Busted Clocked Me At 96 Mph On Smb Today
#16
06-21-2006, 07:37 PM
You can always handle it or fight it through the mail and not even have to show up at the courthouse even once!......and if you loose your case by mail.......you can request and in-person trial (trial de nuovo) afterwards also. 
Some weird laws in CA.
Some weird laws in CA.
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Shouldn't be too much. If you plead guilty you can have the fine reduced and get traffic school but if you try to fight it and lose, you will have to pay the full fine and not be eligible for traffic school.
I have never gone over 85mph in my G. Saving that for the track. However, I did hit 165mph on my modded 02 R1 on the SMB.
I have never gone over 85mph in my G. Saving that for the track. However, I did hit 165mph on my modded 02 R1 on the SMB.
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06-22-2006, 10:12 AM
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06-22-2006, 08:03 PM
Originally Posted by Hooman6MT
In California only 100+ mph is considered reckless.
88 in a 65 zone was 131, 90+ in a 45 is 321 with no traffic school.
If they don't offer traffic school then you can ask the court for it, since you haven't had a ticket in such a long time.
88 in a 65 zone was 131, 90+ in a 45 is 321 with no traffic school.
If they don't offer traffic school then you can ask the court for it, since you haven't had a ticket in such a long time.
#21
06-23-2006, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Hooman6MT
This is OT but is there any one thing that would persuade you to give an offender a warning vs a ticket? Also are you required to attend court for a traffic ticket if the offense is just an infraction, or do you just get paid overtime to attend court?
Thanks! These are things that I've always wanted to ask a CHP...but usually can't because everytime we've talked well...it just isn't the right time
Thanks! These are things that I've always wanted to ask a CHP...but usually can't because everytime we've talked well...it just isn't the right time
Persuade? Hmmm.... Your not talking about a bribe are you? J/K. That would be a misdemeanor. Like most law enforcement agencies, we have "shall's", "shoulds", and "mays" regarding traffic stops. Policy prevents me from telling you what these are.
If the violator contests the violation, I get a subpeona at work. Meaning the judge would like to hear my side. If I don't show up, the judge dismissed the ticket. My agency requires me to attend traffic court. If it's during shift, it's just part of my day. Anytime outside of shift, I get paid 4 hours of overtime even if I'm only there for 10 minutes. Hmmm...extra $100 in my pocket for 10 minutes of work.... Oh yeah, I'll be there. Remember what it says in that box the officer has you sign in; "without admitting guilt I promise to appear at the place and date indicated below." A "ticket" is really called a written promise to appear. Your signature is your bail from an arrest. If you refuse to sign the ticket, you go to jail. That is a "shall" (read California Vehicle Code section 40302(b) VC). Some people plead not guilty and hope we don't show. Then we are both standing there before the judge at the next court appearance and the person pleads guily, the judge still might not let you go to traffic school cause the you wasted everyone's time. If you plead not guilty and lose, traffic school is not an option.
#22
06-23-2006, 08:42 PM
Originally Posted by g35 chippie
Persuade? Hmmm.... Your not talking about a bribe are you? J/K. That would be a misdemeanor. Like most law enforcement agencies, we have "shall's", "shoulds", and "mays" regarding traffic stops. Policy prevents me from telling you what these are.
If the violator contests the violation, I get a subpeona at work. Meaning the judge would like to hear my side. If I don't show up, the judge dismissed the ticket. My agency requires me to attend traffic court. If it's during shift, it's just part of my day. Anytime outside of shift, I get paid 4 hours of overtime even if I'm only there for 10 minutes. Hmmm...extra $100 in my pocket for 10 minutes of work.... Oh yeah, I'll be there. Remember what it says in that box the officer has you sign in; "without admitting guilt I promise to appear at the place and date indicated below." A "ticket" is really called a written promise to appear. Your signature is your bail from an arrest. If you refuse to sign the ticket, you go to jail. That is a "shall" (read California Vehicle Code section 40302(b) VC). Some people plead not guilty and hope we don't show. Then we are both standing there before the judge at the next court appearance and the person pleads guily, the judge still might not let you go to traffic school cause the you wasted everyone's time. If you plead not guilty and lose, traffic school is not an option.
