I just got busted for reckless driving
flatlander757
11-07-2005, 02:42 PM
Shit, the other night I got busted for doing 82 in a 55. I go to court on the 21st of November. I was courteous and respectful to the cop. The car was not towed so that is good. I really need to get this charge taken from reckless driving down to just speeding(19 or less over as opposed to the 27 I was going) or else I'll have a slim chance of ever landing a job as an automotive technician. I screwed up.
balls_to_the_wall
11-07-2005, 02:54 PM
Dude....That sucks. Good luck with court!
Genopsyde
11-07-2005, 03:04 PM
other than this infraction, how is your driving record?
flatlander757
11-07-2005, 03:05 PM
Otherwise perfect.
Genopsyde
11-07-2005, 03:09 PM
you might get lucky then, just give an honest plea and hope for the best.
flatlander757
11-07-2005, 03:24 PM
Yeah, everyone has told me to get a lawyer, but I just can't afford it. :frown:
philly rs
11-07-2005, 03:34 PM
i cant count how many tickets i got for 25-30 mph over...and my driving record is still good lol, hell my insurance even went down 40 bucks...wtf
Genopsyde
11-07-2005, 05:14 PM
Yeah, everyone has told me to get a lawyer, but I just can't afford it. :frown:
no point in a lawyer, you have no arguement, just admit that you did wrong and hope you don't get the max.
no point in a lawyer, you have no arguement, just admit that you did wrong and hope you don't get the max.
666_speed
11-07-2005, 08:12 PM
in KY you can ask for traffic school once a year or 2 years i cant remember off hand which is still a good bit of money but will take up to 6 points off of your license and wont go on your insurance....might want to check into that
Xenostalgia
11-08-2005, 03:13 PM
Were you on city streets or freeway? Racing or just hauling ass?
Link85x
11-08-2005, 03:29 PM
Flatlander757, i gotta go the 15th for the same thing... 52 in a 30. Wish ya luck man!!! Damn cops...
flatlander757
11-08-2005, 09:29 PM
Speeding.
I don't blame the cops, they were doing their jobs. It was my fault for not taking it to a track(even though the closest is like an hour away). I'll have to suck it up and look for another career route. I do not want to go to college. An automotive technician job would have been perfect for me.
I don't blame the cops, they were doing their jobs. It was my fault for not taking it to a track(even though the closest is like an hour away). I'll have to suck it up and look for another career route. I do not want to go to college. An automotive technician job would have been perfect for me.
cooltc2004
11-08-2005, 10:22 PM
There have been many instances where the courts were oging to take away someones licence, but didn't because they couldnt work otherwise, so just tell them what you told us, and Ill bet a quarter that youll end but with just speeding.
666_speed
11-08-2005, 10:34 PM
Speeding.
I don't blame the cops, they were doing their jobs. It was my fault for not taking it to a track(even though the closest is like an hour away). I'll have to suck it up and look for another career route. I do not want to go to college. An automotive technician job would have been perfect for me.
one ticket will keep you from being an automotive technician? you cant give up that easy....i know some cops that have been arrested for PI and still became cops
I don't blame the cops, they were doing their jobs. It was my fault for not taking it to a track(even though the closest is like an hour away). I'll have to suck it up and look for another career route. I do not want to go to college. An automotive technician job would have been perfect for me.
one ticket will keep you from being an automotive technician? you cant give up that easy....i know some cops that have been arrested for PI and still became cops
BLU CIVIC
11-08-2005, 10:38 PM
lol...you suck at driving...
no really...i got pulled for the same thing...but i was lost and cut across 3 lanes of empty highway at 1am to get directions from a store i saw and an officer gave me a wreckless ticket :dunno: but it was dropped down to improper driving...depending on the state you're in...may want to ask for a prayer for judement...
if all else fails...get a lawyer or hope you get a jusde that's having a good day
also...if you haven't already and have the $$$...sign up for safety driving classes...will look good when you go to court...if you don't have time...just get your court hearing continued
no really...i got pulled for the same thing...but i was lost and cut across 3 lanes of empty highway at 1am to get directions from a store i saw and an officer gave me a wreckless ticket :dunno: but it was dropped down to improper driving...depending on the state you're in...may want to ask for a prayer for judement...
if all else fails...get a lawyer or hope you get a jusde that's having a good day
also...if you haven't already and have the $$$...sign up for safety driving classes...will look good when you go to court...if you don't have time...just get your court hearing continued
y2icon
11-08-2005, 11:57 PM
tell him what you told us if everything else fails
Savage Messiah
11-09-2005, 02:24 AM
A lawyer helps regardless of whther you have an argument or not, thanks to the corrupt system. EVERY TIME that I have had a lawyer he has gone to the prosecutor, gotten all buddy-buddy, and gotten the charges lowered or dropped. If/when you go without one the prosecutor, unless you know EXACTLY what the law is and present yourself as extremely knowledgeable, presentable, courteus,respectful, and professional, AND you have the best luck in the world, the prosocuter will dick you over and turn a little more profit for the state or municipality.
Think of it this way: pay money now for a lawyer, or pay money later in fees, fines, insurance hikes, and risk your desired profession. I personally would choose the lawyer.
Think of it this way: pay money now for a lawyer, or pay money later in fees, fines, insurance hikes, and risk your desired profession. I personally would choose the lawyer.
wrightz28
11-09-2005, 01:56 PM
Always is hope for the 'no cop, no foul' clause.
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