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What is the fucking point of writing this ticket other than generating revenue? In 10 years I've received two of these and the second one came yesterday..
Every damn time the solicitor ends up dropping it to 68 so it wont go on record but the fine is upheld. If anyone goes down South Fulton Pkwy, know that Union City must be strapped for cash and they're being asses about the speed limits.
Ain't I
01-13-2009, 07:20 PM
Damn,That sucks man. Best of luck to you
nreggie454
01-13-2009, 07:21 PM
Honestly, I wouldn't be too surprised for getting a ticket when I'm going 15+ over the speed limit. Pretty automatic ticket if you get caught.
XLR8NMR2
01-13-2009, 07:22 PM
man i haven't gotten a speeding ticket since i was 19, knock on wood
how much is the ticket?
osnap
01-13-2009, 07:22 PM
i got basically the same ticket in laurens county on I-16. 88 in a 70. i dunno, i think its enough over to warrant a ticket, honestly. I didn't go to court for that one because it was 3 hours where I live, and even though it was $282 (!!!!), I'd have to take off all day for work (and lose all that money), wake up at like 4AM to go, etc... just wasnt worth it.
Honestly, I wouldn't be too surprised for getting a ticket when I'm going 15+ over the speed limit. Pretty automatic ticket if you get caught.
No offense, but you wouldnt be a bit irritated with 70 in a 55? On a 4+ lane highway that is going with the flow of traffic, which I was but happened to be in the left lane.
ironchef
01-13-2009, 07:25 PM
What is the fucking point of writing this ticket other than generating revenue? In 10 years I've received two of these and the second one came yesterday..
Every damn time the solicitor ends up dropping it to 68 so it wont go on record but the fine is upheld. If anyone goes down South Fulton Pkwy, know that Union City must be strapped for cash and they're being asses about the speed limits.A lot of local governments are strapped for cash, not saying that its right he pulled you over though. Sure you were speeding, but I'm sure it wasn't anything dangerous. The University System of GA added on a $100 fee this semester because they have a budget deficit.
osnap
01-13-2009, 07:27 PM
The University System of GA added on a $100 fee this semester because they have a budget deficit.
Yeah, I was entirely unamused when i got that email from USG.
A lot of local governments are strapped for cash, not saying that its right he pulled you over though. Sure you were speeding, but I'm sure it wasn't anything dangerous. The University System of GA added on a $100 fee this semester because they have a budget deficit.
Yeah I pretty much understand that which is why I didnt gripe about the ticket at the time. Where he got me there have been at least 2 cars pulled over at a time on my way to and from work.
As long as I can talk it down to 68 I'm not too concerned about it, still its a waste of my time.. if they want donations just put up a big ass billboard or something.
Not sure how much the ticket is, I'll have to get the court date moved back since I got military training till May.
quickdodgeŽ
01-13-2009, 07:29 PM
Sure you were speeding, but I'm sure it wasn't anything dangerous.
Speeding is speeding, dangerous or not. I travel S. Fulton Pkwy nearly every day and I know those police sit right over the hill under the bridge just before the Costco DC. People fly up and down that road with no regard to whomever else is on it. I'm glad they sit there, myself. Later, QD.
Jecht
01-13-2009, 08:05 PM
It wouldn't surprise me that they are ticketing more people to generate revenue, but like QD said it is still speeding.
Echonova
01-13-2009, 08:13 PM
That's not a ticket. You recieved a driver improvement coupon, take it to the courthouse to redeem your prize...
ahh.. I digress then, you guys are right speeding is speeding. QD, I did pass a fatal accident some months ago on that portion of S. Fulton so I can't really argue that.. a woman and her children were T boned as they were crossing over 4 lanes.
yungdz
01-13-2009, 08:33 PM
That's not a ticket. You recieved a driver improvement coupon, take it to the courthouse to redeem your prize...
thats a positive outlook lol
C-loS109
01-13-2009, 08:41 PM
just stop whining and obey the speed limits and none of these would've happened. simple as that. u r probably going to neg rep and shit but its the truth. u broke the rules and now have to pay for the consequences, simple as that.
and i just read that u understand. so i dont feel like deleting it. just go do what u need to do for the ticket and drive slower next time. it really isnt worth it.
its everywhere man. i saw 2 GSP on 75 south when i was out test driving a company truck. After work i saw 4 APD motorcycle cops waving ppl to pull over on the on ramp from howell mill i think. the one where the hov lane comes onto 75 by the wall. Theres a hanging sign that says hov lane but by the time u see it ur already turning. they rack up right there around rush hour.
