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Title: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: ashman on November 13, 2007, 10:22:37 PM
I was coming back from school today in my car when a NOPD cop walked out in the road and flagged me over. First thing he says, "39 (normally 35) in a 20, license and registration" it was so quick I was like what?!? He said your in a school zone. NOOOOOOOOOO! I usually come through the area after class or work post 5:30pm so I was not even thinking of the time. As he hands me the ticket he realizes I have no brake tag, (vehicle inspection sticker) which I had not gotten on my car since I moved back from Bama. So happily he says, " wow I almost missed that" and adds it on.

By the time I inspect the ticket he is back in his car and actually has stopped another car and is signaling me out of my spot so he can write up this next poor bastard. I drove down the street to check it out further, here is what he got me on:  Speeding S/Z 19 OVER, No Brake Tag, Careless Operation. 

I can't do crap about the tag and speeding because I clearly am at fault but the careless operation is just too much. I was not on the cell, swerving or anything of a careless nature other then speeding which I guess is his justification. But there were no kids around or parents waiting to pick them up. Grand total....

$610 dollars!!! TAG:$161  15-20 OVER: $241 CARELESS OPP: $211
http://www.cityofno.com/Portals/Portal53/portal.aspx?portal=53&tabid=6 (http://www.cityofno.com/Portals/Portal53/portal.aspx?portal=53&tabid=6)

I'm planning on calling the DA to see if there is anything I can plead since I have a spotless record. Also planning on calling some attorneys. I am just so pissed, in 5 min I lost 2 months salary. I'm a full time student working two jobs between classes, I can't even afford to live in that rat hole of a city. I can't wait to move from NOLA and get away from all its bull. Sorry for the rant. Anyone have some ideas???

-Ash
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on November 13, 2007, 11:01:42 PM
an atty would prolly be helpful. perhaps the brake tag can get dismissed if you come to court with it ( most will do something like that) but damn an atty would prolly be good. your lookin at some major pointage now  :o
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: bombadillo on November 14, 2007, 12:20:42 AM
I got a $1350 exhibition of speed ticket in a foxbody mustang for getting loose in the rear end on a really rainy day.  I got a lawyer and dropped it down to 200 out the door including court fees and all that.
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on November 14, 2007, 02:38:13 AM
what did teh lawyer charge tho? :dunno_white:
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: Kasumi on November 14, 2007, 03:54:00 AM
I just got a phone bill for £88.52 - i feel ripped off  :cry: :cry: What do you reckon, will an atty help me out with this one? Possibly get the charges dropped. I think it was so unfair to charge me that much there has to be something i can do... Suggestions?
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: bettingpython on November 14, 2007, 05:50:04 AM
Caereless operation, some states call it inattentive driving, simply put you admitted to having a brain fart not thinking about what time it was, brain farts get people killed.
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: GeeP on November 14, 2007, 08:09:47 AM
Yeah, they love their school zones, even if there are no children present.

Keep your paperwork in order!  Cops LOVE paperwork, especially when it isn't right.   ;)

The guy was an obvious @$$hole, but beyond hiring another ashole (lawyer) all you can do is pay up.
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: ashman on November 14, 2007, 05:38:20 PM
Quote from: bombadillo on November 14, 2007, 12:20:42 AM
I got a $1350 exhibition of speed ticket in a foxbody mustang for getting loose in the rear end on a really rainy day.  I got a lawyer and dropped it down to 200 out the door including court fees and all that.

I'm curious too, how much did the attorney fees come out to? I called the Traffic court and they said they can't tell me how much exactly I owe for 2-3 weeks until the ticket is processed.  WTF.

-Ash
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: calamari on November 14, 2007, 08:48:05 PM
here, extra $30 and you can tell us if it really works. beatmyspeedingticket.com

