another ticket question...

rdub315 · 03-05-2013, 10:21 AM

Pay lawyer $200 to make it go away, or go to court?

Laser got me doing 81mph in a 65mph zone.
My speedometer and tachometer are "broken".
Trooper observed it himself and noted it on the ticket.

Mr Tonka · 03-05-2013, 10:57 AM

So it costs you $200 to keep 15,000 miles from being recorded on your car.... pay up.

Colt · 03-05-2013, 11:00 AM

Depends if you want to go to court

I would get an inspection or something done that says your speedometer is not working and take it to court. Most likely will be dropped anyway.

Mr Tonka · 03-05-2013, 12:04 PM

In FL proving that your spedo doesn't work will only get you another ticket....

Maestro · 03-05-2013, 12:22 PM

^+1

Think twice about that defense it like saying I did not break this law since I was braking this other law. Saying the speedometer was not accurate is one thing saying it was not working at all it a totally different matter and most states have laws that say you car must be in good working order.

upstatedoc · 03-05-2013, 02:06 PM

as long as LEO has his Lidar gun calibration certification up to date it will be hard to beat in court by yourself.

where was this in 'cuse just for future reference? PM if youd like.

Colt · 03-05-2013, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MP0WER

In FL proving that your spedo doesn't work will only get you another ticket....

Don't think it's the same in MD, never had that problem. Why not get a lawyer then? Why would going to court even be an option for the OP

rdub315 · 03-05-2013, 02:46 PM

Didn't realize having a non-functioning speedo was an offense... I'll just pay my lawyer to make it go away.

rdub315 · 03-05-2013, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by upstatedoc

as long as LEO has his Lidar gun calibration certification up to date it will be hard to beat in court by yourself.

where was this in 'cuse just for future reference? PM if youd like.

your PM box is full.

ScreaM · 03-05-2013, 05:13 PM

What do you mean by pay $200 to make it go away?

There is no guarantee to win even with a lawyer..unless he's down with Tony Soprano or something

dreamingat30fps · 03-05-2013, 06:07 PM

Damn I havent had a ticket in maybe 2 years or so but last ticket I had was like $70 for the lawyer. Then of course you gotta pay the court fees which ends ups being about the cost of the ticket when all is said and done, but no points and no school/court.

upstatedoc · 03-06-2013, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by rdub

your PM box is full.

dammit

Templar · 03-06-2013, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ScreaM

What do you mean by pay $200 to make it go away?

There is no guarantee to win even with a lawyer..unless he's down with Tony Soprano or something

With the right lawyer with the right connections, it is pretty much a guarantee. Been there a couple of times myself.

rking117 · 03-06-2013, 05:46 PM

are lidar jammers still legal in the US? i heard they were governed by the food and drug administration and are totally legal. any ideas?

Marsden · 03-06-2013, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by rdub

Pay lawyer $200 to make it go away, or go to court?

Laser got me doing 81mph in a 65mph zone.
My speedometer and tachometer are "broken".
Trooper observed it himself and noted it on the ticket.

How was the trooper able to observe that your speedo wasn't working?

He went for a ride with you?

upstatedoc · 03-06-2013, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Marsden

How was the trooper able to observe that your speedo wasn't working?

He went for a ride with you?

prolly revved the engine and saw the tach needle didn't move but its a mute point because defective equipment does not excuse you from a ticket.

Marsden · 03-06-2013, 06:46 PM

What's that have to do with the speedo?

upstatedoc · 03-06-2013, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by rking117

are lidar jammers still legal in the US? i heard they were governed by the food and drug administration and are totally legal. any ideas?

here's where jammin' is illegal:

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...43287494,d.dmQ

laser jammers fall under the jurisdiction of the US Food and Drug Admin. whereas radar jammers fall under the FCC and is a federal offense.

upstatedoc · 03-06-2013, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Marsden

What's that have to do with the speedo?

I doubt the trooper went for a ride with the OP.

Marsden · 03-06-2013, 06:53 PM

Which is my point...

Vic311 · 03-06-2013, 08:48 PM

rking117 · 03-06-2013, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by upstatedoc

here's where jammin' is illegal:

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...43287494,d.dmQ

laser jammers fall under the jurisdiction of the US Food and Drug Admin. whereas radar jammers fall under the FCC and is a federal offense.

Yep that is what i thought. Maybe we should invest.

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Mr Tonka is probably out riding. 6058 Rep 2,294 Posts Drives: Something Italian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sweatypeninsula iTrader: (0)	So it costs you $200 to keep 15,000 miles from being recorded on your car.... pay up. __________________ "There is no greater tyranny than that which is perpetrated under the shield of the law and in the name of justice. -Charles de Secondat"
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Mr Tonka is probably out riding. 6058 Rep 2,294 Posts Drives: Something Italian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sweatypeninsula iTrader: (0)	In FL proving that your spedo doesn't work will only get you another ticket.... __________________ "There is no greater tyranny than that which is perpetrated under the shield of the law and in the name of justice. -Charles de Secondat"
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Maestro Major 1009 Rep 1,268 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Sedan, 2021 X3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	^+1 Think twice about that defense it like saying I did not break this law since I was braking this other law. Saying the speedometer was not accurate is one thing saying it was not working at all it a totally different matter and most states have laws that say you car must be in good working order.
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upstatedoc I'll get back to you 7556 Rep 2,132 Posts Drives: blue streak Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: not downstate iTrader: (2)	as long as LEO has his Lidar gun calibration certification up to date it will be hard to beat in court by yourself. where was this in 'cuse just for future reference? PM if youd like. __________________ 2018 Stinger GT 2009 E90 N51 /Active Autowerke Stage 2 tune/BMW Performance Exhaust/ Countermeasure enthusiast.
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rdub315 Captain 75 Rep 650 Posts Drives: '07 E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Traverse City, MI iTrader: (8) Garage List 2007 E90 335i [10.00]	Didn't realize having a non-functioning speedo was an offense... I'll just pay my lawyer to make it go away. __________________ - VTT Stage 2 turbos, VTT inlets, Cobb Pro Tune (E30 and 93 octane tunes), MFactory LSD, 335is clutch, CSF radiator, slim fans, Walbro 255, AE exhaust, AA downpipes, ETS FMIC, Vishnu DCI, ETS charge pipe, Tial BOV, BMS OCC - H&R Touring Cup Kit, Apex Arc8, M3 style front bumper, MTech style rear bumper and diffuser
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ScreaM Banned 1 Rep 100 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	What do you mean by pay $200 to make it go away? There is no guarantee to win even with a lawyer..unless he's down with Tony Soprano or something
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dreamingat30fps Lieutenant Colonel 5307 Rep 1,907 Posts Drives: Miata, Cayenne, Model 3, F350 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Florida & NC iTrader: (1)	Damn I havent had a ticket in maybe 2 years or so but last ticket I had was like $70 for the lawyer. Then of course you gotta pay the court fees which ends ups being about the cost of the ticket when all is said and done, but no points and no school/court.
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