If the violator contests the violation, I get a subpeona at work. Meaning the judge would like to hear my side. If I don't show up, the judge dismissed the ticket. My agency requires me to attend traffic court. If it's during shift, it's just part of my day. Anytime outside of shift, I get paid 4 hours of overtime even if I'm only there for 10 minutes. Hmmm...extra $100 in my pocket for 10 minutes of work.... Oh yeah, I'll be there. Remember what it says in that box the officer has you sign in; "without admitting guilt I promise to appear at the place and date indicated below." A "ticket" is really called a written promise to appear. Your signature is your bail from an arrest. If you refuse to sign the ticket, you go to jail. That is a "shall" (read California Vehicle Code section 40302(b) VC). Some people plead not guilty and hope we don't show. Then we are both standing there before the judge at the next court appearance and the person pleads guily, the judge still might not let you go to traffic school cause the you wasted everyone's time. If you plead not guilty and lose, traffic school is not an option.
Is it better to tell the truth, or shut up and sign?
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06-23-2006, 09:19 PM
Just a heads-up. I went to court about 3 months ago to fight my ticket (which I won without even saying a word) but the guy before me wasn't too lucky. He got caught speeding in Vasco Rd going 21mph over the speed limit. The guy explained his side in a well mannered way, kept his cool blah blah blah. I thought he was gonna get a some sympathy from the judge and give him like a reduced fine or something, but nope. Judge said guilty, asked him to pay in full amount. And right before the guy turns-around, Judge dropped the bombed. Asked the guy for his license, suspended it for 30days because his speed was over 20mph the limit. Right then and there. Poor guy, bet he drove his car without a license and hopefully didn't get pulled over..
So I guess this all depends with the judge, hope he/she is in a good mood. Good luck with your ticket.
niM
So I guess this all depends with the judge, hope he/she is in a good mood. Good luck with your ticket.
niM
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06-25-2006, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by NismoV35
Me the Last Time went to 1015 Folsom....... 4am probally 3.0 Breathalyzer.... Get pulled over by SFPD for doing 50MPH in 35 Zone........ You Wanna Get a Ciatation? SORRY SIR My Friend is Sick From Food Poisiong Just want to Go Home Sir......... OK SLOW DOWN!!!!!!
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06-29-2006, 03:14 PM
Originally Posted by Hooman6MT
^^the guy must have had more tickets or something. They can't just take your DL away because you came to court.
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G325 Chippie: Hmmm, very valuable information you gave us. By any chance that you were the one in uniform that followed me for few miles last week? LOL
I think highway ticket is much cheaper than within city streets. I got mine few years ago, 42mph over 30's mph zone. The fine was like $250 and few cents!
I think highway ticket is much cheaper than within city streets. I got mine few years ago, 42mph over 30's mph zone. The fine was like $250 and few cents!
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06-30-2006, 01:11 AM
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nimdivino,
As officers, we don't have the authority to suspend licenses. That's up to the judge or DMV to do. If it is a DUI arrest, we complete a DMV DS 367. We take the license and give the person their copy which becomes their license for 30 days. Then the DMV decides the fate of their license. If the person is just a really crappy driver, or has no clue what the rules of the road are, we can also fill out a DMV DS 427, which is a request for re-evaluation. With the same form we can request a priority re-exam. In that case we take their license, but we can't suspend it. I stopped a lady for driving with no headlights on during darkness (which is a drunk guy move). I followed her for 2.5 miles with all my lights and siren going and she wouldn't pull over. I finally get her stopped, and she refused to sign the citation saying her automatic lights didn't come on. Uh, a little dark in front of the car? That's where the re-evaluation comes in. I don't want my friends and family on the road with someone who doesn't drive with their lights on and doesn't know to yield to the right to an emergency vehicle. Time for someone to go take the driver's license test again. Oh by the way, she took me to court on the ticket and lost.
Sac2904,
I sure hope whoever followed you was in uniform. If they weren't, there is something seriously wrong with them. Well, there's something wrong with all of us if we voluntarily stand on the side of the freeway and write tickets while people pass by at 80 MPH. The fine amounts for speed depend on the difference in speed, not where it occurred. Try exceeding 100 MPH. $524, 30 day suspension.
