First speeding ticket ;(

xtac · 04-22-2011, 06:19 PM

Officer clocked me at 81 in a 65 by " direct observation" verified by radar on my way to niagara falls on I-80. Damn troopers don't want to hear any of it. Anyhow from what I looked up it's like 4 points. Officer said I can fight it but obviously Im not from the area so can I fight it locally? How much is a fine for this ? My first ticket been driving for 8 yrs. Worth getting a lawyer to fight off points ? Please advise. Thx

themyst · 04-22-2011, 06:38 PM

Unlike Suffolk and the 5 boroughs who use that godawful TVB, most every other jurisdiction will plea bargain. Probably not worth your while driving up there again to fight a ticket unless that ticket costs you your license.

08Bwags · 04-22-2011, 06:39 PM

I believe the only way for you to fight it is to return to the area and attend the court date. A lawyer is definitely not needed. Every time I get one I show up myself to the court date, they offer a lesser traffic violation, usually ends up being two points instead of four. You pay them the 230$ or whatever it costs and you go on your marry way.

lostkhan · 04-22-2011, 07:01 PM

Hire a Lawyer around that Area, Fax him/her the ticket and forget about out it. You will get out of it without a problem

xtac · 04-22-2011, 08:07 PM

Yeah def not going back. How do I know how much the fine is?
I guess the only reason to get a lawyer involved is to try to get no points or reduced. Good idea on contacting lawyer in the area.

madeinhongkong · 04-22-2011, 10:10 PM

get a lawyer... u won't even need to appear

Got Euro ? · 04-22-2011, 10:17 PM

DONT get a lawyer , you will end up paying more money for no reason. The lawyer on does a plea bargain with the prosecutor which you can do. You have 2 options, call up and plead not guilty, they will let you know when to appear to court, talk to prosecutor , you can change it to something else which will be no points but just a higher fine OR just pay the stupid ticket, spend 100 bucks for a defensive driving class which you do nothing in and watch a few movies which will knock down 2 points, go 1 year without any other moving violations and 3 points will be deducted..

I have 24 points on my license as of today , took 2 defensive driving courses already within 10 years, took DMV class to help with points, and had many suspensions. TRUST me lol i been there and done that.

madeinhongkong · 04-22-2011, 10:19 PM

i got 33 tickets last year, yes the lawyer is but as of today i have 2 points... i just took defensive driving so i'm good. no points. i think laywer is worth it.. up to you, it's money but you don't have to show up everything is takin care of esp if you get the right one. worth it IMO.

Got Euro ? · 04-22-2011, 10:21 PM

33 tickets and only 2 points? hes gonna end up paying a lawyer around 600-1k for no reason..

madeinhongkong · 04-22-2011, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Got Euro ?

33 tickets and only 2 points? hes gonna end up paying a lawyer around 600-1k for no reason..

well most of them were just equipment violations, but a lot of speeding, non signaling, tail gating.. no i'm not crazy the cop just hated me. my boy went to police academy with him later found out

i spend a good amount of change but what i'm saying is for me it was worth it or else i would've lost my license.

the cop even gave me tint ticket, and exhaust ticket and my car was not on. he remembered my car so every time he saw me he gave me tickets. What can u do?

Got Euro ? · 04-22-2011, 10:31 PM

HAHA i have had that issue before back in the days, dude was a hater but he never bothered me ever again after 1 night i let him know his job is being put on the line for harassment

But yes in YOUR case you def needed a lawyer, being its his FIRST violation in 8 years of driving , i think he should just pay the ticket and get the points knocked off with the defensive driving class. That state trooper should of let you off with a warning man but hey ish happens.

madeinhongkong · 04-22-2011, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Got Euro ?

HAHA i have had that issue before back in the days, dude was a hater but he never bothered me ever again after 1 night i let him know his job is being put on the line for harassment

But yes in YOUR case you def needed a lawyer, being its his FIRST violation in 8 years of driving , i think he should just pay the ticket and get the points knocked off with the defensive driving class. That state trooper should of let you off with a warning man but hey ish happens.

^Word true totally agree. Yea if it's his first they will prob give him a freebie! Just take defensive driving plus u can do it online these days. Now that I have a pba and shield I'm good. Lol

08Bwags · 04-22-2011, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Boost2Perfection

i got 33 tickets last year, yes the lawyer is but as of today i have 2 points... i just took defensive driving so i'm good. no points. i think laywer is worth it.. up to you, it's money but you don't have to show up everything is takin care of esp if you get the right one. worth it IMO.

Holly!

33 tickets is quite the accomplishment. I would deff have a lawyer for that! but one and only one is not a big deal. I would freak if an officer continually picked on me. only slight harassment

xtac · 04-22-2011, 11:49 PM

So get a lawyer or don't? I took a defensive course online a month ago to lower insurance.

08Bwags · 04-23-2011, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by xtac

So get a lawyer or don't? I took a defensive course online a month ago to lower insurance.

Unless money really isnt an issue for you I wouldnt. A lawyer would be easily $600-1000. The ticket will probably be around 230$ and 4 points isnt the end of the world on your license. Are you really worried about 4 points?

