Another ticket thread...

[1325]

When you signed your name on that line to receive your driver's license, you agreed that you understood all traffic statutes and that you'd abide by them. The common "I-didn't-know-about-that rule" is not an excuse for any traffic violation. Can't tell you how many of those I've heard.

Think about it, God forbid, you come to a stop sign and some child riding a bicycle crosses your path unexpectedly. Thank goodness you were stopped behind the stop bar because otherwise you'd be liable as you were too impatient to stop for merely two seconds.

[ChrisSlicks]

Originally Posted by 1325

When you signed your name on that line to receive your driver's license, you agreed that you understood all traffic statutes and that you'd abide by them. The common "I-didn't-know-about-that rule" is not an excuse for any traffic violation. Can't tell you how many of those I've heard.

Think about it, God forbid, you come to a stop sign and some child riding a bicycle crosses your path unexpectedly. Thank goodness you were stopped behind the stop bar because otherwise you'd be liable as you were too impatient to stop for merely two seconds.

How's the view from up there?

[forza370z]

Originally Posted by 1325

When you signed your name on that line to receive your driver's license, you agreed that you understood all traffic statutes and that you'd abide by them. The common "I-didn't-know-about-that rule" is not an excuse for any traffic violation. Can't tell you how many of those I've heard.

Think about it, God forbid, you come to a stop sign and some child riding a bicycle crosses your path unexpectedly. Thank goodness you were stopped behind the stop bar because otherwise you'd be liable as you were too impatient to stop for merely two seconds.

I got what you saying and agree with you most part. I am not here denying that I broke the law. However, as I mentioned I checked roads while applying on the brake. I swear there wasn't even a cat around thus I didn't fully stop. And it was like 10mph.

I bring this up is because I don't think a lot(or maybe most) people will fully stop in this particular situation. Is it breaking the law? Yes. But does it judging me as a dangerous driver? I disagree. It's like the speed limit says 55 but how many people actually drive 55 or below on the highway? Should cops give every one who drives 65 a ticket as well?

I think it all depends on the situation. 13 years driving I never had a single car accident and only got 1 speeding ticket, I know what I am doing. In this case, a warning is more suitable...

[DLSTR]

Originally Posted by 1325

When you signed your name on that line to receive your driver's license, you agreed that you understood all traffic statutes and that you'd abide by them. The common "I-didn't-know-about-that rule" is not an excuse for any traffic violation. Can't tell you how many of those I've heard.

Think about it, God forbid, you come to a stop sign and some child riding a bicycle crosses your path unexpectedly. Thank goodness you were stopped behind the stop bar because otherwise you'd be liable as you were too impatient to stop for merely two seconds.

You have never broke the law?
In this situation its revenue. Run the record and if its clean and not a completely egregious infraction why not a polite but firm warning.
None of the BS in Germany. Things are more rational and its not a gouge the driver for revenue system. I get flashed by a camera under 15kph over the limit - 10Euros and NO POINTS. Enforcement does not have to be ridiculous. I do not miss this BS in the US at all. Local gov need to ween themselves from this revenue stream and end the quota's we all know exist. Safety my a##.

OP you have EVERY right to fight this and you should. The law is not perfect and you do not deserve 150$ taken from you without a fight if you have a clean record and history of responsible motoring. Fight!

[1325]

I'm just pointing out facts, not trying to stir anything up. As far as revenue goes, at least in my area, a miniscule portion of the citation actually comes back to the issuing agency body. Trust me on this, it certainly doesn't help law enforcement agencies enough to keep them afloat comfortably budget-wise.

I'll be the first one to say it, have I broken the law? Of course! But these are civil infractions--not crimes. OP, elect to show up to the hearing, and the presiding magistrate will likely withhold adjudication (no points, just the fine). Don't waste money on a traffic attorney that will basically do exactly what you would do in your place.