|
|
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 1,889
Hard-core CEG\'er
|
OP
Hard-core CEG\'er
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 1,889 |
Not complaining just bad luck.
I was on a two lane stretch of country highway stuck behind 3 cars doing 45 in a 55. I was clear to pass so I went for it. Completed the pass and got back in my lane just in time to see the trooper sitting on a side road(damn part one). Didn't have my detector on(damn part two). I knew he got me so I pulled over, flipped on my flashers, pulled out my license and waited for him.
I told him I had just completed passing someone and he asked how fast they were going and I told him 45 mph. He smiled and said he drives that road home every night and it makes him nuts sometimes how slow people drive on that road but you have to learn to be patient. We laughed but I still got the ticket(damn part three). Oh well...that's the way the cookie crumbles. Only my second moving violation ever, still $130 for 10 mph over...ouch!
99 Contour Sport SE MTX
KKM filter, B&M shifter
No res, BAT kit
Green car silver hood (because silver is faster)
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 1,368
Hard-core CEG\'er
|
|
Hard-core CEG\'er
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 1,368 |
$130 ouch is right!
I got my 2nd about a month ago. They were running an unmarked laser trap with bikes waiting on the next on-ramp. A completely unmakred white F-150 shooting, and bikes waiting on the wings. I had my detector on, but with Laser I only got about 2 seconds warning. 78 in a 65, cost me $85. Then $75 for my new tint (3 weeks old) and $75 b/c my brow is 1" below the AS 1 line. So a total of $235 and I got to keep the tint and gamble I don't get pulled over for the tint again.
I deserved it, I needed a wake-up call to slow down. I learned my lesson and I behave and watch my speed more closely now. On a side note, I get better gas-mileage now! 
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 3,193
Hard-core CEG\'er
|
|
Hard-core CEG\'er
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 3,193 |
Sorry, I'll rant.
What a total donkey completely lacking common sense.
Brad "Diva": 2004 Mazda 6s 5-door, Volcanic Red
Rex: 1988 Mazda RX-7 Vert, Harbor Blue.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 5,854
Hard-core CEG'er
|
|
Hard-core CEG'er
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 5,854 |
Originally posted by RT and his SE:
that's the way the cookie crumbles. Only my second moving violation ever, still $130 for 10 mph over...ouch!
Wait till you get your new insurance policy Mr. Cronkite! 
1999 Silver Frost SVT
#609 of 2760
Quaife, lightened SVT Flywheel, SPEC stage II clutch, removed resonator, k&n drop in - various other goodies too.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 492
CEG\'er
|
|
CEG\'er
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 492 |
Originally posted by Honed Diva:
Sorry, I'll rant.
What a total donkey completely lacking common sense.
which one do you mean?
Jim T.
"Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats".--H.L. Mencken
Bumper sticker,
OXYMORON #65 - Liberal Thinker
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 6,791
Hard-core CEG'er
|
|
Hard-core CEG'er
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 6,791 |
I'm still waiting to figure out what kind of damage my spring zing ticket is going to do... 23 over in a 70! 
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,882
Hard-core CEG\'er
|
|
Hard-core CEG\'er
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,882 |
Dang that seems expensive to me. My last ticket for 10 over, 65 in a 55, was $65 IIRC. True, that was several years ago and I think they've raised the fines since then. Meh, I'm getting old now so I don't feel the need to speed so much anymore. Probably a good thing.
BrApple-its all in the way it is presented...but everythign on my resume is all me
TexasRealtor-I hope you spelling improves on your resume.
MxRacer-ladies and gentlemen, welcome to ironyville. population, texasrelator.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 1,889
Hard-core CEG\'er
|
|
OP
Hard-core CEG\'er
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 1,889 |
99 Contour Sport SE MTX
KKM filter, B&M shifter
No res, BAT kit
Green car silver hood (because silver is faster)
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 21,197
I have no life
|
|
I have no life
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 21,197 |
Blew by a State Monday night doing 78. Didn't come after me. Whew!
-'96 SE MTX 3L
-'98 SVT 1,173 of 6,535
-'05 Mazda 6s, loaded, g/f's ride
-Need a 96-00 manual on CD? PM or email me
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 6,791
Hard-core CEG'er
|
|
Hard-core CEG'er
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 6,791 |
Originally posted by todras:
Blew by a State Monday night doing 78. Didn't come after me. Whew!
Assuming that the speed limit was 70... 8 miles an hour over is not "blew" or blowing by anything  State boys have better things to do then pull over escort look alikes doing 8 over the speed limit.
|
|
|
|
|
I get a freebie!