OMG bad speeding ticket....any advice?

Supragtsxr · 09-26-2009, 02:46 AM

Um..tittle says it all. I cant believe i was going to fast. Anyone with any tips on reducing the fine? I've in deep wreckless territory.

Thanks all

*Edit* Adding this up here to make it easier since alot of people are asking how fast I was going. I was doing double the speed limit in a 55mph zone.

WooZ · 09-26-2009, 03:04 AM

Umm, how fast above the posted speed you be going? Then maybe we can give you some advice.

Pushing_Tin · 09-26-2009, 03:06 AM

How fast were you going? I think VA is one of the worst states in the country for speeding penalties.

Nikon FM · 09-26-2009, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Supragtsxr

Um..tittle says it all. I cant believe i was going to fast. Anyone with any tips on reducing the fine? I've in deep wreckless territory.

Thanks all

Hire an attorney.

If you have a clean record you may be able to ask for a deferral......means pay the fee and the ticket stays off your record if you stay clean for ~3 years. Nice deal for WA people.

Graybullet · 09-26-2009, 03:23 AM

How fast were you going? Fast enough to be wreckless driving? Not sure about VA, but in NY, if the cop don't show up for court, the ticket is thrown out (except for wreckless driving). You might also be able to plea bargain and claim guilty to a lesser speed (I was cited for 15 over, but at court cop bargain with me and will knock it down to 5 over for insurance purposes...but still had to pay fine/court fee for 15 over)! Last, but not least, is to hire a lawyer.

2theextreme · 09-26-2009, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Graybullet

How fast were you going? Fast enough to be wreckless driving? Not sure about VA, but in NY, if the cop don't show up for court, the ticket is thrown out (except for wreckless driving). You might also be able to plea bargain and claim guilty to a lesser speed (I was cited for 15 over, but at court cop bargain with me and will knock it down to 5 over for insurance purposes...but still had to pay fine/court fee for 15 over)! Last, but not least, is to hire a lawyer.

In Virginia.....cops will show up for the most minimal of minimal tickets/fines. They're like that....attorney is the way to go in VA. Trust me.....I've been there on numerous occassions.

JoeD · 09-26-2009, 05:29 AM

Hope you get the book thrown at you. There should be no tolerance for excessive, unsafe, reckless speeding.

BanningZ · 09-26-2009, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 2theextreme

In Virginia.....cops will show up for the most minimal of minimal tickets/fines. They're like that....attorney is the way to go in VA. Trust me.....I've been there on numerous occassions.

That sounds like Salem, and Marion county sherriffs.

Get an attorney. It will cost more money, but it'll save your license.

mattkim85 · 09-26-2009, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeD

Hope you get the book thrown at you. There should be no tolerance for excessive, unsafe, reckless speeding.

Grow up.

lol please tell me you have never gotten a speeding ticket?

give him a break

shabarivas · 09-26-2009, 06:38 AM

seriously - enough with your self righteous bull crap - people speed once in a while... you wake up and smell the coffee

kenchan · 09-26-2009, 07:43 AM

As posted above hire a lawer, pay the price, stay out of jail.

Then stay low for the duration of the probation. GL

VTalumni · 09-26-2009, 07:53 AM

I have lived 8 years in VA and I have definitely gotten my fair share of speeding tickets there. I dont think you should worry too much about it, especially if it is your first speeding ticket. If it is your first speeding ticket the judge will most likely put you on probation and only make you pay court fees. Or he might just make you pay for the price of the ticket and drop the wreckless part off your record. I know VA has changed the law regarding traffic violations recently but I have never had to go to jail or something like that for wreckless driving.

Supragtsxr · 09-26-2009, 08:00 AM

To answer everyone's question...the speed limit was 55. I was going double that.

I'm pleased to say the car handles speed EXTREMELY well. However, my 5 seconds of fun (i mean litterally i was only on it for a few seconds) has completely screwed me over. Again, i dunno how i could be so stupid.

