WTF improper U turn citation?

**ChnkyLao** · 11-23-2009, 12:34 PM

About 3 months ago I got pulled over for doing a U turn. I was on lawrenceville hwy looking for pleasant hill, not knowing the area very well i pass pleasant hill and bust the next U turn. I didn't see any no U turn sign, it was 2 in the morning so there was little to no cars around, I even waited for cars to pass by and everything was clear, and no signs of cops.

I bust the U turn and as soon as I do it I see blue lights, I pull onto pleasant hill the nearest lit parking lot. They check my license and everything and hand me the citation for an improper U turn. I asked her how the U turn was improper and didn't really get a straight answer.

Called the number on the back today and its $140 and I have a court date for tomorrow morning.

Now this sounds like bullshit to me, improper u turn? its one thing if it was ILLEGAL but improper? how the fuck do you do an improper u turn? I was not under influences that night btw,

So long story short I want to go to court tomorrow and see if i can get this case dropped and woundered if anyone has any good ideas on how to do so

**Echonova** · 11-23-2009, 12:38 PM

This will not end well.

**Jason..** · 11-23-2009, 12:40 PM

LOL I don't feel sympathy for people who dont obey traffic laws.When ima cop ima get everyone for that shit.There is no excuse...

**xxbckiexx** · 11-23-2009, 12:40 PM

you woundered if anyone has good ideas? Improper means illegal. Just like IMPROPER LANE CHANGE. not using a blinker. It's just a different way of saying it. You can certainly go to court and maybe get a reduced fine, or just pay court cost MAYBE, but probably not. best not to waste time, pay the ticket and move on.

**ChnkyLao** · 11-23-2009, 12:46 PM

I didn't see a no u turn sign, I don't see what i did was illegal, maybe I didn't have my blinker on?

**quickdodge®** · 11-23-2009, 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by ChnkyLao

I didn't see a no u turn sign, I don't see what i did was illegal, maybe I didn't have my blinker on?

Have you thought about going back to that spot and checking to see if there was a "NO U-TURN" sign or marking?

Later, QD.

**Jason..** · 11-23-2009, 12:50 PM

Originally Posted by ChnkyLao

I didn't see a no u turn sign, I don't see what i did was illegal, maybe I didn't have my blinker on?

God forbid if you ditn I hope they burn your ass.(my pet-peeve)

**§treet_§peed** · 11-23-2009, 12:53 PM

You should of took pics of the place you made the u-turn as soon as you got done talking with the officer.

**Andr3w** · 11-23-2009, 12:53 PM

Originally Posted by Jason..

LOL I don't feel sympathy for people who dont obey traffic laws.When ima cop ima get everyone for that shit.There is no excuse...

So you won't have any sympathy for yourself when you wreck your bike with no helmet on? Hence the sig pic.

**ilovemyhonda.** · 11-23-2009, 12:54 PM

can you prove there wasn't a No u-turn sign posted where you made the u-turn?

**§treet_§peed** · 11-23-2009, 12:57 PM

Originally Posted by Nismo062

So you won't have any sympathy for yourself when you wreck your bike with no helmet on? Hence the sig pic.

How much longer will that be? Cause I'm gonna fuck with you as much as I can lol.

**ChnkyLao** · 11-23-2009, 12:57 PM

Originally Posted by §treet_§peed

You should of took pics of the place you made the u-turn as soon as you got done talking with the officer.

eh that would of been a good idea, was a little mad and just wanted to get home that night

eh might as well go to court tomorrow and see what i can do I mean I can't make it any worse

**§treet_§peed** · 11-23-2009, 12:58 PM

You should ask for a court appointed lawyer lol. Use the system.

**BABY J** · 11-23-2009, 01:00 PM

OP - are you a dork? GO back up there and see if there is a no u-turn sign. Sheesh. ALSO make sure that it's reflective (can be seen at night) and is within a reasonable distance to the spot you turned. You don't go to court to "fight" a ticket w/out doing YOUR part to "fight" the ticket. If you'r enot gonan do your part then just pay the bitch.

**Jason..** · 11-23-2009, 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by Nismo062

So you won't have any sympathy for yourself when you wreck your bike with no helmet on? Hence the sig pic.

No I know the consequences of my actions...

**Tech5** · 11-23-2009, 01:22 PM

Originally Posted by Jason..

LOL I don't feel sympathy for people who dont obey traffic laws.When ima cop ima get everyone for that shit.There is no excuse...

I hope you can passed the written test.. wtf is IMA>>??

**ilovemyhonda.** · 11-23-2009, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by BABY J

OP - are you a dork? GO back up there and see if there is a no u-turn sign. Sheesh. ALSO make sure that it's reflective (can be seen at night) and is within a reasonable distance to the spot you turned. You don't go to court to "fight" a ticket w/out doing YOUR part to "fight" the ticket. If you'r enot gonan do your part then just pay the bitch.

agreed, but at the time you get a ticket you are angry and not thinking about getting proof to fight the ticket.

**xxbckiexx** · 11-23-2009, 01:25 PM

go to the stop and take pictures of the intersection and 50-100 yards before the intersection proving there was no u-turn sign. if there wasn't one, you should be let off the hook.