in other news: I think that cop was a mother_etc arsewipe. dude, some months ago I got a$300 dollar ticket for speeding... 95mph on a 60mph zone. Not even the fact that is was deserted, no houses or cars around and that I openly said to the cop that 'every once in a while I like to floor it', got me off the ticket, but JESUS!!! $600 ...  :mad:
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on November 14, 2007, 09:39:56 PM
Quote from: Kasumi on November 14, 2007, 03:54:00 AM
I just got a phone bill for £88.52 - i feel ripped off  :cry: :cry: What do you reckon, will an atty help me out with this one? Possibly get the charges dropped. I think it was so unfair to charge me that much there has to be something i can do... Suggestions?
hehe kasumi  :laugh: tell em youll give em 90 in us dollars. see if they go for it  :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: spc on November 14, 2007, 09:50:46 PM
Give em 90 yen.
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: Jarrett on November 15, 2007, 12:43:17 AM
You can do alot with tickets.  It sucks that you got it, but speeding in a school zone is a big NO NO :nono:.  If you go the lawyer route, make sure to go off referral only.  Alot of lawyers will simply take your money, go to court, and plead no contest for you.  Obviously, you can do that yourself.  If i were you, I'd just sit the tickets out, or ask for community service.  NOLA is a whole different world, so you might end up in Angola if you try to sit them out.  I had a buddy get arrested for DUI while we were stationed there, and they had him sitting in prison, not jail, for 2 days. :o 

Court Clerk: "Jarrett, you owe us $250.  How would you like to make your payment?"

Me: "I'll take a single bed, non smoking please.  What's the soup dejour?"
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: NiceGuysFinishLast on November 21, 2007, 02:26:16 PM
Quote from: bombadillo on November 14, 2007, 12:20:42 AM
I got a $1350 exhibition of speed ticket in a foxbody mustang for getting loose in the rear end on a really rainy day.  I got a lawyer and dropped it down to 200 out the door including court fees and all that.

Dude.. the cop had obviously never driven a foxbody.... my 2.3L I-4 foxbody got squirrelly in the rear when it was wet, a 5.0 has no chance at hooking up... :laugh:
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on November 22, 2007, 12:55:16 AM
Quote from: NiceGuysFinishLast on November 21, 2007, 02:26:16 PM
Quote from: bombadillo on November 14, 2007, 12:20:42 AM
I got a $1350 exhibition of speed ticket in a foxbody mustang for getting loose in the rear end on a really rainy day.  I got a lawyer and dropped it down to 200 out the door including court fees and all that.

Dude.. the cop had obviously never driven a foxbody.... my 2.3L I-4 foxbody got squirrelly in the rear when it was wet, a 5.0 has no chance at hooking up... :laugh:
agreed, lol ive had several, and built a few more O0
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: TragicImage on November 22, 2007, 01:36:53 AM
see if you can do a Trial by Declaration?  Get as many extensions as possible, the file for the TbD.... I'm not sure if NOLA has anything like that though...

Pablo walked me through one and I'm getting a check back from the state for all the fees I had to pay up front.
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: davipu on November 26, 2007, 10:25:14 PM
$1350 for no proof of insurance in the truck, pulled over at 130 in the morning for a licence plate light being out, after working 10 hours, had switched from gieko to progressive that afternoon and had left the dayplanner sitting next to the puter. time of day and being in a safety corrodor each doubled the fine.  and the bastard didn't even write a ticket for the light being out. 





but i went in and showed my proof to the DA and they threw it out.
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: ashman on November 27, 2007, 02:06:35 AM
I'm still working on my options right now. I've been so busy with school I have not gotten to it yet. My next move is to contact my Uncle who is a lawyer and get his advice. I'll keep y'all posted. Oh and last week on top of that bad luck my car broke down and ended up costing me 500 bucks to get it fixed. When it rains it pours...

-Ash
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: bettingpython on November 27, 2007, 05:11:10 AM
Quote from: TragicImage on November 22, 2007, 01:36:53 AM
TbD.... I'm not sure if NOLA has anything like that though...


For being part of the same country it is vastly different.

Louisiana law is based on the Napoleonic code, the rest of our nation is based on Roman Law.
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: spc on November 27, 2007, 08:30:09 AM
There are some f%$king nut-jobs in Loser-i-anna too. :flipoff: :flipoff:
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on November 27, 2007, 09:26:32 PM
Quote from: davipu on November 26, 2007, 10:25:14 PM
$1350 for no proof of insurance in the truck, pulled over at 130 in the morning for a licence plate light being out, after working 10 hours, had switched from gieko to progressive that afternoon and had left the dayplanner sitting next to the puter. time of day and being in a safety corrodor each doubled the fine.  and the bastard didn't even write a ticket for the light being out. 





but i went in and showed my proof to the DA and they threw it out.
damn man, 1350 i thought my 150 speeding ticket was expensive , ( AND WITH NO Proof of insurance either) but i paid the ticket. i was guilty as hell  :oops: the PofI ticket got dismissed tho :oops:
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: annguyen1981 on December 04, 2007, 08:07:05 PM
Bump.