I also went to court last week and everybody was getting their speeds and violations reduced or thrown out but atleast had to pay 85 dollars court cost. NOBODY left without alteast paying 85. I wouldve been happy to pay $85, 3 times.
Got Milk?
01-13-2009, 09:13 PM
Like people told me about me speeding, "stop crying about it"
Why do yawl keep saying quit crying? hes not crying, just saying it must be pretty bad since ppl are getting tickets for petty offenses. Do yawl not have anything else to do? low post count?
I honestly have to say i never do the speed limit. i do an average of about 10 over. Why? becuase when i do put the effort towards doing the speed limit ppl seems to not look before changing lanes or i happen to hang in their blind spot too long not really thinging hey i should (speed up) to get out of their blind spot. Ive had to avoid more accidents doing the speed limit than i do going an average of 10 over. ill take a 10 over ticket before an accident.
Elbow
01-13-2009, 09:26 PM
I personally don't see the problem in getting a ticket for going that much over...I mean it is speeding...
ahh.. I digress then, you guys are right speeding is speeding. QD, I did pass a fatal accident some months ago on that portion of S. Fulton so I can't really argue that.. a woman and her children were T boned as they were crossing over 4 lanes.
don't mean to be an ass but who's fault is that? i would think that the person who t-boned her had the right of way
but yea speeding is speeding:blah:.......lol
I personally don't see the problem in getting a ticket for going that much over...I mean it is speeding...
well eveybody has their own opinion i guess. do u really drive 55 in a 55? 65 in a 65? etc...
Crazy Asian
01-13-2009, 09:30 PM
I got a 19 over down a hill. Sigh.
I got a 19 over down a hill. Sigh.
easy money.
blaknoize
01-13-2009, 09:36 PM
GA's in a recession people are moving out cuz the place is filled up. lolololz. But yes, speeding is bad as many cant handle nor do the people on our highway respect speed. So without real training this will always happen, we all will continue to be punished for going from point A to point B quickly.
But we all must pay and be looked down upon because those that do not respect speed and life and those that do not respect those that DO speed. We all must pay :(
Elbow
01-13-2009, 09:39 PM
well eveybody has their own opinion i guess. do u really drive 55 in a 55? 65 in a 65? etc...
Depends where I am. Some roads if I know there are cops a lot I won't go above 5 over. Interstate in a 75 or 80 I will go 90 or keep up with traffic. I mean 72 in a 55 though depends what road, but that's fast..
blaknoize
01-13-2009, 09:48 PM
Depends where I am. Some roads if I know there are cops a lot I won't go above 5 over. Interstate in a 75 or 80 I will go 90 or keep up with traffic. I mean 72 in a 55 though depends what road, but that's fast..
Yea it depends on the actual comfort level of the driver as well (disregarding all other BS that could POSSIBLY be thrown at me by anybody within this IA network)
Interstate speed should be handled the proper way and drivers on that said link between states should understand what the lanes means and the speeds within that lane. Segmenting lanes would be nice with limited access to that said lane at that speed should be maintained (like an HOV) I would even pay for that access so I can get from place to place fast without over exaggerating speeds or dealing with law enforcement for no good reason just to delay my trip.
It'd be fine even to be charged to enter and leave and return for a nominal fee to help those states with revenue (no I'm not talkin about fukin tolls, just take my plate number and mail me a surcharge or something.) That'd be fine with me and I'm a heavy traveler.
JeremyEvoX
01-13-2009, 10:14 PM
In my vast experience with speeding, cops will leave you alone (for the most part) if you keep your speed less than 15 over and you're really safe if you keep it to 10 over. At 17 over, dude, you're going to get stopped and most likely get a ticket everytime.