Supragtsxr · 09-26-2009, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeD

Hope you get the book thrown at you. There should be no tolerance for excessive, unsafe, reckless speeding.

JoeD you are absolutely correct. I should, because I was a total idiot. It was such a nice and open stretch of road I should have just bit my tongue. I totally regret that stupid dicision to nail it.

Supragtsxr · 09-26-2009, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by VTalumni

I have lived 8 years in VA and I have definitely gotten my fair share of speeding tickets there. I dont think you should worry too much about it, especially if it is your first speeding ticket. If it is your first speeding ticket the judge will most likely put you on probation and only make you pay court fees. Or he might just make you pay for the price of the ticket and drop the wreckless part off your record. I know VA has changed the law regarding traffic violations recently but I have never had to go to jail or something like that for wreckless driving.

This is my third speeding offense. My other two werent reckless but they werent exactly slow either.

Does anyone have any idea how much a lawyer will cost?

09-26-2009, 02:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
Supragtsxr Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 81 Drives: '09 Black Base+Sport Rep Power: 16	OMG bad speeding ticket....any advice? Um..tittle says it all. I cant believe i was going to fast. Anyone with any tips on reducing the fine? I've in deep wreckless territory. Thanks all Edit Adding this up here to make it easier since alot of people are asking how fast I was going. I was doing double the speed limit in a 55mph zone. Last edited by Supragtsxr; 09-26-2009 at 08:19 AM.

09-26-2009, 05:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
JoeD Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: CA Posts: 495 Drives: Z Rep Power: 0	Hope you get the book thrown at you. There should be no tolerance for excessive, unsafe, reckless speeding. Last edited by AK370Z; 09-26-2009 at 06:49 AM. Reason: ....

09-26-2009, 07:53 AM	#12 (permalink)
VTalumni Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 31 Drives: 370z soon to come Rep Power: 16	I have lived 8 years in VA and I have definitely gotten my fair share of speeding tickets there. I dont think you should worry too much about it, especially if it is your first speeding ticket. If it is your first speeding ticket the judge will most likely put you on probation and only make you pay court fees. Or he might just make you pay for the price of the ticket and drop the wreckless part off your record. I know VA has changed the law regarding traffic violations recently but I have never had to go to jail or something like that for wreckless driving. __________________ '98 Ford zx2 '04 SRT-4 '07 Scion tc

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09-26-2009, 03:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
WooZ Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bay Area Posts: 116 Drives: An Auto Auto Rep Power: 16	Umm, how fast above the posted speed you be going? Then maybe we can give you some advice.

09-26-2009, 03:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 228	How fast were you going? I think VA is one of the worst states in the country for speeding penalties.

09-26-2009, 03:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
Graybullet Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 82 Drives: 370Z Base/Sports Rep Power: 16	How fast were you going? Fast enough to be wreckless driving? Not sure about VA, but in NY, if the cop don't show up for court, the ticket is thrown out (except for wreckless driving). You might also be able to plea bargain and claim guilty to a lesser speed (I was cited for 15 over, but at court cop bargain with me and will knock it down to 5 over for insurance purposes...but still had to pay fine/court fee for 15 over)! Last, but not least, is to hire a lawyer.

09-26-2009, 06:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 914	seriously - enough with your self righteous bull crap - people speed once in a while... you wake up and smell the coffee

09-26-2009, 07:43 AM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	As posted above hire a lawer, pay the price, stay out of jail. Then stay low for the duration of the probation. GL

09-26-2009, 08:00 AM	#13 (permalink)
Supragtsxr Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 81 Drives: '09 Black Base+Sport Rep Power: 16	To answer everyone's question...the speed limit was 55. I was going double that. I'm pleased to say the car handles speed EXTREMELY well. However, my 5 seconds of fun (i mean litterally i was only on it for a few seconds) has completely screwed me over. Again, i dunno how i could be so stupid.