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Originally Posted by Slim03GT (Post 443009)

240 for ten over? thats just stupid. I would NEVER write someone for ten over. Even then the fine is 90 bucks. First time offenders get a reduced fine or no fine with probation. Hope this shitty deal works out for ya.

Yep, $240 for 10 fucking mph over. You wouldn't give someone a ticket because you're an awesome cop and don't have it out for people. I am completely fine with the ticket, because I deserved it. However, I really don't think I deserved such an excessive fine. :(

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Originally Posted by Switch (Post 443033)

If you take the driving school, your insurance won't go up. However, you'll still have to pay the full price of the ticket.

Sonuvabitch. Oh well, at least my insurance won't go up.

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Originally Posted by PureStang (Post 443053)

hey Val, check if you can get some sort of installment plan. i know my local courts allow for an installment plan if you cant pay it comfortably at once. that could be another option.

either way, that sucks.. good luck!

I'm going to call as soon as I'm done dicking around here some. I'll let you guys know what's up. I didn't think about asking for an installment plan. Thanks for bringing that up. :)

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Originally Posted by rebelyell (Post 443065)

I think you can also pay to have your speedo recalibrated and use that as a plea bargain. Not sure how exactly that works, but it's worth investigating if points on your insurance are gonna rise.. At least, talk to a lawyer, he can give you details and work out payments with you to get thrown out.. No points, no fine.. GL Girl, I really hope it works in your favor. 45 in a 35.... Geeez who doesn't do that :mad:

Crazy thing is, my speedometer is off in that car... by at least 5mph over. It's always been like that. Even my dad notices it when he's driving it. I didn't bring that up to the officer. I didn't give him any excuses or anything. Wouldn't have worked, anyway.

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Originally Posted by WNRacing (Post 443074)

See, if you had just listened to me to begin with you wouldn't even have to worry about selling them! Let that be a lesson to you. ;)

https://mustangboards.com/show-shine...tml#post383369

Haha, I forgot about that thread! If I wouldn't have bought them, I wouldn't have anything to sell to pay for my ticket, though. :p

Thanks again for all the advice and wishes of good luck, guys. :)

i didn't read everyones replies, but just get an attorney. They are like $60-$80 for traffic tickets and if its your first one it always gets dropped.

Also, Florida Highway Patrol or your county police department? i may be able to you out of its with Florida Highway Patrol.

I also got a speeding ticket by F*CKING FLORIDA PATROL on I-4 west toward tampa. I'm in Florida right now..I was in my dad's rx8 and he gave me 85 in a 70. also 240 dollars. according to the back of the ticket it if he would've given me 84 in a 70 it wouldve been 180 dollars or something. merry christmas asshole!

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Originally Posted by SPiNz (Post 443297)

Also, Florida Highway Patrol or your county police department? i may be able to you out of its with Florida Highway Patrol.

It was actually the city police department.

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Originally Posted by Badfish (Post 443308)

I'm sorry, Jon. :( Yes, they are assholes.

One of my first speeding tickets was a 66mph in a 45mph zone. It was actually faster than that but he got the guy in back of me and stopped us both.

Anyways, it was dropped to 1011A or whatever the code is for a parking on pavement. $150.

It's up to the cop to drop the ticket or not, maybe you can reason with him, he's a human being too and there's a good chance he has a family. Don't come off as a sob story but be firm and explain your situation.

If all else fails, ask for an extension. Yeah you'll have to be thinking about it and what not, but you did break the law and all that other good stuff, blah blah blah.