As officers, we don't have the authority to suspend licenses. That's up to the judge or DMV to do. If it is a DUI arrest, we complete a DMV DS 367. We take the license and give the person their copy which becomes their license for 30 days. Then the DMV decides the fate of their license. If the person is just a really crappy driver, or has no clue what the rules of the road are, we can also fill out a DMV DS 427, which is a request for re-evaluation. With the same form we can request a priority re-exam. In that case we take their license, but we can't suspend it. I stopped a lady for driving with no headlights on during darkness (which is a drunk guy move). I followed her for 2.5 miles with all my lights and siren going and she wouldn't pull over. I finally get her stopped, and she refused to sign the citation saying her automatic lights didn't come on. Uh, a little dark in front of the car? That's where the re-evaluation comes in. I don't want my friends and family on the road with someone who doesn't drive with their lights on and doesn't know to yield to the right to an emergency vehicle. Time for someone to go take the driver's license test again. Oh by the way, she took me to court on the ticket and lost.
Sac2904,
I sure hope whoever followed you was in uniform. If they weren't, there is something seriously wrong with them. Well, there's something wrong with all of us if we voluntarily stand on the side of the freeway and write tickets while people pass by at 80 MPH. The fine amounts for speed depend on the difference in speed, not where it occurred. Try exceeding 100 MPH. $524, 30 day suspension.
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06-30-2006, 01:28 AM
Yup, i have and learned my lesson...For those of you who is going 72 in a 25 is going to get your car impounded. I went to court for my reckless driving 5 yrs ago and a kid i was talking to in the room said they took his car. He did 85 in 35 zone. Modded Civic with SC...Judge sentenced his car to be sold...I was like damn!!! This was out on the 5 near bakerfield...
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Originally Posted by g35 chippie
nimdivino,
As officers, we don't have the authority to suspend licenses. That's up to the judge or DMV to do. If it is a DUI arrest, we complete a DMV DS 367. We take the license and give the person their copy which becomes their license for 30 days. Then the DMV decides the fate of their license. If the person is just a really crappy driver, or has no clue what the rules of the road are, we can also fill out a DMV DS 427, which is a request for re-evaluation. With the same form we can request a priority re-exam. In that case we take their license, but we can't suspend it. I stopped a lady for driving with no headlights on during darkness (which is a drunk guy move). I followed her for 2.5 miles with all my lights and siren going and she wouldn't pull over. I finally get her stopped, and she refused to sign the citation saying her automatic lights didn't come on. Uh, a little dark in front of the car? That's where the re-evaluation comes in. I don't want my friends and family on the road with someone who doesn't drive with their lights on and doesn't know to yield to the right to an emergency vehicle. Time for someone to go take the driver's license test again. Oh by the way, she took me to court on the ticket and lost.
Sac2904,
I sure hope whoever followed you was in uniform. If they weren't, there is something seriously wrong with them. Well, there's something wrong with all of us if we voluntarily stand on the side of the freeway and write tickets while people pass by at 80 MPH. The fine amounts for speed depend on the difference in speed, not where it occurred. Try exceeding 100 MPH. $524, 30 day suspension.
As officers, we don't have the authority to suspend licenses. That's up to the judge or DMV to do. If it is a DUI arrest, we complete a DMV DS 367. We take the license and give the person their copy which becomes their license for 30 days. Then the DMV decides the fate of their license. If the person is just a really crappy driver, or has no clue what the rules of the road are, we can also fill out a DMV DS 427, which is a request for re-evaluation. With the same form we can request a priority re-exam. In that case we take their license, but we can't suspend it. I stopped a lady for driving with no headlights on during darkness (which is a drunk guy move). I followed her for 2.5 miles with all my lights and siren going and she wouldn't pull over. I finally get her stopped, and she refused to sign the citation saying her automatic lights didn't come on. Uh, a little dark in front of the car? That's where the re-evaluation comes in. I don't want my friends and family on the road with someone who doesn't drive with their lights on and doesn't know to yield to the right to an emergency vehicle. Time for someone to go take the driver's license test again. Oh by the way, she took me to court on the ticket and lost.
Sac2904,
I sure hope whoever followed you was in uniform. If they weren't, there is something seriously wrong with them. Well, there's something wrong with all of us if we voluntarily stand on the side of the freeway and write tickets while people pass by at 80 MPH. The fine amounts for speed depend on the difference in speed, not where it occurred. Try exceeding 100 MPH. $524, 30 day suspension.
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