Update?
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: ashman on December 06, 2007, 12:54:13 AM
I finally heard back from NOLA traffic court. (If you call it goes right to voice mail and you wait for them to call back.) At first a guy told me I was going over 20 mph and it was a mandatory court appearance but it was doing 19 over so I called back then next day and it turns out. If your doing anything OVER 20 mph (speed limit) you go to court.

The court date listed on the ticket is December 30th which is a Sunday, so I asked when was my real date and was told Feb. 16th... I was stunned, I said Did you just say February?!? But I can show up anytime before then and talk to the asst. D.A. and I guess plead guilty or whichever.  I have an Uncle who is an attorney that is trying to pull some strings which prob. won't go anywhere. In which case I might hire an attorney if it's worth it.

I started doing some research on the statues which I'm charged and found an interesting state statute.
http://www.legis.state.la.us/lss/lss.asp?doc=77282 (http://www.legis.state.la.us/lss/lss.asp?doc=77282)
Section J states, "J.  Whenever two or more misdemeanors or ordinance violations are joined by affidavit or information for trial in the Traffic Court of New Orleans, the maximum aggregate penalty that may be imposed shall not exceed a fine of five hundred dollars or imprisonment for six months, or both. "

Which leads me to believe they can't charge me more then $500 bucks. I'm no attorney so that might not apply but I'm printing it out if I go down there. So long story short, nothing much new to report. I'll keep things updated.

-Ash
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: makenzie71 on December 06, 2007, 03:27:29 AM
An attorney would help but, really, had you not been speeding and had you gotten your inspection tag and had you not been reckless enough to not even know where you were then you likely wouldn't have gotten a ticket.  I'm not saying I don't speed...I actually average 10 over just about everywhere...but speeding in a school zone is absolutely deserving of no sympathy.  It doesn't matter if anyone was there or not...but since you managed to not notice the "school zone" sign I wouldn't toss out your ability to "not notice" the pedestrians either.
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: Kasumi on December 06, 2007, 04:18:13 AM
I have to concur, your looking at a $610 ticket, just take it. Its not a life changing sum of money, its not a whole lot more than $500. If you argue this case they will just tear you apart in court, they ain't guna be interested in someone who is trying to wangle out of a relatively insignificant amount of money. If you argue it you havn't got a leg to stand on and the worst thing you could do in a situation like this is tell them what they can and can't do. Just accept the ticket because if you bring up the you can only charge me $500 or 6months time or both then theyr'e likely to just give you both.
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: makenzie71 on December 06, 2007, 10:20:55 AM
Quote from: ashman on December 06, 2007, 12:54:13 AMWhich leads me to believe they can't charge me more then $500 bucks. I'm no attorney so that might not apply but I'm printing it out if I go down there.

I didn't see this last night...I still maintain no sympathy for you, but I can tell you this is absolutely, profoundly, actually, a bad idea.  Breaking down and crying before the judge would be a better idea.
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: jserio on December 06, 2007, 10:27:25 PM
i dunno. some mitigating circumstances may apply. i was in southeast texas about 6 or 7 years ago visiting a friend. travelling through the school zone, (school has just let out). now, speed limit was posted at 25 or so. car in front of me a good 3 car lenths ahead. car behind me is about to rear-end me because they're so close to me. cop, standing next to his car with his radar gun out in the parking lot. points to me, yells for me to pull over. i consider gunning it.  :laugh: i didn't however. he gave me a ticket for doing 35 in a 25, speeding in a school zone, and no inspection sticker. now, bear in mind, at the time, i lived in Kansas, so had no reason to have a Texas inspection sticker in my window! he singled me out because of the sticker i bet. claimed i was speeding etc. i'm thinkin its cuz of my car. i was driving a 1967 Plymouth Fury III.  my speedometer didn't work correctly but i know for a fact i couldn't have been doing ten over, if i was, the guy behind me was doing 15 over! i even explained to him i was on my way to get my bags and leave town, going back home. he didn't care. i couldn't make it down for court so I called the D.A's office, explained it to them. he threw out the whole ticket just based on the fact that the officer wrote me up for no inspection sticker when i was from outta town.  :icon_mrgreen: miracles happen.  :laugh:
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: ohgood on December 07, 2007, 12:14:21 PM
I put the first 2000 miles on my gs with no tag. Across 4 states. Only in FlorBama did I get pulled over. The cop was nice enough. I explained  I was moving, had no trailer, just bought the bike a week before, WASNT SPEEDING, and had insurance.

