I just got a speeding ticket...

I was on Interstate 95 in MA going 80 in a 55 (according to the cop). He clocked me and estimated and then pulled me over about 50 ft away from my exist. He gave me a ticket at midnight for speeding. I'm 18 and I've had my license for about 5 months. The ticket is for 200$.

I have no idea how fast I was going, but it wasn't that fast since my exist was RIGHT THERE and no one else was going 55. What do I do? Should I appeal it or pay it? If I pay it, what will happen?

Im sure he wouldn't have gave you that outlandish 80 as your speed if you weren't in fact, speeding. Pay it. If you don't, after a certain amount of time there will be a warrant for your arrest.

Yeah, you're right.. you weren't going 80.. the cop lied.. for no good reason other then that he just didn't like you.

Step up to the plate and accept some responsability here.

pay it if you dont you will have to pay more and they mite get a aresst warrent

what was the speed that the other cars were going? like were you just going with the flow of traffic or what, if your just going with the flow of traffic maybe fight it

Be happy you got away with a ticket. You were close to the point where they would have simply revoked your license as well.

Coincidentally, I got nailed with a speeding ticket myself last night. I forgot it was the end of the month and didn't realize that the area I was traveling through was a speed trap and ended up getting pulled over by two cops for going 16 MPH over. I only have to pay $160 though (which is aggrevating since if I had been clocked 1 MPH less that fine would be $135 instead).

Protip: If the cop doesn't show up on the day your hearing is, your case gets thrown out. Nine times out of ten that won't happen, but it's worth a try.

what was the speed that the other cars were going? like were you just going with the flow of traffic or what, if your just going with the flow of traffic maybe fight it

LegitGamer3212

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what was the speed that the other cars were going? like were you just going with the flow of traffic or what, if your just going with the flow of traffic maybe fight it

cpo335

Appeal it. Can't hurt, but people rarely win those unless they actually have proof of something. Don't really have any proof that you weren't speeding. It's a kangaroo court. Pay it and suffer like the rest of us that get screwed by the justice system.

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what was the speed that the other cars were going? like were you just going with the flow of traffic or what, if your just going with the flow of traffic maybe fight it

cpo335

what kind of car you drive, is it like tricked out or

[QUOTE="cpo335"][QUOTE="LegitGamer3212"]

what was the speed that the other cars were going? like were you just going with the flow of traffic or what, if your just going with the flow of traffic maybe fight it

what kind of car you drive, is it like tricked out or

Your fault for not being a responsible driver and checking your speed frequently.

You can appeal and go to court. If he doesn't show, the ticket gets thrown out but you pay court costs. If he shows, you'll lose and pay the ticket. Win or lose in court, you still have to pay for the court cost which is usually more than the ticket is worth, so it is a lose-lose situation. If you really weren't speeding you can try and fight it for the satisfaction but if this is a monetary problem, you're better off paying the ticket. You can also go to trafficing school to remove any points you have on your license.

Hope that helps.

*smashes head against table* FML. Thanks though guys. Is going 80 a ridiculous speed? I got about 80 everyday, but, in doing so, I'm keeping up with the flow of traffic.cpo335

You can appeal and go to court. If he doesn't show, the ticket gets thrown out but you pay court costs. If he shows, you'll lose and pay the ticket. Win or lose in court, you still have to pay for the court cost which is usually more than the ticket is worth, so it is a lose-lose situation. If you really weren't speeding you can try and fight it for the satisfaction but if this is a monetary problem, you're better off paying the ticket. You can also go to trafficing school to remove any points you have on your license.

Hope that helps.

[QUOTE="cpo335"]*smashes head against table* FML. Thanks though guys. Is going 80 a ridiculous speed? I got about 80 everyday, but, in doing so, I'm keeping up with the flow of traffic.SickBoy724

Yeah, theres another thing.

80 on a normal day is fine on a highway. Most people do 80 anyways.

How was the weather though? Bad?

[QUOTE="SickBoy724"][QUOTE="cpo335"]*smashes head against table* FML. Thanks though guys. Is going 80 a ridiculous speed? I got about 80 everyday, but, in doing so, I'm keeping up with the flow of traffic.taj7575

Yeah, theres another thing.

80 on a normal day is fine on a highway. Most people do 80 anyways.

How was the weather though? Bad?

dispute it. The worst that can happen is you have to pay the ticket. You will either get a reduction or a total dismissal.

If the guy who gave you the ticket is there for traffic court ask for a reduction, if not dispute it fully. Its a tried and true method.

Eh, well you just got unlucky. I say just go appeal it.

Do you have the ability to redeem yourself through traffic school? When I got a speeding ticket they said they would remove the insurance penalty if I took 8 hours of traffic school. Traffic school is boring as hell, but it's so worth it.

