Speeding Ticket
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From: lynnwood wa
Has anyone tried this, pay the ticket but make sure to pay alittle more than you owe that way they will have to issue a refund ck, then dont cash the refund ck so the books stay open and it dosn't show up on your record untill oyu cash the ck.
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Originally Posted by combatvet
I have driven my 01 coupe to San Antonio and back to El Paso three times doing 90-100 mph with no problems well maybe one problem, the miles, so I bought a '99 Durango. Well tonight driving to SA I get tagged in Sonora doing 82 in a 65 
!!! $179 
!!! I hope my ins. rates don't go up. Does anyone know how to get out of this? I can't show up in court because of work. I let him know that I was MILITARY and served in Iraqi Freedom, he didn't give a u know what.
Save The Wave
!!! $179 !!! I hope my ins. rates don't go up. Does anyone know how to get out of this? I can't show up in court because of work. I let him know that I was MILITARY and served in Iraqi Freedom, he didn't give a u know what.Save The Wave
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I think you should wait for a court date then get your mummy to send a note to the judge.
In this note you can explain that you're too busy to attend on that day and, besides that, even though you habitually exceed the speed limit, the laws of the land do not apply to you because you were MILITARY and that you anticipate that the court will treat you in an appropriate manner.
Then let us know how that works out for you.
In this note you can explain that you're too busy to attend on that day and, besides that, even though you habitually exceed the speed limit, the laws of the land do not apply to you because you were MILITARY and that you anticipate that the court will treat you in an appropriate manner.
Then let us know how that works out for you.
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From: HOW FAST WAS I GOING OFFICER? Los Angeles Hating GM Dealership Service Dept.'s Since Sept. 2004
St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by sandmanusd
Do the crime, pay the fine... its part of the risk of going that fast... its not like you weren't speeding.... you just got unlucky and got caught... I've seen the "Im a veteran" defense in court, and the judge said, "Then you should have the good sense not to go so fast"..
Not saying that will happen, but I've seen it...
Just FYI... keep flashing your Military ID if you get stopped... Lots of LEO's wont ticket ya if your a vet... I know I don't... unless your DUI.. (which NOBODY should be)... but even then... I try my damndess to find a way to get Vets home without an arrest...
I've also seen the other side of the Vets.... the guys that give the rest of you a bad name... Pulled a Marine over for drunk driving... I try and give him a break.... and he starts saying "You stupid civilians don't know anything about what its like, I'm on leave and cant get arrested right now"... me, having served in the Armed Forces... didn't appreciate that, but still let it slide... so I tried AGAIN to get the guy to understand I was attempting to give him a break, told him I was in the Navy before, and he said... "OHHHH, that explains it... Navy aint the Military"... Then the guy stood up and squared his shoulders up on me... (big mistake)... Unfortunately he left me no choice... DUI, trip to jail... military or not.. your not killing anybody with your 3000 lb car on my watch...
Not saying that will happen, but I've seen it...
Just FYI... keep flashing your Military ID if you get stopped... Lots of LEO's wont ticket ya if your a vet... I know I don't... unless your DUI.. (which NOBODY should be)... but even then... I try my damndess to find a way to get Vets home without an arrest...
I've also seen the other side of the Vets.... the guys that give the rest of you a bad name... Pulled a Marine over for drunk driving... I try and give him a break.... and he starts saying "You stupid civilians don't know anything about what its like, I'm on leave and cant get arrested right now"... me, having served in the Armed Forces... didn't appreciate that, but still let it slide... so I tried AGAIN to get the guy to understand I was attempting to give him a break, told him I was in the Navy before, and he said... "OHHHH, that explains it... Navy aint the Military"... Then the guy stood up and squared his shoulders up on me... (big mistake)... Unfortunately he left me no choice... DUI, trip to jail... military or not.. your not killing anybody with your 3000 lb car on my watch...
Does Coast Guard count? 
