so i got pulled over for doing 51 in a 35 got a warning for that...but couldnt find proof of insurance so now i gotta go to court, and bring proof that i have it which i do!  and it will be dropped there, but will have to pay court costs! Thats fine!  My hubby a cop gets pulled over for speeding and proof of ins was at home at that time, flashes his badge and gets off with a "have a nice night"!  Who else has this would be angry about that!  I think it's wrong. Maybe next time I will say hey my hubby's a cop can I just have a nice day and be on my way! Proly get in trouble for sayin it, but I dont really care right now!\n\nI did put my insurance in my car! lol...
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Yeah, and how many times have you flashed your baby blues (or browns) and gotten off with a warning?\n\nBe happy that you didn't get a ticket for speeding. (Of course you can't. You woud rather rant about al ittle thing like this.)
123942
For future reference, you need to find out how the officer knew how fast you were going.  If he got you on radar, ask to see the radar.  \nRemember that you have a right to face your accuser so that radar gun is your accuser, if it has been cleared then there is no evidence that you were truly going that fast.\n\nThis time I would go to court.  it might be nice to have some witmesses there, but you need to realize that most family member would lie to help out their son or grandson.\nBut there is a chance that the officer won't show up and in that case you again have a right to face your accuser, so most times the fine is droped or waived.  \n\nI would suggest dressing up for court, respect the Judge, he is the one who will deceide not the officer if the ticket will stand.\n\nGood luck
362116
Nope, you should go to jail for the maximum amount of time they can keep you there and loose your driver license for good.  You not only disregarded your own safety but put other innocent lives in danger when you drove drunk.  You obviously disregarded the law since you did this not once, not twice, but three times.  The third time should be the charm.  It seems this is the only way innocent people can be protected from you.  I sorry, but you get no sympathy from me regarding this behavior.
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Perhaps I'm misunderstanding the question, but if he gave your boyfriend a warning ticket, it was just that, a warning. Police officers give people warnings all the time and they do not go on your record. It's just a way for the officer to be able to tell his superiors that he wasn't backed up in a hole all night long doing nothing. The ticket goes on file just to show that you have been warned about the offense(s) and nothing more. I know this because I'm a LEO and so is my husband. There is nothing for you to do unless you truly feel that the officer mistreated you (your boyfriend) in some way. In that case, call the department and file a formal complaint. The officer's badge number should be on the warning ticket.
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You have probably confessed to the officer and have clearly confessed to the insurance co.\n\nMake retributions to the car owner quickly, and get receipts.\n\nThen be forth-coming with the prosecutor, and seek mercy.  If you show regret, bear responibility, the prosecutor could easily drop all penalties, and offer a bargain.
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Were you doing 100 MPH?  If you were, plead guilty and be done with it.  If you have a lawyer, he can't do much of anything for you anyways.  He'll just charge you more $$$ to show up in court.  At the most he may be able to get the speed lowered to have the points reduced, but you can ask the judge to to that anyway; most of them will.  You should be lucky you didn't get charged for reckless driving as well.  I would have put you in jail for speeding at 30 over and charged you for reckless driving.
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I'm a lawyer and I used to represent police depts. for this sort of thing.  I too am sorry for your loss.  It seems so silly when these chases go on and on when the police usually know who is driving and could just hold back and go to the person's house later and arrest him, once he's slowed down and cooled off.  \n\nThe answer above mine is correct though (mostly).  You can file your own suit, but it would most likely be joined with your husband's.  Get a lawyer who will take the case on a contingency basis and you won't lose money.  (There are plenty out there who will do so).  He has the tools to hunt down the case and advise you accordingly.
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I am not sure what it is you are really looking to hear because one ticket makes your driving looks bad but, If you mean when an officer put your plates in his computer and make the computer crash, I think it takes a lot more than just four tickets...\nI think you are still okay...\nJust be more aware of your surroundings that's all....
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legally they have the burden of proving that you did it. barring witnesses or confessions on your part, they are up shitcreek without a paddle. they cant prosecute you if they dont have this. so keep your mouth shut. Whaaaa... I cant beliveve someone did this to your car. Meeeee? Noooooo. RU kidding. ;)
539348
i think you are correct and it is getting to that point, the police in my opinion have way to much leeway!! the other day, i was in a car with my friend who was speeding, she got pulled over and the officer wanted my ID also!!! why, i was not driving the car, i did not break the law at all, yet if i don't turn over my ID i can go to jail for failure to provide ID. this is terrible and i feel it is not right.
315508
Well i happen to be a traffic police officer. Depending on the city and state rules the ticket can very. I work for a pretty large city a 31 in a 25 residential area could cost you anywhere from 150 dollars to around 250. now this is just a piece of advice take this or leave it  if you never had any other ticket or took this course take defensive driving usually you pay the city or whoever issued the ticket around 50 to 90 bucks and pay like 25 for a defensive driving course it takes it off your record and lowers your auto insurance by 10 to 20 % ! Best of luck!