Thats probably a few points on your license since you were going 25 over which is pretty major. If you fight it and lose i think you just end up paying a higher fee because of court fees and unless you have some pretty good proof, the judge will not take your word over a cop. You can try and ask if the radar was calibrated recently but if you were in a 55 zone and he said he got you on radar or laser at 80 your pretty much boned.Kurushio

Also:

If you show up to court for an objection to the traffic ticket and the traffic cop who gave you the ticket doesn't show up to court, you're free and have your counts removed from your record. It's totally legal.

[QUOTE="Kurushio"]Thats probably a few points on your license since you were going 25 over which is pretty major. If you fight it and lose i think you just end up paying a higher fee because of court fees and unless you have some pretty good proof, the judge will not take your word over a cop. You can try and ask if the radar was calibrated recently but if you were in a 55 zone and he said he got you on radar or laser at 80 your pretty much boned.Shad0ki11

Also:

If you show up to court for an objection to the traffic ticket and the traffic cop who gave you the ticket doesn't show up to court, you're free and have your counts removed from your record. It's totally legal.

[QUOTE="Shad0ki11"]

[QUOTE="Kurushio"]Thats probably a few points on your license since you were going 25 over which is pretty major. If you fight it and lose i think you just end up paying a higher fee because of court fees and unless you have some pretty good proof, the judge will not take your word over a cop. You can try and ask if the radar was calibrated recently but if you were in a 55 zone and he said he got you on radar or laser at 80 your pretty much boned.yarou1000

Also:

If you show up to court for an objection to the traffic ticket and the traffic cop who gave you the ticket doesn't show up to court, you're free and have your counts removed from your record. It's totally legal.

Hahaha. Yeah, you're right. Doing illegal things in a courtroom just wouldn't make sense, now would it? :P

Well, if you do have to pay it in full, I would worry more about the insurance. Oh lovely insurance

dude appeal for it. cops never show up to court

Be thankful you're not losing your license for 2 years like you would here.3DayFinisher

Protip: If the cop doesn't show up on the day your hearing is, your case gets thrown out. Nine times out of ten that won't happen, but it's worth a try.

gameguy6700

Typically the date the cop writes down on the ticket to be in court is that cops 'Court Day', where he's at court all day. All the people he gave tickets to for a that week all come to court on the same day, because that's the day the issuing officer will be present.

[QUOTE="gameguy6700"]

Protip: If the cop doesn't show up on the day your hearing is, your case gets thrown out. Nine times out of ten that won't happen, but it's worth a try.

br0kenrabbit

Typically the date the cop writes down on the ticket to be in court is that cops 'Court Day', where he's at court all day. All the people he gave tickets to for a that week all come to court on the same day, because that's the day the issuing officer will be present.

[QUOTE="br0kenrabbit"]

[QUOTE="gameguy6700"]

Protip: If the cop doesn't show up on the day your hearing is, your case gets thrown out. Nine times out of ten that won't happen, but it's worth a try.

Dark__Link

Typically the date the cop writes down on the ticket to be in court is that cops 'Court Day', where he's at court all day. All the people he gave tickets to for a that week all come to court on the same day, because that's the day the issuing officer will be present.

Both of you seem to have missed the part where I said "9 times out of 10 that won't happen". I was saying that the cop is in all likelihood going to be there, but there's a small chance that some extinuating circumstance may pop up that keeps him from showing up. It's rare, but some coworkers and friends of mine have had it happen before so it's not impossible. Basically you're gambling that the cop is going to get really sick that day, get in an accident, or that some sort of family emergency is going to come up.

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[QUOTE="br0kenrabbit"]

Typically the date the cop writes down on the ticket to be in court is that cops 'Court Day', where he's at court all day. All the people he gave tickets to for a that week all come to court on the same day, because that's the day the issuing officer will be present.

gameguy6700

Both of you seem to have missed the part where I said "9 times out of 10 that won't happen". I was saying that the cop is in all likelihood going to be there, but there's a small chance that some extinuating circumstance may pop up that keeps him from showing up. It's rare, but some coworkers and friends of mine have had it happen before so it's not impossible. Basically you're gambling that the cop is going to get really sick that day, get in an accident, or that some sort of family emergency is going to come up.

You can appeal and go to court. If he doesn't show, the ticket gets thrown out but you pay court costs. If he shows, you'll lose and pay the ticket. Win or lose in court, you still have to pay for the court cost which is usually more than the ticket is worth, so it is a lose-lose situation. If you really weren't speeding you can try and fight it for the satisfaction but if this is a monetary problem, you're better off paying the ticket. You can also go to trafficing school to remove any points you have on your license.

Hope that helps.