Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums General Common Interests Just got a ticket, how do I beat it?

I had one for 18 over last fall, in the minivan, manditory court appearance.

$90 for the lawyer and $75 for the fine. What was the outcome, 30 days probation, if no other moving violations, ticket doesn't go on my record.

I just consider it the periodic speed tax.

And $165 is a lot less than a day or two off work would cost me.

TB

i know i live in MICH, and in most cases, if you have a clean record now and no other such tickets like this. ask them to put it on "advisement" or sort of a probation. this means that the ticket will stay off your record but if you get another. you will get both. i am going to wayne state for criminal justice and am actually going to become an officer one day so i know a little bit about it. plus, ive gotten out of my fair share of tickets.

68 in a 55? Sheesh around here they wouldn't even stop you for that.

I would suggest hiring a lawyer if you can afford one, I have gotten way too many speeding tickets and get the best results this way.

I just started a license suspension for having too many speeding violations, my insurance company still doesn't know about them, so you can take that with a grain of salt if you wish.

HTH
Pete

Unless you get me as the ticketing officer, as I have all of that with me (keep it in my work bag). I wouldn't have a problem producing any of those documents in court )

I always show up for court. Hell, it's overtime for me, so why not?

Sandman is right. I kept all my documentation with me always and could produce them when asked. Chances are 50/50 that the officer will show for court.I went almost without fail( extra o.t.). As to clocking the truck, That may be your best defense.Depending on the antenna the radar cone comes out at a given angle(cone) that increases with distance.If the truck was in that cone, you are good to go. But you better prove it. Just remember one thing. You were speeding. Take the hit and go on.

I got pulled over on my bike in the rain once. I stopped under a tree at the side of the road (no traffic at all). The cop said, over the loud speaker, "pull up around the corner" (where there was no tree). Then after waiting about 20 min for him to fill out the paper work he returns with a ticket for 4km over the limit. It was a $23 ticket. I called him some names... he looked unimpressed. And we went on our marry way. That's the only ticket I have received.

Sorry does not really apply, but its a good story.

When I was a cell phone installer in Vermont, a few of the offices had all the documentation and even a tuning fork sitting in the car. Some boys are serious when it comes to this - and I can't blame them. I do agree though, that if you weren't doing the crime he stated - that you shouldn't have to 'do the time'. Best case would be to talk with the officer about switching it up for a non-moving violation (or two). Just explain your work situation, and admit to him (again) that you were speeding, but not by as much stated. Try the nice approach before appearing to 'evade' the ticket, as he won't be so kind if he thinks you're trying to show him up.

Does the fact that my wife was in the car and saw the truck next to me help any? That's the only way I could prove it.