**BABY J** · 11-23-2009, 01:25 PM

It's been 3 months man.

**Jason..** · 11-23-2009, 01:27 PM

Originally Posted by ASE*Tech

I hope you can passed the written test.. wtf is IMA>>??

Ive passd both the physical and written test.Dont try and take shots at me for things you know nothing about..

**Tech5** · 11-23-2009, 01:28 PM

Originally Posted by Jason..

Ive passd both the physical and written test.Dont try and take shots at me for things you know nothing about..

DONT get salty when I was just goofing with you SON

**ilovemyhonda.** · 11-23-2009, 01:31 PM

just pray and try to gather your proof.

**Tech5** · 11-23-2009, 01:33 PM

Originally Posted by ilovemyhonda.

just pray and try to gather your proof.

how about admit your in the wrong and let them know that and just pay the fine... wrong is wrong , he just got caught

**quickdodge®** · 11-23-2009, 01:38 PM

Originally Posted by ASE*Tech

how about admit your in the wrong and let them know that and just pay the fine... wrong is wrong , he just got caught

If he was wrongfully sited, there is no fine to pay. The problem here is the OP doesn't want to go make sure if he was in the right or wrong. Later, QD.

**Jason..** · 11-23-2009, 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by quickdodge®

If he was wrongfully sited, there is no fine to pay. The problem here is the OP doesn't want to go make sure if he was in the right or wrong. Later, QD.

Then y did the OP even post for help?I'ts commom knowledge.

**Dr.G35** · 11-23-2009, 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by quickdodge®

The problem here is the OP doesn't want to go make sure if he was in the right or wrong. Later, QD.

That's what it's starting to look like.

**quickdodge®** · 11-23-2009, 01:46 PM

Originally Posted by Jason..

Then y did the OP even post for help?I'ts commom knowledge.

Ask him, not me. Later, QD.

**Jason..** · 11-23-2009, 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by quickdodge®

Ask him, not me. Later, QD.

Damn your weird.

**Njobe** · 11-23-2009, 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by Jason..

LOL I don't feel sympathy for people who dont obey traffic laws.When ima cop ima get everyone for that shit.There is no excuse...

damn, you're weird

**Jason..** · 11-23-2009, 01:49 PM

Originally Posted by Njobe

damn, you're weird

Damn your weird

**ilovemyhonda.** · 11-23-2009, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by ASE*Tech

how about admit your in the wrong and let them know that and just pay the fine... wrong is wrong , he just got caught

But what if he wasn't wrong, what if he can prove it.. I don't agree with asking advice from IA, however he can go back to the spot and see if there really wasn't a sign or if there was one and he just didn't see it. It always helps to check. If he was wrong then I agree stop complaining and pay up.

**Jason..** · 11-23-2009, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by ilovemyhonda.

But what if he wasn't wrong, what if he can prove it.. I don't agree with asking advice from IA, however he can go back to the spot and see if there really wasn't a sign or if there was one and he just didn't see it. It always helps to check. If he was wrong then I agree stop complaining and pay up.

That van looks better than you car in the sig.

**twinj** · 11-23-2009, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by Jason..

LOL I don't feel sympathy for people who dont obey traffic laws.When ima cop ima get everyone for that shit.There is no excuse...

Just what Atlanta needs another happy pistol carrying wet behind the ears super cop!

Yes!!!

....Dude relax. He is human....

**ilovemyhonda.** · 11-23-2009, 01:54 PM

Originally Posted by Jason..

That van looks better than you car in the sig.

Thanks,

just wait until March.

/ your comment

**Tech5** · 11-23-2009, 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by ilovemyhonda.

Thanks,

just wait until March.

/ your comment

You're getting hub caps?

**Njobe** · 11-23-2009, 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by twinj

Just what Atlanta needs another happy pistol carrying wet behind the ears super cop!

Yes!!!

....Dude relax. He is human....

that's what i was thinking as well

**ilovemyhonda.** · 11-23-2009, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by ASE*Tech

You're getting hub caps?

I took the hub caps off originally because the person who had the car before me really messed them up and they were gross. I am getting rims and lowering my car in March. It is a work in progress. Don't rush me! You aren't paying for it so shush!

**Tech5** · 11-23-2009, 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by ilovemyhonda.

I took the hub caps off originally because the person who had the car before me really messed them up and they were gross. I am getting rims and lowering my car in March. It is a work in progress. Don't rush me! You aren't paying for it so shush!

atleast put the hub caps back on!

99-00 hub caps are nice

**Jason..** · 11-23-2009, 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by ilovemyhonda.

I took the hub caps off originally because the person who had the car before me really messed them up and they were gross. I am getting rims and lowering my car in March. It is a work in progress. Don't rush me! You aren't paying for it so shush!

Who is OBAMA?

**Jecht** · 11-23-2009, 02:01 PM

I agree with the others in this thread. If you really think you were wrongfully cited, go back and take pictures of the spot. Take lots of them. Then when you get into court ask to speak to the solicitor and show him everything. Ask him how it was "improper"

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