First time getting a ticket

jaedub · 09-18-2010, 12:57 PM

so I got my first speeding ticket in my Z today

Because its my first time, I dont know how much the ticket will cost me. I was going 75 on a 65 highway (yeah, I know this is such a bs way to get pulled over).

Can anyone tell me the approx. cost of the fine? thanks

fairladyZ34 · 09-18-2010, 04:27 PM

go to the website on the back of your ticket, itll tell you the fines there

ky0u · 09-18-2010, 05:04 PM

You'll also get a letter in the mail with the fines on them. It's gonna be some ridculously high fee but this is usually the maximum fine they can put on you for your violation. Going to court to plea will almost always reduce the amount.

(I got pulled over a while back for not coming to a complete stop before turning right on red. Initial fine was $560. I asked for traffic school and ended up only paying $320. Still pretty high but not as bad)

MawdR8 · 09-18-2010, 05:16 PM

You are probably looking at something in the $80 to $120 range. The administration fee varies by county so give or take a little.

WarmAndSCSI · 09-18-2010, 05:17 PM

You really got pulled over for going 10 over on a 65 mph highway in Cali? That's crazy... I guess I'm lucky I didn't get pulled over for going 25-30 over just keeping up with the fast lane of traffic.

I'm surprised you didn't get a break. Cop must have been a hard *** or was simply jealous of a car he couldn't possibly afford on his crappy salary. Or you were a **** about it :P

TreeSemdyZee · 09-18-2010, 08:37 PM

I got nailed at 82 in a 70 here in Indiana and paid $116.
Of course that doesn't really tell you anything, but just a fun fact.

PapoZalsa · 09-18-2010, 11:03 PM

Time for driving school...

racerxj17 · 09-19-2010, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarmAndSCSI

You really got pulled over for going 10 over on a 65 mph highway in Cali? That's crazy... I guess I'm lucky I didn't get pulled over for going 25-30 over just keeping up with the fast lane of traffic.

I'm surprised you didn't get a break. Cop must have been a hard *** or was simply jealous of a car he couldn't possibly afford on his crappy salary. Or you were a **** about it :P

dont worry, plenty of socal coppers can afford 370z's

expect the ticket to be about 300 bucks. im not a traffic cop (LAPD) so did chp hit you up? they have been giving other coppers tickets lately....they are ruthless!

edit- is 75k/yr for a 24 yr old really that crappy? i must live under a rock......

xiven · 09-19-2010, 08:16 AM

heck i'd be living good if i made 75k/yr, but prolly not so much if i was living in Cali though. everything there is expensive.

1325 · 09-20-2010, 02:46 PM

If you have the option of taking traffic school at least once (unlike 5 times per driver in the State of Florida), take up on it. Maybe the individual that pulled you over gave you a break in speed and lowered it in your favor.

If you go to court for it, he/she has the right to amend the ticket to reflect actual speed you were going at the time.

Wicked_G · 09-20-2010, 05:50 PM

if it helps, 88 in a 70 is $345 in Southern Cali

I got pulled over in OC a few weeks ago for "75" in a 65 but it was an 'estimate'(no proof/radar). He had no chance...

Jeffblue · 09-20-2010, 06:09 PM

that is such a BS ticket. what a ****

bigaudiofanat · 09-21-2010, 01:02 AM

usYou think that is ***, I was coming home form an install on sep 11th passed a cop on the side of the road. Two minutes later I get pulled over. He asks if I knew why I was pulled over. I was going 80 in a 65 but staying with traffic. He says that and changing lanes rapidly and have illegal covers on my tags. The same weather tech covers I have had for 5 years been through two inspections with them and been pulled over at least 5 times with them on. NEVER ONCE did anyone say anything about them. But wouldn't you know it, he gives me a ticket for that a 85 dollar ticket for covers that are legal. Meh cops are having fun now a days.

PapoZalsa · 09-21-2010, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xiven

heck i'd be living good if i made 75k/yr, but prolly not so much if i was living in Cali though. everything there is expensive.

Depending were you live, not in Northern Virginia or DC.

