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Old 04-01-2013, 06:07 PM
 
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Hi Guys,

So I got pulled over this morning for allegedly doing 70 MPH in a 25 MPH zone. Now, I know I was going fast, but there was no way I hit 70 MPH. I saw my speedo hit 59-61 when I saw the police office driving in the opposing traffic. I knew I was in trouble as soon as I saw him, and started to slow down. And right enough, he made a swift U turn and came at me.

Here's a little bit of perspective for the readers. I have been taking this road to work for 3 year. I know exactly what the speed limits on each stretch of road are. I was actually exiting the 25 MPH zone (where I was doing 34 the whole time) and preparing to enter the 45 MPH zone which was coming right up (100 yards away), where I intended to do 59 MPH. So I step on the gas pedal, the car (S4) accelerates really quickly from ~35 to 60 and I get pulled over. Please note that I was not swerving in the traffic. There was no car in front of me.

My questions: Can police cars clock you while they are driving in the opposing traffic coming towards you? Does the law of relative velocity (?) not affect the radar (laser) data? Can I argue the effectiveness of the speed measuring device in such a situation?

This is my FIRST speeding ticket in 7 years of driving. What are my options here? Can I expect any kind of plea bargain at the prosecutor's office? Or should I just lawyer up before I even go to court? The ticket says, it cant be paid online and has a court date on it. Do I need to call the court in advance to confirm?

Thanks for reading and suggestions
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Old 04-01-2013, 06:20 PM
 
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Easy solution. I know a lawyer who will record a video of you doing 70 mph in the opposite direction and then bring it in as evidence so the judge will rule you where going 0 mph and throw the ticket out.
I think he has a special discount price on April Fools Day!

And thanks for a break from all the "where should I move?" posts
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Old 04-01-2013, 06:21 PM
 
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My questions: Can police cars clock you while they are driving in the opposing traffic coming towards you?
Apparently they can.
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Old 04-01-2013, 06:26 PM
 
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Is that you JohnFrisco?
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Old 04-01-2013, 06:28 PM
 
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Bite the bullet and suck it up...You haven't got a leg to stand on. I hate to think of all the school children and pedestrians you put at risk.
You're lucky you'll get just a fine....Stop rationalizing....this is a teachable moment....learn from this before you cause an accident and go to prison.
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Old 04-01-2013, 07:21 PM
 
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Totally your cars fault for accelerating so fast. I would sue your car.
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Old 04-01-2013, 08:47 PM
 
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Surprised you only got a speeding ticket and not everything the guy could think of. Can't he arrest you on the spot for 45 mph over the speed limit?
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Old 04-01-2013, 09:13 PM
 
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That speeds out here will have you arrested very fast. Hire a lawyer.. Now!
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Old 04-01-2013, 10:04 PM
 
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It's 100% worth going to a lawyer and asking if they can be of help in plea bargaining it down. Won't necessarily be possible, but you should check.

Also drive more safely.
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Old 04-01-2013, 10:11 PM
 
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My questions: Can police cars clock you while they are driving in the opposing traffic coming towards you? Does the law of relative velocity (?) not affect the radar (laser) data? Can I argue the effectiveness of the speed measuring device in such a situation?
You should of argued your rights with the cop!

Greatest speeding/arguing/taser video ever shot :

Part##0 of boynton-beach-police-tases-a-woman-f00.wmv - YouTube
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