RC4G

Hmmmm ....

Last time I checked this was a Corvette forum where members are encouraged to post about their experiences with their cars.

I must have missed the official notification where you were appointed content police to decide who and what is acceptable to post.

How about you not worry about when/what other folks post and just move on to the next one if you don't approve of the subject matter?

JBRUSS

I got a ticket near that area in a speed trap little town called Marlin. Anyone going through there beware the cop loves hiding out under the big oak trees! I got a speeding ticket going 53 in a 40. I truthfully thought I was in a 50mph zone....$265 later I'm on differed judification. The kicker is I was in our Toyota Camry.

RC4G

FWIW, both my Grandsports were purchased pre-owned and were not originally delivered with OEM front license plate brackets.

We drive both cars with the front plate stashed in the rear cubby for if/when we ever get questioned by LEO about no front plate. I have never been stopped solely for not having a front plate, if the LEO wants to have a conversation there is always another reason for the stop (expired inspection sticker, no signal for a lane change etc).

We have yet to be ticketed for no front plate in either Grandsport. If it happens then I will avail myself to the legal process to fight the ticket.

waytoomany

Wow, I consider myself lucky! My DPS officer wrote a warning...In fact, the last time I was pulled over by DPS was pushing 1 AM, blasting through Sugarland on 59, and he wrote me a warning!!!! Makes you wonder if the CHL helped.

zdeckich

You are right, I can also post my opinions. Don't like what I have to say simply scroll past my post. Break the law pay the ticket.

Floridasky

Could not agree more. People knowingly break the law and then complain when caught. Pay it and move on.

NealB

Many of those little towns on Hwy 6 between Waco and College Station must rely on that kind of revenue.

Years ago I got a ticket for 60 in a 55 outside of Calvert (a few miles south of Marlin). Didn't slow down fast enough. Speed limit changes a couple of miles outside of town in the middle of nowhere. Long before you get to any part of the town.

Called the number on the ticket to see about deferred adjudication, and the phone was answered by someone saying "Calvert Propane." That person knew all the details when I gave my name. Whole deal was to get a check in the mail.

I go through there a couple of times a year. Think I would ever spend any money in that town? No way. I'll never stop there for gas or a burger.

MikeyTX

Except I didn't complain. In fact, I'm looking forward to going to court.

zdeckich

Why? You like to waste everyones time because you broke the law and don't want to pay the ticket?

MikeyTX

This is really getting under your skin isn't it ?

Chuck A

sorry to hear, let us know how it turns out

MikeyTX

By golly, this really is bugging you isn't it ?

MikeyTX

Preliminary hearing is the 29th. That is when the actual court date will be set.

zdeckich

Its bug's me that people go to court and waste everyone's time on a law that you broke and wont admit to it and just pay a ticket. Wish I had nothing better to do with my life besides waste it.

MikeyTX

You are the one that keeps trying to put words in my mouth that were not spoken. As for my going to court to fight it, that is my right to due process and I have every intention to use it.

wjnjr

Yep, they sure do. I travel 6 between Houston and Eastland (about 300 mi) several times a year, sometimes with, sometimes without a front plate. Rarely see DPS, but I see local LEOs all the time. Lots of traffic = lots of speeders = opportunity for lots of tickets. Every small town (Waco too) is a "speed trap". Your best advice is to always keep to the posted speed limit in the little towns. In between you can go 80 - 85 like everybody else, just keep an eye on your radar detector.

OP- good luck w/ your day in court. Keep us informed.

Other guy - this isn't a waste of time, it's entertainment. When we have something more important to do, we're doing it, right?

RC4G

Yes, because you repeatedly bashing this guy's thread is so productive and such an efficient use of your time ...

We get it, you are butt-hurt because the guy wishes to avail himself of the legal process to fight and/or negotiate the outcome of a ticket.

Once again, if this thread's content is not to your liking then you don't have to read this thread. Move on already.

MikeyTX

So this morning I walk into the JP's office when it opens at 9:00 am. to ask for an assigned court date so I can plead my case. Just as the clerk is about to do so, the judge walks in. "Is that your Corvette ? Yes sir." I respond. Turns out he has owned a C2 and a C4. He is not impressed with the no front plate statue either and considers it a waste of the courts time ! I have no doubt the trooper that wrote the citation will get an ear full if he ever has to appear in that judges court.

wjnjr

Case dismissed? That's it, no hearing?

David426

Its all Rick Perry's fault! Damn Republicans!