Cmike2780 · 09-21-2010, 01:57 PM

You should fight the ticket and see if you can get it reduced. Plead not guilty. That's what I did a few years back, but i'm not sure how it works in Cali.

09-18-2010, 12:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 305	First time getting a ticket so I got my first speeding ticket in my Z today Because its my first time, I dont know how much the ticket will cost me. I was going 75 on a 65 highway (yeah, I know this is such a bs way to get pulled over). Can anyone tell me the approx. cost of the fine? thanks

09-18-2010, 04:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
fairladyZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,577 Drives: 08 G37S Black M6 Rep Power: 19	go to the website on the back of your ticket, itll tell you the fines there __________________ From Z to G to BMW and back to a G! Nismo for life

09-18-2010, 05:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
ky0u Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 38 Drives: 2010 PW 370z MT Rep Power: 555	You'll also get a letter in the mail with the fines on them. It's gonna be some ridculously high fee but this is usually the maximum fine they can put on you for your violation. Going to court to plea will almost always reduce the amount. (I got pulled over a while back for not coming to a complete stop before turning right on red. Initial fine was $560. I asked for traffic school and ended up only paying $320. Still pretty high but not as bad) __________________

09-18-2010, 05:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
WarmAndSCSI A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 1,671 Drives: '08 Evo X \| '10 370Z Rep Power: 18	You really got pulled over for going 10 over on a 65 mph highway in Cali? That's crazy... I guess I'm lucky I didn't get pulled over for going 25-30 over just keeping up with the fast lane of traffic. I'm surprised you didn't get a break. Cop must have been a hard * or was simply jealous of a car he couldn't possibly afford on his crappy salary. Or you were a about it :P __________________ '10 PW 370Z 7AT - wife's car - Project Raspberry Cheesecake '08 Evo X - built motor+trans \| BB-X @ 32 psi \| CH3OH \| self-built+tuned - ??? WHP '01 Galant V6** - built motor \| GT35R \| self-built+tuned - 550+ WHP (retired)

09-18-2010, 11:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
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09-18-2010, 05:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
MawdR8 Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: California Posts: 52 Drives: 2009 Z, PW MT Rep Power: 15	You are probably looking at something in the $80 to $120 range. The administration fee varies by county so give or take a little.

09-18-2010, 08:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,885 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	I got nailed at 82 in a 70 here in Indiana and paid $116. Of course that doesn't really tell you anything, but just a fun fact.

09-19-2010, 08:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
xiven A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta Age: 43 Posts: 4,128 Drives: Cookie Monster Rep Power: 294	heck i'd be living good if i made 75k/yr, but prolly not so much if i was living in Cali though. everything there is expensive.

09-20-2010, 02:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
1325 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 287 Drives: 10 370Z BLK 6M Rep Power: 15	If you have the option of taking traffic school at least once (unlike 5 times per driver in the State of Florida), take up on it. Maybe the individual that pulled you over gave you a break in speed and lowered it in your favor. If you go to court for it, he/she has the right to amend the ticket to reflect actual speed you were going at the time.

09-20-2010, 05:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
Wicked_G Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Irvine Posts: 93 Drives: G37s Rep Power: 15	if it helps, 88 in a 70 is $345 in Southern Cali I got pulled over in OC a few weeks ago for "75" in a 65 but it was an 'estimate'(no proof/radar). He had no chance...

09-20-2010, 06:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	that is such a BS ticket. what a ****

09-21-2010, 01:02 AM	#13 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	usYou think that is *, I was coming home form an install on sep 11th passed a cop on the side of the road. Two minutes later I get pulled over. He asks if I knew why I was pulled over. I was going 80 in a 65 but staying with traffic. He says that and changing lanes rapidly and have illegal covers on my tags. The same weather tech covers I have had for 5 years been through two inspections with them and been pulled over at least 5 times with them on. NEVER ONCE did anyone say anything about them. But wouldn't you know it, he gives me a ticket for that a 85 dollar ticket for covers that are legal. Meh cops are having fun now a days. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know** Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

09-21-2010, 01:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	You should fight the ticket and see if you can get it reduced. Plead not guilty. That's what I did a few years back, but i'm not sure how it works in Cali. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

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