81911SC
01-13-2009, 10:16 PM
Don't speed.
keevo54
01-13-2009, 10:16 PM
reason the officers right the ticket for ur speed and not 68 is bc the fine is higher
Depends where I am. Some roads if I know there are cops a lot I won't go above 5 over. Interstate in a 75 or 80 I will go 90 or keep up with traffic. I mean 72 in a 55 though depends what road, but that's fast..
oh okay. i thought u was saying no matter where u are u do exactly the speed limit and no more.
alot of ppl are trying to act like thats the case for them when i know its not.
cool.
JeremyEvoX
01-13-2009, 10:22 PM
reason the officers right the ticket for ur speed and not 68 is bc the fine is higher
Not completely true. Yes, the fine is higher but that's not why they don't typically write you for 13 over. Most cops start writing at 15 over because GA law says that's when speeding starts acruing points on your license. If GA lawmakers say that 14 over is not that bad, they figure, why waste your time on anything less. Also, there are so many other people going more than 15 over out there, why miss one of those writing someone for 13 over.
99' LuDe
01-13-2009, 10:23 PM
i feel ya man, they just dropped all the speed limits in warner robins by 10 mph and it sucks
willum14pb
01-13-2009, 10:35 PM
http://stopbreakingthelaw.ytmnd.com/
STOP BREAKIN THE LAW ASSHOLE.
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STOP BREAKIN THE LAW ASSHOLE.
refer to the guy in ur sig.
quickdodgeŽ
01-13-2009, 10:36 PM
getting tickets for petty offenses.
But it's not petty. Later, QD.
But it's not petty. Later, QD.
ive done my share of speeding so i cant complian. but im just a little irritated by some of the laws that are out. i mean, ppl get killed, robbed, raped, bullied, and everything else on a daily basis. Some ppl actually wake up knowing that they are going to shat on today. But instead of looking into that kinda stuff (true enough you cant get all of it) ppl get dragged to court bc they were running late to an interview after not working in 4 months, or some idiot was going 20 below the speed limit and decided to go faster when u tried to pass them, or you just spent 8 grand on ur car and wanted to see if the car pulled like u hoped ur 8 grand paid for while on the way home. That last one was a joke but u get my point. breaking the law is breaking the law. :dunno:
quickdodgeŽ
01-13-2009, 10:58 PM
breaking the law is breaking the law.
I agree with this. Later, QD.
Crazy Asian
01-13-2009, 11:14 PM
how long does it take to figure your citation cost? Mine was a 19 over in a 55 and i just called the place and they said not in records. This was in Oct.
how long does it take to figure your citation cost? Mine was a 19 over in a 55 and i just called the place and they said not in records. This was in Oct.
supposed to be 10 days. talk to a clerk and see if ur citation number is on file.
willum14pb
01-13-2009, 11:17 PM
refer to the guy in ur sig.
refer to my balls, on your chin.
refer to my balls, on your chin.
lol!!!!
HOMO!!
Crazy Asian
01-13-2009, 11:26 PM
supposed to be 10 days. talk to a clerk and see if ur citation number is on file.
alright. Hey btec what happens if it doesnt show up? I never had this happen before and I know usually when this happens and you think he didnt report you find out your license is suspended or somethign.
alright. Hey btec what happens if it doesnt show up? I never had this happen before and I know usually when this happens and you think he didnt report you find out your license is suspended or somethign.
i really dont know man so im not gonna bs you. did ur court date pass already?
Crazy Asian
01-13-2009, 11:28 PM
nah its this february.
nah its this february.
dang!! i wouldnt really sweat it. just make sure u go to court. if u dnt hve the money when u get there theyll put u on probation but atleast u wont go to jail for a failure to appear or just not paying the ticket.
Atlblkz06
01-13-2009, 11:34 PM
Its those dumbass unsafe drivers that screw it up for the rest of us. I think we need to increase ALL speed limits by 10 and actually enforce them. All highway limits should be 70 - but strictly enforced.
We also need to make that JOKE of a driver's test something meaningful.
Its those dumbass unsafe drivers that screw it up for the rest of us. I think we need to increase ALL speed limits by 10 and actually enforce them. All highway limits should be 70 - but strictly enforced.