158122
LMAO!!! That $2.81 qualification, is hilarious!!! Please, it's sooo not immoral, "just" illegal.  I say if you're bold enough to get over there and get your solitary carpool on, go for it.  LOL It's not going to bother me in the slightest if I'm in the carpool lane legally - do your thing if you don't mind the points on your license and the exorbitant fees!!! And you know if you get caught twice and/or three times, the penalties and fees get steeper and steeper, and the points on your license add up to higher car insurance rates... so you might want to recalculate that $2.81.  *shrug* Just a thought.
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Out of experience I would suggest trying to get out of the ticket. I bought a guide to beating speeding tickets that actually worked for $30. The only reason I bought the guide is because it was 100% guaranteed. It ended up working and being a lot cheaper than paying the ticket and having my insurance rates go up. Here is the link to the guide http://9a7b5c3d1.noticket.hop.clickbank.net
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Well it definitely sounds like as if these guys are not going to admit or fix this problem that they most definitely caused! I'd go back in with a small tape recorder concealed and try and get him to admit the truth do ya know where im going,(just something to fall back on for yourself) then I'd go to the Police and see what happens!Then go to your brief to tell him that you actually reported it, this might be needed for the courts and if you get anything good on the recorder im sure your brief will be happy with this! I would definitely sue, yes your in our rights. Next time try to go to a mechanic that's recommended to you by a friend or alike. Best of luck to you!
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You've written an awful lot of stuff here just to ask if the cops can pull someone over for "no reason."\n\nDoubtful.  \n\nIf the state you're writing about has a law that allows police to stop vehicles to check for current insurance (and for no other reason), then I would have to say the police can do that.  \n\nIf there's no such law in your state that allows that, it's going to be every bit as impossible to give you a good answer as Van Winkle says (and his was generally a very good answer).  You don't have anywhere near all the facts, so there's no way you can present them to anyone to get a decent answer.  \n\nAs for all the other stuff you wrote, did you have a question about it?  I see plenty of answers, but you never asked any questions.\n\nDon't get overly excited when you read people's answers here talking about search and seizure issues because based on what you wrote here, I doubt there are any.  \n\nPost more if you want to know more.\n\nEDIT 6.11.06:\n\nWow!\n\nOkay, let's see what we can do here.\n\nNeed to know what state you're in.  Sorry I didn't mention that before, I should have.  States have different laws, and the very best answer will come to you from someone who knows that State's law on these issues.  However, these are mostly constitutional questions, so I can probably give you some decent answers (because the Constitution applies in all states).\n\n1.  Generally, yes.  If it's stolen, it's contraband, and nobody has the right to possess contraband.  It would be like trying to argue that the police couldn't take your heroin without a warrant or consent...they can, because it's contraband.  NOTE: this is only as to the seizure of the item, not the search.  \n\n2.  Almost impossible to answer.  Really, none of these questions are all that "answerable," without knowing exactly what the facts were.  There are times when the police can enter uninvited and without a warrant, and there are times they cannot.  I wish I could go into this more with you, but you're talking about hours and hours of search and seizure law here, to be able to cover all the possibilities.\n\n3.  Your family can always file a complaint with the officer's employer.  I have no idea what the outcome of that could be, of course.\n\n4.  I don't know how you know "for sure" some of the property wasn't stolen, so it's difficult to address this.  Assuming you really do know the status of the property you're referring to, you should contact the law enforcement agency that seized the property and give them a statement as to the status of the property.  Do not waste your time by telling them things like, "it's my brother's, and my brother would never steal anything" or, "the neighbor gave it to my brother last year and my neighbor wouldn't have stolen it" because you just don't know those things to be 100% factual.  Perfectly innocent people can sometimes trade or give away stolen property without knowing it, but it doesn't mean the property isn't every bit as stolen.\n\nYou've repeatedly said that you stay out of the drama (wise decision, by the way), so I'm guessing that you really don't have all the facts.  If you weren't there at the time all this happened, you really aren't in a good position to know all the intimate details for certain, and it's the details that can really make a difference.  \n\nI don't know for sure that it's working, but if you'd like you're welcome to click on my avatar-thingy up there and contact me for some more discussion on this issue.  It's probably about to be beaten to death here, and I admire the reasonable tone of your questions.
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You were not given a ticket for speeding, it was a ticket for driving too closely. Were you or weren't you? If you want your day in 'traffic court', then go for it. You don't have much to lose other than a couple of hours. However, do not get your hopes too high. You will probably be found guilty anyway.\n\nIn the future, be more careful around marked police cars.
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Hey dude - Sorry to hear about the ticket.  I got a couple things for ya:\n\n1.) You said you think you weren't doing more than 85.  So you know, most speedometers in vehicles are off between 5-7MPH.  Unless you have a calibrated speedometer (like cop cars) your indicated speed is probably not what you are actually doing.  Be careful.\n\n2.)  I have never heard of them changing this type of violation to a non-moving violation.  I think the route you should attempt to take is to go to court and respectfully and in a non-argumentative manner, request the fine/speed be reduced due to whatever circumstances you feel are appropriate.  A lower speed will possibly reduce the points.\n\nThe key is be humble and respectful.  The worst thing that can happen is the court will say no.  Doesn't hurt to ask though.\n\nGood luck.