stringent driver education and licensing. Here it would be a disaster.

LOLOL! oh man, i could only imagine....

Chuck33079 · 05-22-2015, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by janglez

ummm, i kinda feel like i'm talking to my son here but if you don't want a speeding ticket then don't speed... no one has the right to break the law... you don't have to agree with it but that doesn't give you the right to ignore it... not trying to sound like a prude here but without laws our society would be more of a mess than it already is

I'm somewhat in agreement with you. If I'm speeding, I understand that I may get the occasional ticket. I'm not talking about doubling up the speed limit, but 10-15 over on a freeway with light traffic is acceptable to me. But, if I get a ticket, it's my own dumbass fault. I'll still fight it, but I'm under no illusion that the citation was in any way unjust or undeserved.

jmayz · 05-22-2015, 03:12 PM

It's 70 out here which isn't bad. I've been on those texas highways! God bless those guys over there!

dP3NGU1N · 05-22-2015, 03:57 PM

I'll just leave this here....

Never Speed In Virginia: Lessons From My Three Days In Jail

Bshields22 · 05-22-2015, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by dP3NGU1N

I'll just leave this here....

Never Speed In Virginia: Lessons From My Three Days In Jail

Long read but very entertaining. Next time I'm in VA, I'll rent a Prius

darkphantom · 05-22-2015, 04:01 PM

Mandatory driver's license tests are more like it! There are WAY too many people on the roads who have no idea how to properly signal or drive!

The Germans have a mandatory test every year, especially if you want to drive on the autobahn

jmayz · 05-22-2015, 04:21 PM

Some times you have to speed. Like when the piece of junk Ford Taurus pulls up next to you on the highway revving his whiny little engine. It's my American right to show him what 6th to 4th gear looks like from the sidelines!

dP3NGU1N · 05-22-2015, 04:27 PM

SPEAK OF THE DEVIL!

Why Doesn’t The U.S. Have An Annual Car Safety Inspection?

FPenvy · 05-26-2015, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by dP3NGU1N

SPEAK OF THE DEVIL!

Why Doesn’t The U.S. Have An Annual Car Safety Inspection?

im confused because in PA we have yearly inspection and emissions testing.

SouthArk370Z · 05-26-2015, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

im confused because in PA we have yearly inspection and emissions testing.

State inspections, when done at all, are not very tough - brakes work, horn honks, lights light, &c). Think pre-employment physical at McDonalds.

Inspections done in JP and EU also check for corrosion and a lot of other stuff. More like a pre-employment physical to be an astronaut.

FPenvy · 05-26-2015, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

State inspections, when done at all, are not very tough - brakes work, horn honks, lights light, &c). Think pre-employment physical at McDonalds.

Inspections done in JP and EU also check for corrosion and a lot of other stuff. More like a pre-employment physical to be an astronaut.

I will agree except most places here are pretty strict unless you know people. PA has some stupid vehicle laws lol

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jmayz Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: New Mexico Posts: 192 Drives: 370Z 2015 Rep Power: 18	Some times you have to speed. Like when the piece of junk Ford Taurus pulls up next to you on the highway revving his whiny little engine. It's my American right to show him what 6th to 4th gear looks like from the sidelines! dP3NGU1N likes this.

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