We also need to make that JOKE of a driver's test something meaningful.
if u increase the speed limit ppl are still going to speed. its no way around it.
they enforce the speed limit now and we complain when we get tickets. i have an idea of my own that will NEVER pass but it could work. ill keep that to myself though.
blaknoize
01-13-2009, 11:41 PM
Just completely ignored alll my posts lol. blaknoize must notta paid enough dues
blaknoize
01-13-2009, 11:49 PM
Reposted purely for BTEC:
Yea it depends on the actual comfort level of the driver as well (disregarding all other BS that could POSSIBLY be thrown at me by anybody within this IA network)
Interstate speed should be handled the proper way and drivers on that said link between states should understand what the lanes means and the speeds within that lane. Segmenting lanes would be nice with limited access to that said lane at that speed should be maintained (like an HOV) I would even pay for that access so I can get from place to place fast without over exaggerating speeds or dealing with law enforcement for no good reason just to delay my trip.
It'd be fine even to be charged to enter and leave and return for a nominal fee to help those states with revenue (no I'm not talkin about fukin tolls, just take my plate number and mail me a surcharge or something.) That'd be fine with me and I'm a heavy traveler.
Reposted purely for BTEC:
Yea it depends on the actual comfort level of the driver as well (disregarding all other BS that could POSSIBLY be thrown at me by anybody within this IA network)
Interstate speed should be handled the proper way and drivers on that said link between states should understand what the lanes means and the speeds within that lane. Segmenting lanes would be nice with limited access to that said lane at that speed should be maintained (like an HOV) I would even pay for that access so I can get from place to place fast without over exaggerating speeds or dealing with law enforcement for no good reason just to delay my trip.
It'd be fine even to be charged to enter and leave and return for a nominal fee to help those states with revenue (no I'm not talkin about fukin tolls, just take my plate number and mail me a surcharge or something.) That'd be fine with me and I'm a heavy traveler.
not a bad idea but i can see that going bad. actually ive heard talk about them making the hov lane like a toll lane to bring in extra revenue. not sure if itll actually happen though. Sorry i missed it the first time.
Atlblkz06
01-13-2009, 11:53 PM
if u increase the speed limit ppl are still going to speed. its no way around it.
they enforce the speed limit now and we complain when we get tickets. i have an idea of my own that will NEVER pass but it could work. ill keep that to myself though.
I'm actually interested - what is it? PM if you want.
I came up with this in 8th grade - They could use a non-newtonian fluid to make speed bumps speed sensitive, so low don't scrape, and those who speed get their suspension ripped off.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2XQ97XHjVw
I'm actually interested - what is it? PM if you want.
I came up with this in 8th grade - They could use a non-newtonian fluid to make speed bumps speed sensitive, so low don't scrape, and those who speed get their suspension ripped off.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2XQ97XHjVw
WHAT??!! lmao!!
so if u speed, the state is allowed to total ur car out? wait let me check the video first.
Atlblkz06
01-14-2009, 12:00 AM
WHAT??!! lmao!!
so if u speed, the state is allowed to total ur car out? wait let me check the video first.
Sorry - I'm doing a few things and I said that out of context. That was just a totally random idea for speed bumps, nothing to do with interstate speeding.
Can you imagine a speeder suddenly hitting a "speed bump" in traffic? Talk about a catastrophe lol.
Sorry - I'm doing a few things and I said that out of context. That was just a totally random idea for speed bumps, nothing to do with interstate speeding.
Can you imagine a speeder suddenly hitting a "speed bump" in traffic? Talk about a catastrophe lol.
yeah thats y i was like WHAT??!! lol.
willum14pb
01-14-2009, 12:27 AM
lol!!!!
HOMO!!
i ain't gay. you sucked my dick.
blaknoize
01-14-2009, 12:34 AM
willium refer to ur sig and my sig kthnks
redrumracer
01-14-2009, 12:38 AM
so wait in the state of georgia i can go 14 over and not get any points?
C-loS109
01-14-2009, 01:25 AM
Why do yawl keep saying quit crying? hes not crying, just saying it must be pretty bad since ppl are getting tickets for petty offenses. Do yawl not have anything else to do? low post count?
