Ticket Numero Dos -- Just used up all my luck for the year
11-09-2006, 09:52 AM
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Ticket Numero Dos -- Just used up all my luck for the year
Well since the Mid-A has been pretty dead lately I thought I'd liven it up at my expense.
Since it was drop top weather out I decided to take my Roadster to work and do some "spirited" driving.
I got a pulled over on rt 28 heading south about a 1/4 mile before the route 50 exit.
When I saw the lights behind me I first thought "there's no way he clocked me". If anyone knows route 28, there's a stretch between the Toll road and 50 that's straight as an arrow and flat as a pancake. Cops never try to shoot radar because you can literally see them a mile away.
Turns out he clocked me at the Dulles toll Road exit. It took him 3 1/2 miles to catch up to me
. Luckily the "spirited" driving part didn't get started until after he clocked me. Otherwise I might be in jail right now and not able to post this thread.
(2nd) Luckily he was a State Trooper and not a FFX County cop. Final damage 75 in a 55, no reckless driving, prepaid $150 ticket.
When he came up to my drivers side showing me the radar gun he said
"do you realize how long it took for me to catch up to you ? you must have been going pretty fast ..."
me:" uh I really don't know sir".
Since it was drop top weather out I decided to take my Roadster to work and do some "spirited" driving.
I got a pulled over on rt 28 heading south about a 1/4 mile before the route 50 exit.
When I saw the lights behind me I first thought "there's no way he clocked me". If anyone knows route 28, there's a stretch between the Toll road and 50 that's straight as an arrow and flat as a pancake. Cops never try to shoot radar because you can literally see them a mile away.
Turns out he clocked me at the Dulles toll Road exit. It took him 3 1/2 miles to catch up to me
. Luckily the "spirited" driving part didn't get started until after he clocked me. Otherwise I might be in jail right now and not able to post this thread.(2nd) Luckily he was a State Trooper and not a FFX County cop. Final damage 75 in a 55, no reckless driving, prepaid $150 ticket.
When he came up to my drivers side showing me the radar gun he said
"do you realize how long it took for me to catch up to you ? you must have been going pretty fast ..."
me:" uh I really don't know sir".
Last edited by dutchboy350Z; 11-09-2006 at 11:38 AM.
... I actually thanked him for the ticket
11-09-2006, 10:00 AM
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Are there any advantages to a prepaid ticket? Less points, etc.?
I don't think we have those here in PA... And I think I should know after 4 tickets and a lost license for 65 days.
I don't think we have those here in PA... And I think I should know after 4 tickets and a lost license for 65 days.
11-09-2006, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Silkk
Are there any advantages to a prepaid ticket? Less points, etc.?
I don't think we have those here in PA... And I think I should know after 4 tickets and a lost license for 65 days.
I don't think we have those here in PA... And I think I should know after 4 tickets and a lost license for 65 days.
11-09-2006, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by THE TECH
Never thought I would hear anyone thanking a cop for a ticket.
it's the least I could do.
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11-09-2006, 10:46 AM
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Damn Karl
You did get lucky...
I rank State Troopers and FFX county in the same ball ark... both are very hard to "negotiate" with.
Consider yourself lucky he did not slap more than the ticket you got
You did get lucky...
I rank State Troopers and FFX county in the same ball ark... both are very hard to "negotiate" with.
Consider yourself lucky he did not slap more than the ticket you got
11-09-2006, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by mdracer76
Damn Karl
You did get lucky...
I rank State Troopers and FFX county in the same ball ark... both are very hard to "negotiate" with.
Consider yourself lucky he did not slap more than the ticket you got
You did get lucky...
I rank State Troopers and FFX county in the same ball ark... both are very hard to "negotiate" with.
Consider yourself lucky he did not slap more than the ticket you got
He even said "I know it's nice out and you don't have to keep your car pegged down to 55 just watch your speed next time."
haha I think I even heard him comment that I have a nice car ...
11-09-2006, 11:03 AM
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WTF is a prepaid ticket?
11-09-2006, 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by bboypuertoroc
WTF is a prepaid ticket?
usually it's $5 for every mile over the speed limit plus $50 in processing fees. People mostly go this route because it's less hassle and usually $50 cheaper than if you went to court. Sometimes the Judge (even if you plead guilty) can slap you with a steeper fine because he/she wanted to make an example of you on that particular day.
11-09-2006, 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by bboypuertoroc
WTF is a prepaid ticket?
Its also referred to or called "padding the pockets of the officer". Or the "pay it now, and I wont take you to jail" card. LOL J/K Karl you LUCKY ****!
11-09-2006, 11:13 AM
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It was the weather for it today, wasn't it. Sucks about the ticket! Was running at WOT for quite a bit myself. Ever since I put that Valentine in, I'm fearless (big mistake, I'm sure). Oh well, $150 for the thrill. Live and learn (not)!
11-09-2006, 11:24 AM
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Yea man, I almost considered taking the Z to work today, but I have to drive the 28 both ways day in and day out and know how bad they are. You got off really luck bro!
11-09-2006, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Theatrix
It was the weather for it today, wasn't it. Sucks about the ticket! Was running at WOT for quite a bit myself. Ever since I put that Valentine in, I'm fearless (big mistake, I'm sure). Oh well, $150 for the thrill. Live and learn (not)!
uhh I meant double digits ... that was a typo
11-09-2006, 11:36 AM
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Yea man, I almost considered taking the Z to work today, but I have to drive the 28 both ways day in and day out and know how bad they are. You got off really luck bro!
11-09-2006, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by dutchboy350Z
Atleast Sterling Blvd will getting rid of its light now that the overpass is almost done. The light is my only nemesis when I'm coming home from Fairfax. Should be good for your morning commute.
No lights + straight shot home= A good chance of getting away when you run next time.
11-09-2006, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Driven1
No lights + straight shot home= A good chance of getting away when you run next time.