He explained he noticed no tag, and wanted to make sure it wasn't stolen. My pregnant wife pulled alongside about then, and he shook my hand, said "Ride safe" and left.

Some of them rock.  O0
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: ashman on December 09, 2007, 07:09:22 PM
Quote from: Kasumi on December 06, 2007, 04:18:13 AM
If you argue it you havn't got a leg to stand on and the worst thing you could do in a situation like this is tell them what they can and can't do. Just accept the ticket because if you bring up the you can only charge me $500 or 6months time or both then theyr'e likely to just give you both.

Actually the ticket is more like $710 now, I found out school zones double the speeding fine. If you really think its not worth it to bring up that statue you're out of your mind. Its a LAW, why the hell wouldn't I enforce my rights. Thats just stupid. Our legals system works both ways, while the government has more power to screw us the people. We the people do have rights which we can enforce. If I am correct in my understanding of that statue then BY ALL MEANS I will bring it up.

Quote from: makenzie71 on December 06, 2007, 10:20:55 AM

I still maintain no sympathy for you, but I can tell you this is absolutely, profoundly, actually, a bad idea.  Breaking down and crying before the judge would be a better idea.

I agree, a child's well being is priority one at all times. I drive down that road on a regular basis and know the area where the school is located and do slow down. The problem is their are TWO school zones. The first is located around the school and ends 50 or so yards down the road. Then about 25 yards down from there a SECOND one begins and lasts for less then a block. This second school zone HAS NO SCHOOL or area for children to be picked up, or play ground. It is simply a normal residential block and that is where I got pulled over not by a school.

To go even further, I would have no problem paying the ticket under normal circumstances. Except that I JUST graduated and am currently looking for a job and have very little cash in the bank, plus the cost of living in NOLA is sky high. Like I said, I don't mind getting a ticket, I just don't think it should cost me a months salary.

-Ash
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: spc on December 09, 2007, 08:10:47 PM
I'm going to leave the appropriateness of the punishment aside, as it has no bearing on the overall facts.

DISCLAIMER:  I AM NOT AN ATTORNEY...............YET.
I don't know how NOLA law works, I do however know that the judicial/penal system is quite different from the rest of the states.   Every state has unique twists on the law but LA goes a step beyond.  The difference between you making an argument and a Bar admitted attorney making the exact same argument can be all the difference in the world.  Also, just having an attorney can often time make a difference well before you go to court.  When you hire an attorney, the first thing he is going to do is call the DA and get the facts from his side and see if they can work something out to save everyone some time and money.  Very few attorneys enjoy arguing over minor traffic violations in court.  It's not an efficient use of time.  With a ticket that large, i would absolutely hire an attorney.  The one thing to remember is that you are being charged with a misdemeanor and in most of the country that means they CAN imprison you for up to 1 year if found guilty.  Is it worth 1 year of your life to try and save a couple of bucks?  I'm not saying that is a likely punishment, however it is allowed for.
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: makenzie71 on December 09, 2007, 09:29:56 PM
Quote from: ashman on December 09, 2007, 07:09:22 PMTo go even further, I would have no problem paying the ticket under normal circumstances. Except that I JUST graduated and am currently looking for a job and have very little cash in the bank, plus the cost of living in NOLA is sky high. Like I said, I don't mind getting a ticket, I just don't think it should cost me a months salary.

-Ash

It's the accumulation of tickets that's costing you a month's salary...not just one ticket...and, again, had you been paying attention and obeying the laws you wouldn't be in that situation.