I honestly have to say i never do the speed limit. i do an average of about 10 over. Why? becuase when i do put the effort towards doing the speed limit ppl seems to not look before changing lanes or i happen to hang in their blind spot too long not really thinging hey i should (speed up) to get out of their blind spot. Ive had to avoid more accidents doing the speed limit than i do going an average of 10 over. ill take a 10 over ticket before an accident.
ur crying too. yes one more post!!!:boobies:
C-loS109
01-14-2009, 01:48 AM
ive done my share of speeding so i cant complian. but im just a little irritated by some of the laws that are out. i mean, ppl get killed, robbed, raped, bullied, and everything else on a daily basis. Some ppl actually wake up knowing that they are going to shat on today. But instead of looking into that kinda stuff (true enough you cant get all of it) ppl get dragged to court bc they were running late to an interview after not working in 4 months, or some idiot was going 20 below the speed limit and decided to go faster when u tried to pass them, or you just spent 8 grand on ur car and wanted to see if the car pulled like u hoped ur 8 grand paid for while on the way home. That last one was a joke but u get my point. breaking the law is breaking the law. :dunno:
u make no fucking sense. so what ur saying a robber should steal a bank and traumatize people by doing so just because he cant put food on his table? a dude should rape somebody because he hasnt been able to get laid in a long time? it might be a little extreme but its along the lines of waht u posted. you are just making up dumb excuses. people are late because half the time they cant manage their time. about the idiot speeding up or slowing down, its call harrassment and u can call 911. no need to speed up for that. ok so if i just spent 8 grand on my car dont u think i would take it to a dyno to see how much power i've gained. i know it was a joke but still. dude all of ur examples are weak shit.
when i first posted that "u were crying too" was a joke. but now since i read all of this bullshit u posted i was in need of telling u that "u sir are a complete ignorant piece of shit".
redrumracer
01-14-2009, 03:01 AM
Its those dumbass unsafe drivers that screw it up for the rest of us. I think we need to increase ALL speed limits by 10 and actually enforce them. All highway limits should be 70 - but strictly enforced.
We also need to make that JOKE of a driver's test something meaningful.
my mom was telling me in Germany that drivers have to go through a year of drivers ed before they can get there license so that way they have training in almost all types of environments.
willum14pb
01-14-2009, 04:03 AM
willium refer to ur sig and my sig kthnks
what? stfu.
SuperChicken
01-14-2009, 04:43 AM
Speeding tickets=an occasionally enforced tax on getting there.
We're all susceptible.
so wait in the state of georgia i can go 14 over and not get any points?
13 over, every time I get a ticket (cause they're usually low like this one) I'll go and talk to the solicitor and they'll drop the ticket to 68 but the fine stays. It only proves to me that it is about revenue and not punishment but as everyone else suggested.. I wont whine about it.
AlanŽ
01-14-2009, 11:01 AM
sucks man
JeremyEvoX
01-14-2009, 01:21 PM
so wait in the state of georgia i can go 14 over and not get any points?
Correct. 15 over gets you two points on your license. 14 over and less gets no points. You just have to pay the fine.
JeremyEvoX
01-14-2009, 01:27 PM
13 over, every time I get a ticket (cause they're usually low like this one) I'll go and talk to the solicitor and they'll drop the ticket to 68 but the fine stays. It only proves to me that it is about revenue and not punishment but as everyone else suggested.. I wont whine about it.
Not about punishment??? You may be rich but I'm not and when they take my money, that's punishment to me. You may not lose you license over it, but it's definately still punishment. And the solicitor doesn't drop it just to get you money. It's about closing cases. They figure you will go ahead a plead guilty and pay the fine if they reduce it a little. People who can't get their speed reduced often want to go to trial which takes up time. Could you imagine how long it would take to have trials on every speeding case that comes into court? I know when I go to court, there's usually about 200 people in there.
i got a ticket in cobb co today. I had cruise set on 79 in a 55 but he told me i was doing 82.... i'm going to talk to the solicitor and hopefully just get it dropped 3 mph and pay the fine
ksniperfox
01-15-2009, 07:59 AM
not saying that its right he pulled you over though. Sure you were speeding,
not saying its right then agreeing he was breaking the law? youre not too bright..
case closed after that statement...nothing else needs to be said. just another whoreslounge thread complaining about cops doing their jobs.
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