LaLakers91tc · 04-23-2011, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Boost2Perfection

i got 33 tickets last year, yes the lawyer is but as of today i have 2 points... i just took defensive driving so i'm good. no points. i think laywer is worth it.. up to you, it's money but you don't have to show up everything is takin care of esp if you get the right one. worth it IMO.

wow, i thought i was bad with ~10 tickets last year,
33 is insane lol

madeinhongkong · 04-23-2011, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by LaLakers91tc

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Originally Posted by Boost2Perfection

i got 33 tickets last year, yes the lawyer is but as of today i have 2 points... i just took defensive driving so i'm good. no points. i think laywer is worth it.. up to you, it's money but you don't have to show up everything is takin care of esp if you get the right one. worth it IMO.

wow, i thought i was bad with ~10 tickets last year,
33 is insane lol

Yea... The piggy would give me 9-7 tickets everytime he saw my headlights... One time he had to go in his trunk to open a new pack Of tix. Home boy ran out! Lmao

He even gave me a tix for my radar detector. It's legal but he claimed it's obstruction of view. I told the judge I would take off my inspection and registration bc it's obstructing my view. He laughed and threw out the tix.

Haters gonna hateeeeee

xtac · 04-23-2011, 08:01 AM

Should I just plead guilty than. If I dont I will have to appear in court or do they respond with some type of lower fine first like parking tickets

xtac · 04-23-2011, 08:13 AM

Otherwise I'm rock these points like a bawse

madeinhongkong · 04-23-2011, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by xtac

Should I just plead guilty than. If I dont I will have to appear in court or do they respond with some type of lower fine first like parking tickets

Nah plead not guilty go to court and do a plea bargain they will lower it or get a lawyer. You don't wanna admit your wrong, get all those points and fine.

xtac · 04-23-2011, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Boost2Perfection

Nah plead not guilty go to court and do a plea bargain they will lower it or get a lawyer. You don't wanna admit your wrong, get all those points and fine.

Would do it but I have to drive 4 hours since I got it on my way to the falls. Is it really worth my time to drive there and fight it

Got Euro ? · 04-24-2011, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by xtac

Would do it but I have to drive 4 hours since I got it on my way to the falls. Is it really worth my time to drive there and fight it

Well thats a question you can only answer... If i have 24 points on my license and im still driving you will be fine with 4 :P

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08Bwags Private First Class 1 Rep 151 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Sedan Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Rochester, NY iTrader: (0)	I believe the only way for you to fight it is to return to the area and attend the court date. A lawyer is definitely not needed. Every time I get one I show up myself to the court date, they offer a lesser traffic violation, usually ends up being two points instead of four. You pay them the 230$ or whatever it costs and you go on your marry way.
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xtac Captain 155 Rep 780 Posts Drives: 17 F80 Comp Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Island iTrader: (2)	Yeah Yeah def not going back. How do I know how much the fine is? I guess the only reason to get a lawyer involved is to try to get no points or reduced. Good idea on contacting lawyer in the area. __________________ 1
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Got Euro ? Here Comes The Boom 21 Rep 493 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNJ iTrader: (1)	DONT get a lawyer , you will end up paying more money for no reason. The lawyer on does a plea bargain with the prosecutor which you can do. You have 2 options, call up and plead not guilty, they will let you know when to appear to court, talk to prosecutor , you can change it to something else which will be no points but just a higher fine OR just pay the stupid ticket, spend 100 bucks for a defensive driving class which you do nothing in and watch a few movies which will knock down 2 points, go 1 year without any other moving violations and 3 points will be deducted.. I have 24 points on my license as of today , took 2 defensive driving courses already within 10 years, took DMV class to help with points, and had many suspensions. TRUST me lol i been there and done that. __________________ ▀▄▀▄▀▄// DTMPOWER //
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madeinhongkong Brigadier General 301 Rep 4,126 Posts Drives: e90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (26)	i got 33 tickets last year, yes the lawyer is but as of today i have 2 points... i just took defensive driving so i'm good. no points. i think laywer is worth it.. up to you, it's money but you don't have to show up everything is takin care of esp if you get the right one. worth it IMO.
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Got Euro ? Here Comes The Boom 21 Rep 493 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNJ iTrader: (1)	33 tickets and only 2 points? hes gonna end up paying a lawyer around 600-1k for no reason.. __________________ ▀▄▀▄▀▄// DTMPOWER //
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Got Euro ? Here Comes The Boom 21 Rep 493 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNJ iTrader: (1)	HAHA i have had that issue before back in the days, dude was a hater but he never bothered me ever again after 1 night i let him know his job is being put on the line for harassment But yes in YOUR case you def needed a lawyer, being its his FIRST violation in 8 years of driving , i think he should just pay the ticket and get the points knocked off with the defensive driving class. That state trooper should of let you off with a warning man but hey ish happens. __________________ ▀▄▀▄▀▄// DTMPOWER //
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xtac Captain 155 Rep 780 Posts Drives: 17 F80 Comp Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Island iTrader: (2)	So So get a lawyer or don't? I took a defensive course online a month ago to lower insurance. __________________ 1
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xtac Captain 155 Rep 780 Posts Drives: 17 F80 Comp Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Island iTrader: (2)	Ok Should I just plead guilty than. If I dont I will have to appear in court or do they respond with some type of lower fine first like parking tickets __________________ 1
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xtac Captain 155 Rep 780 Posts Drives: 17 F80 Comp Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Island iTrader: (2)	Otherwise I'm rock these points like a bawse __________________ 1
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