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Originally Posted by sicklizard
Has anyone tried this, pay the ticket but make sure to pay alittle more than you owe that way they will have to issue a refund ck, then dont cash the refund ck so the books stay open and it dosn't show up on your record untill oyu cash the ck.
does not work
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St. Jude Donor '05-'08
my advice - though worth little.
Plead not guilty
Shower and dress nice
Go to court
Ask to talk to the prosecutor
Try to slip in your military background
beg for forgiveness
You should easily get it dropped to a lesser fine if this is your first offense.
Plead not guilty
Shower and dress nice
Go to court
Ask to talk to the prosecutor
Try to slip in your military background
beg for forgiveness
You should easily get it dropped to a lesser fine if this is your first offense.
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From: Florida
Just FYI... keep flashing your Military ID if you get stopped... Lots of LEO's wont ticket ya if your a vet... I know I don't... unless your DUI.. (which NOBODY should be)... but even then... I try my damndess to find a way to get Vets home without an arrest...
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From: Madison (Huntsville) Alabama
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St. Jude Donor '09
Originally Posted by sandmanusd
Just FYI... keep flashing your Military ID if you get stopped... Lots of LEO's wont ticket ya if your a vet... I know I don't... unless your DUI.. (which NOBODY should be)... but even then... I try my damndess to find a way to get Vets home without an arrest...
Is it any safer for them to violate speed laws than it is for anyone else? And tickets are supposed to be for safety, nothing else.
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From: Colorado Springs CO
Originally Posted by combatvet
I have driven my 01 coupe to San Antonio and back to El Paso three times doing 90-100 mph with no problems well maybe one problem, the miles, so I bought a '99 Durango. Well tonight driving to SA I get tagged in Sonora doing 82 in a 65 !!! $179 !!! I hope my ins. rates don't go up. Does anyone know how to get out of this? I can't show up in court because of work. I let him know that I was MILITARY and served in Iraqi Freedom, he didn't give a u know what.
Save The Wave
!!! $179 !!! I hope my ins. rates don't go up. Does anyone know how to get out of this? I can't show up in court because of work. I let him know that I was MILITARY and served in Iraqi Freedom, he didn't give a u know what.Save The Wave
The best advice I can give you is this: mature.......there's no reason to make a long trip like that at 90-100 mph. I'm not saying I don't speed at all, that would be hypocritical, but if I get a ticket I pay it and drive on. Keep it at a decent speed and life will be more enjoyable. Besides, how fun is it to drive fast in an SUV??
p/s: I'm sure your commander will enjoy the extra paperwork and ***-chewing he'll get from HIS boss. I'm sure it will be okay if you put down that your were planning to drive that fast on your risk assessment though
Melting Slicks
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From: Orland Park Illinois
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
You made a mistake and now you have to pay for it. Why should the cop let you off because you served in the military??? Pay the ticket---it's the right thing to do. 
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From: Sarver Pennsylvania
Originally Posted by RamonaC5
If you have no other moving violation, pay the fine, take the driving schoo. and it should sty off your record.
Thanks for serving my brother....the guy must have been a Ted Kennedy or John Kerry fan!!
Thanks for serving my brother....the guy must have been a Ted Kennedy or John Kerry fan!!
WHAT does a police officer doing his job have to do with John Kerry or Ted Kennedy?
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From: NE OH
Burning Brakes
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All you have to do is call the judge, tell him/her your going to take a defensive driving class for this violation. They always agree, and give you up to 3 months to complete the class. Then take the class online, rent the video, or attend an actual class. Then send your certificate of completion and pay the court fee $10. No record.
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Repeat after me; "I'm an adult and I'm responsible for my actions." Pay the fine and chalk it up as one of life's little learning experiences.
Last edited by DevilDog II; Feb 18, 2006 at 04:33 PM.
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Originally Posted by DevilDog II
Repeat after me; "I'm an adult and I'm responsible for my actions." Pay the fine and chaulk it up as one of life's little learning experiences.
STFU! But thank you for your service.