And Kasumi is right...you're not...you, simply, do NOT try and tell a judge how things work.  You think the paper ticket is steep?  That's not the maximum punishment for such an offense and they will not hesitate to drop the book on your ass if you push the wrong buttons.  If you're going in there solo, your only hope to come out smoothly is to walk in, insert the judge's testicles into your mouth and draw upon them succulently until he says when.  You think you got a shot at getting it dropped or lessened you'd best approach with a lawyer and let him run his mouth.
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: ashman on December 09, 2007, 10:30:32 PM
Quote from: makenzie71 on December 09, 2007, 09:29:56 PM
It's the accumulation of tickets that's costing you a month's salary...not just one ticket...and, again, had you been paying attention and obeying the laws you wouldn't be in that situation.

And Kasumi is right...you're not...you, simply, do NOT try and tell a judge how things work.  You think the paper ticket is steep?  That's not the maximum punishment for such an offense and they will not hesitate to drop the book on your ass if you push the wrong buttons.

Obviously, the combination of offenses that has raised the penalty sky high. Yes, if I had been paying attention I wouldn't of gotten a ticket. What is your point?

Again, I agree its unwise to smart mouth a judge. I never said I planned on going to court and doing that. I have the option of meeting with the asst. District Attorney.  In which case,  depending on the way things turn out, I may get his opinion and he can say yes your right or no that does not apply. Either way, it is not a bad idea. I've talked with the D.A. before over a previous ticket and the man was quite reasonable. I have known many people that have gone to court and explain the situation and the judges and D.A.'s are quite professional and courteous.

I get the feeling like your trying to push my buttons Mak, I don't quite get it. I agree with all your points so then you try to come up with other things to rub in my face. Anyway, this is silly. I'll post again when something happens.

-Ash
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: ashman on December 09, 2007, 10:46:07 PM
Whoops, double post.
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: spc on December 09, 2007, 10:59:30 PM

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I've talked with the D.A. before over a previous ticket and the man was quite reasonable.

[/quote]

That doesn't set off any bells??  The DA's job is to ensure that the law is carried out in a fair and just manner.  Fair and just can be giving someone a break once, however, it is not continually bargaining with someone. 

I know you've heard the adage 'Justice is blind'.  This applies not only to race, sex, and religion, but also to current financial situation.  It's not the DA's or the Judge's problem that you are currently in a bad financial situation and relying on getting their pity is a very poor choice.  It is also, in my opinion, undignified.  I'm going to stay off this topic, also, as I have some very strong opinions on people asking the government for help financially.  We live in a capitalist economy, the only thing keeping you from making good money is yourself. 

I'm not trying to sound like an ass, but there comes a point at which you have to man up and face life head on.  Maybe, you should consider moving into a better job market. 
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: makenzie71 on December 10, 2007, 11:23:03 AM
I'm not trying to "rub things in your face", but you're continually coming up with bad ideas.  You need a lawyer if you want to get shaZam! dropped, but do whatever you want.
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket... (UPDATED 2-12)
Post by: ashman on February 12, 2008, 01:44:14 PM
So nearly four months later I FINALLY had my court date today. I thought about going down to the court house before my date and talking with the D.A. but decided to just wait for my day in court. To prepare I printed out the statue that says you can't be charged more then $500 for your first offense and took a picture of my brake tag.

Thats all the prepping I could think of to do so I went down to the courthouse and handed my summons to a deputy then had a seat. A lady called my name, I assume she was the judge but could of been the DA or clerk of court, I don't really know.

I told her what the ticket was for as she looked over it and she asked if I had a brake tag now. I showed her the picture and she said she would go ahead and knock it down to a non moving violation and she said to have a seat. I didn't really understand what happen next another lady called my named and handed me a piece of paper and said all charges have been dismissed, have a good day. I was in shock, I asked how much I had to pay and where to go. She said, you don't have to pay a thing.

I didn't see the cop anywhere I dunno if that is why. Or if she is just the coolest lady ever. But anyway, my $700+ dollar ticket ended up costing me a few bucks in gas.

-Ash
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: frankieG on February 12, 2008, 01:57:38 PM
what a stroke of luck
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: ajaxgs on February 12, 2008, 02:34:20 PM
sweet !!!! congrats...
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: Dan02GS on February 12, 2008, 03:00:57 PM
WHEW!!! glad to hear it.
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: oramac on February 13, 2008, 08:44:25 AM
Sweet vindication (after the hard time everyone was giving you)!  Now, don't speed in school zones!  :thumb:
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: bettingpython on February 13, 2008, 09:21:30 AM
I hope 4 months anxiety over the prospect of losing an entire month's income was enough to wake you up to the fact that you need to pay attention to your driving and not roll around on autopilot.

