I got a speeding ticket

[einnor1040]

Yep. First ticket of any kind in 7 years.

47 in a 35.

There was no tazing involved, no draw down, no violation of my rights, no canines murdered, and no cowering to authority.

The officer was very professional and courteous.

I almost feel cheated.

The court date is July 18th.

Is it worth showing up to court or just make a donation and forget about it.

[TGO David]

Was there an option to take an online safety class to avoid it being turned in to your insurance?

If so, pay it, take the class, move on.

[einnor1040]

Was there an option to take an online safety class to avoid it being turned in to your insurance?

If so, pay it, take the class, move on.

I have no clue. It was in LaVergne. Do they normally allow that as an option?

[Marswolf]

If they don't have the class option - pay the ticket and move on.

[Guest Hawk]

I would just pay it.

[Guest eyebedam]

lavargne will send you to traffic school if you go to court and plead guilty.

[TGO David]

The bottom line is that the judge will very likely say that you were caught doing 12 miles over, on radar or clocked by a patrol car, and that you were guilty. Therefore you now have to not only pay the ticket but court costs.

I'd pay the ticket, consider it a donation and move on. But if they offer the class, take the class to avoid having the penalty show up on your insurance.

[Magiccarpetrides]

If this ticket is the only one you get all year doubtful your insurance will go up. Mine hasnt and I had 2 for 5mph over (was much more but for some reason cops are always super nice to me....could be cause im always respectful to them)

[Smith]

Amazing no abuse from LE! Seems like all we hear is jack boot thug stories. Thanks for a nice report.

[memphismason]

I almost feel cheated.

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The best way to make sure that won't happen again is right when the "Pig" walks up to your window you say..."Wait a minute officer, **sniff** **sniff** Is it just me or do you smell bacon too?":whistle:

[Guest TargetShooter84]

Pay it and deal with it.

[Smith]

I almost feel cheated.

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The best way to make sure that won't happen again is right when the "Pig" walks up to your window you say..."Wait a minute officer, **sniff** **sniff** Is it just me or do you smell bacon too?":whistle:

Bad attempt at humor. It is in very bad taste.

[Guest Angel 24/7]

In Marshall county if you go to court you usually have to pay court cost about 120.00 and they dimiss it from your record. I always go to court because I don't want it to come up on my insurance. I already pay enough!

[Fallguy]

Thankfully it's been a long time, but the last ticket I got the Trooper was VERY curtious....almost made me feel bad for putting him out...lol

I would check, if you can take a class, take it. If not pay it and move on.

[Smith]

A lot of times you can take the course online. Very convenient and it's pretty easy.

[memphismason]

Bad attempt at humor. It is in very bad taste.

Cmon' man

You know what we call a pic with no sense of humor? I don't know but it definitely isn't a Ham.

[Smith]

Cmon' man

You know what we call a pic with no sense of humor? I don't know but it definitely isn't a Ham.

Calling a cop a pig is the same as calling someone a *igger. Even in a joke, IMHO.

[memphismason]

Calling a cop a pig is the same as calling someone a *igger. Even in a joke, IMHO.

Whoa!!! You are stepping out of bounds here buddy.

If that is the way you feel, than you have no business being a LEO. Too much emotion behind a badge.

Besides my Step brother thought it was funny. (he is the cheif of police in Belle Plaine, KS.) But he has a sense of humor, and doesn't see himself as a "Super Citizen" with a black suit and shiny badge.

Edited May 16, 2008 by memphismason

[memphismason]

I had a real good one about a Jewish Cop, but I didn't want to offend the Rabbi.

J/K

[Guest eyebedam]

[Marswolf]

Are we having a political correctness day here at TGO?

[Fallguy]

Nah...maybe just not going out of your way to upset anyone day.

[Marswolf]

I just sent an email to my soon-to-be ex-wife.

I might become upsetting any minute.

[Fallguy]

That is something I can understand and wouldn't blame you.

[Magiccarpetrides]

I just sent an email to my soon-to-be ex-wife.

I might become upsetting any minute.

Is she a Glock Fan? That might explain a lot.