Repeat after me...

"No more brain farts, my inability to drive in an attentive and conciencious manner could result in the the death of another human being or child."

Fack I sound like an old codger now.....

Just be fully aware of your surroundings at all times while driving please.

I don't even care if you use a cellphone while driving as long as you are able to make the focus of your attention your driving.
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: Ry_Guy on February 13, 2008, 11:07:49 AM
My first (and only) speeding ticket was on Thanksgiving day. I was clocked by an airplane. AN AIRPLANE! And I wonder how much it costs taxpayers for jet fuel and a liscenced pilot to fly around all day.
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: ashman on February 14, 2008, 08:43:54 PM
Ya, I lucked out. Thank god for NOLA's messed up government. FYI I DON'T NORMALLY SPEED  THROUGH SCHOOL ZONES, I'M AN ATTENTIVE DRIVER!!! :mad: :icon_razz:

-Ash
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: spc on February 14, 2008, 08:45:59 PM
Quote from: Ry_Guy on February 13, 2008, 11:07:49 AM
My first (and only) speeding ticket was on Thanksgiving day. I was clocked by an airplane. AN AIRPLANE! And I wonder how much it costs taxpayers for jet fuel and a liscenced pilot to fly around all day.

No Jet fuel, they usually use cessna's, and those cessna's more than pay for themselves with the tickets they 'write'.
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: bettingpython on February 14, 2008, 09:12:11 PM
You said this right?

Quote from: ashman on November 13, 2007, 10:22:37 PM
I usually come through the area after class or work post 5:30pm so I was not even thinking of the time.
-Ash

You also admitted to speeding in same said school zone even after hours. Yet you say this.

Quote from: ashmanI'M AN ATTENTIVE DRIVER!!!

I was just jerkin your chain but if you want to be a hypocrite I'll gladly qoute you.

FYI usually school zones are close to residential areas.

Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: ashman on February 14, 2008, 10:40:46 PM
I was clocked doing 39 in what I thought was a 35 zone. I am not a hypocrite and if anyone else wants to criticize me then send me an IM because I've got more then a few choice words for you that I won't post on this board.

"You also admitted to speeding in same said school zone even after hours. Yet you say this."

Its not speeding after hours,  because the school zone in not in effect. I accidentally sped through a school zone that has no school and I kid you not it is 3-4 car lengths long.  My normal routine was upside down and a duck of a cop had a trap set up and wrote me a ticket which all the charges were dropped. End of story.

-Ash
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: bettingpython on February 14, 2008, 11:06:06 PM
Hell offer up all the choice words you want to.....

Of course I smell the offensive stench of a brain fart.

The fact the you were speeding in a school zone because you were not paying attention to where you were at and the time of day etc... and all your other excuses really does say one thing. What it says is you obviously were not paying full attention to your driving. You can making excuses for why all day long but that is the logical conclusion.
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: ashman on February 14, 2008, 11:52:49 PM
Damn, your good. End of story. Let it go.

-Ash
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on February 15, 2008, 12:59:32 AM
lol
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: beRto on February 15, 2008, 09:06:54 AM
What happend to this (http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=39713.0)?

:cookoo:
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: bettingpython on February 15, 2008, 09:40:04 AM
Quote from: beRto on February 15, 2008, 09:06:54 AM
What happend to this (http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=39713.0)?

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Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: ajaxgs on February 15, 2008, 09:45:38 AM
Quote from: bettingpython on February 15, 2008, 09:40:04 AM
Quote from: beRto on February 15, 2008, 09:06:54 AM
What happend to this (http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=39713.0)?

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Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: anthonygs1000 on February 18, 2008, 01:47:25 AM
all you have to tell the da was your speedo cable was broken and you were going a speed that felt safe and show a repare order or a recept for a cable and mabe they will throw it out  tell the da you are a poor student and are only riding a bike because you cant afford gas for your car. did you ple not guilty and request a supporting deposision ?
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: The Antibody on February 19, 2008, 12:51:58 PM
python, are you a crossing guard or something? This seems to really hit home with you.

It's quite funny actually.

  -Anti  8)
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: bettingpython on February 19, 2008, 04:13:47 PM
I am a parent actually. Also worked as an EMT. The number of "accidents" that occur because people are not vigilant is quite staggering.

Lost a few friends to inattentive drivers in the past. No drinking no drugs not even seriously violating any traffic laws but someone else's laissez faire attitude towards driving cost me a couple of good friends in 1 "accident". 

Of course one of these day's I'll probably be just another statisitic on 2 wheels it won't be because I was daydreaming or not paying attention. Almost lost a fellow rider because of a lapse in his attention last year.
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: anthonygs1000 on February 21, 2008, 12:20:48 AM
bla bla bla give me a break THERE IS A TIME AND PLACE FOR EVERYTHING "WRONG TIME WRONG PLACE  GAME OVER "  THIS IS NOT X BOX OR PLAY STATION THIS IS REAL LIFE  GET IN THE GAME  PLAY TO WIN  IF YOU CANT PAY ATTENTION YOU DONT BELONG ON A BIKE  . TAKE A BUS ECT.  YOU CAN DIE CROSSING THE STREET IF YOU DONT PAY ATTENTION . BLA BLA BLA  PRAY , THANK GOD EVERY DAY YOU WAKE UP ON THIS SIDE OF THE DIRT. LIFE IS A LOTTERY.  this is stuff my dad says to me every day  and i go out on my bike and enjoy life I get away from all the BS not that i have much LIFE IS GOOD  LIFE IS GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on February 22, 2008, 03:16:29 AM
what aprt of teh caps stampede is bs?  :laugh: at least ash you got away from it,  and python ive worked some scenes like youve described as well man, i know your pain
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: Revere2 on February 23, 2008, 10:19:32 AM
What is the name of the f%$king pig that gave you the ticket in New Orleans?
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: spc on February 23, 2008, 10:23:47 AM
probably 'Old Mr. Wilson' was on the cops nametag. :flipoff: :laugh:
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: Revere2 on February 23, 2008, 10:35:31 AM
Silly silly Terry............."everybody" knows that Good Old Mr. Wilson was the chef at the court of two sisters.
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: bettingpython on February 23, 2008, 11:10:54 AM
Quote from: Revere2 on February 23, 2008, 10:35:31 AM
Silly silly Terry............."everybody" knows that Good Old Mr. Wilson was the chef at the court of two sisters.

MMMMMMMM love me some court of 2 sisters po boy's. :thumb: Can't remember what else I had there, most of my new orleans vacations are like that :laugh:. I can usaully remeber the first meal of the day usually lunch then after that everything gets hazy. Oh yeah there was a little place on St. Ann and burgundy the Quarter Scene had a great shrimp creole and while down by the river the Crescent city brew house has good food and a great bavarian black forest beer :cheers:, also the lunch counter at central grocery on decatuer is the place to go for a Muffuletta. Screw brennans they snobbed up when my wife and I wanted to go just for desert and have bannana's foster you want a great fine dining experience hit Tony Moran's right next to the absinthe house bar on bourbon. Breakfast you say well head just a little past St. Ann and hit the clover grill, great burgers there too. Too poor from all the partying then grab yourself a lucky dog perhaps the french quarters most perfect food you can live on them for a week. No night is complete without a trip to the cafe du'monde for some good ole chickory coffee and beneigts before turning in around 4am.

Damn now you got me missing NOLA again, american GP races in Indy or another trip to NOLA thise are my choices this year. :icon_confused:

Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: Revere2 on February 23, 2008, 03:45:28 PM
To this day, my wife demands coffee and those damned powdered donuts. :)

If you'd like some "down home recipes' checkout



http://www.freeforum101.com/allthingsout/index.php?mforum=allthingsout
Title: Re: $610 Cage Ticket...
Post by: ashman on February 23, 2008, 04:43:15 PM
Quote from: Revere2 on February 23, 2008, 10:19:32 AM
What is the name of the f%$king pig that gave you the ticket in New Orleans?

I have no idea. His name and badge number were a squiggly line. I found that a little fishy. Speaking of fish, crawfish season is coming up here soon! My dad and I went out to lake Ponchartrain today and tried some fishing, no luck though.

-Ash