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TriGem2k · 05-07-2007, 10:18 AM

Thanks for all the reply. I thought surely I would be bashed for posting about my speeding violation.

I know I was wrong and that’s why I have no intentions on actually contending the ticket. My biggest worry is having my driver’s license suspended.

I have attached a copy of the ticket here if anyone is interested in looking at it. Both front and back sides are there.

I was circled as an Infraction so I hope that plays in my favor. I looked up the California violation code and it states the following:

"22348. (a) Notwithstanding subdivision (b) of Section 22351, a person shall not drive a vehicle upon a highway with a speed limit established pursuant to Section 22349 or 22356 at a speed greater than that speed limit.
(b) A person who drives a vehicle upon a highway at a speed greater than 100 miles per hour is guilty of an infraction punishable, as follows:

(1) Upon a first conviction of a violation of this subdivision, by a fine of not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500). The court may also suspend the privilege of the person to operate a motor vehicle for a period not to exceed 30 days pursuant to Section 13200.5. "

From my understanding of that paragraph the MAXIMUM punishment is a $500 Fine and 30 day license suspension.

I have no problem paying the fine; I just can't live without driving as I drive about 30miles a day to Work, Work, & some more Work.....and then the gym.

Is an attorney for a Traffic Ticket really necessary?

@Perfectlap - I am under my parents insurance policy with everyone else in the family and the car is listed under a LLC.

Oh and the posted Speed Limit in the area was 70MPH not 65MPH. Not that 5MPH would really help me out much.

EDIT: Ticket Copy Removed.

Brucelee · 05-07-2007, 10:40 AM

If you want a bashing, I would be happy to give you one.

TriGem2k · 05-07-2007, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Brucelee

If you want a bashing, I would be happy to give you one.

No Thanks Bruce. I will surely receive plenty from my parents as soon as they find out. I do appreciate your offer though.

I know how much you hate and discourage speeding and I really was contemplating whether or not I should post it on the forum or not.

I'm a young guy who screwed up and am looking for some type of guidance.

I’ll tell you one thing when I got into my daily driver this morning to go to work I was in the far right lane doing about 55MPH with the trucks on the highway.

My bubble has officially been busted. Speed is a thing of the past.

Brucelee · 05-07-2007, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TriGem2k

No Thanks Bruce. I will surely receive plenty from my parents as soon as they find out. I do appreciate your offer though.

I know how much you hate and discourage speeding and I really was contemplating whether or not I should post it on the forum or not.

I'm a young guy who screwed up and am looking for some type of guidance.

I’ll tell you one thing when I got into my daily driver this morning to go to work I was in the far right lane doing about 55MPH with the trucks on the highway.

My bubble has officially been busted. Speed is a thing of the past.

I think you are on the right track. Keep truckin'.

05-07-2007, 03:20 PM

Trigem,

You can't un-ring the bell, it's good that you understand the stupidity of what you did and have since driven with more respect. My advice is face the music and take whatever comes but it's time to forgive yourself now. Guilt will do nothing to assist in resolution of this problem.

cfos · 05-07-2007, 10:41 AM

Is "Traffic School" an option for you? You may avoid points and the insurance company finding out, although I'm not sure if this is so in your case due to the specific charges.

Brucelee · 05-07-2007, 10:47 AM

http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/traffic/

This site will be of some help.,

blinkwatt · 05-07-2007, 10:53 AM

James how did the Boxster feel at 154mph?

HIFI · 05-07-2007, 11:00 AM

James,

Personally, I would take that picture of the ticket down, it has a lot of personal info.

TriGem2k · 05-07-2007, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by blinkwatt

James how did the Boxster feel at 154mph?

I REFUSE TO ANSWER IT!

[z0ne] · 05-07-2007, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by TriGem2k

I REFUSE TO ANSWER IT!

:lol: Glad you had fun, James.

Just like HiFi said, I would take down the pictures of your tickets, or at least blur out your personal information. You don't want us ratting you out to your father, now do ya?

conradtan · 05-07-2007, 11:45 AM

Slightly different scenario:

I was going 95+ in a 25 zone @ 4AM one morning about 15 years ago (younger-dumber days) got caught on radar for 96mph. Lost my license for 6 months. Paid $800+ for fines. But like I said, different scenario. Go to court and ask the clerk if you need representation, they will most likely know. Good luck man.

MNBoxster · 05-07-2007, 11:29 AM

Hi,

These threads always amaze me. Some owner breaks the Sound Barrier, gets caught, and is instantly hit with the reality of their actions. What did you think would happen?

I guess part of me wants to see the book thrown at you. At least that would be my leaning if I heard a news report of some kid driving a Sports Car in excess of 100 MPH on a public street. People doing what you did kill and maim other people every day and they never thought it could happen to them either, until it does.

But, because we know you, we're all supposed to sympathize with your situation and give you all kinds of advice on how to get out of it.

It's interesting that you seem more concerned with your Parents finding out than you are with the legal ramifications of what you've done. Maybe they're a system which can't be beat.

While it isn't going down all that smoothly, I do hope you come out of this OK. And also, that you learned to confine your 70+ MPH activity to the Track where it belongs and appreciate the meaning of Impulse Control the next time you get the urge to take a speed challenge...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

Pilot2519j · 05-07-2007, 11:43 AM

Go with a lawyer! At least he will reduce the exposure you have now. Plead diminished capacity throw in Your Honor I was possesed by Hans Stuck. Just messing good luck

Perfectlap · 05-07-2007, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by MNBoxster

While it isn't going down all that smoothly, I do hope you come out of this OK. And also, that you learned to confine your 70+ MPH activity to the Track where it belongs and appreciate the meaning of Impulse Control the next time you get the urge to take a speed challenge...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

if I'm not mistaken the male brain doesn't finish developing until the age of 25(frontal lobe?). The part of the brain that manages risk and its consequences.
Another reason why I don't buy cars from women (all) or young drivers(most).
Its either a case of a car that has been neglected or raced.

jeffsquire · 05-07-2007, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MNBoxster

Hi,

These threads always amaze me. Some owner breaks the Sound Barrier, gets caught, and is instantly hit with the reality of their actions. What did you think would happen?

I guess part of me wants to see the book thrown at you. At least that would be my leaning if I heard a news report of some kid driving a Sports Car in excess of 100 MPH on a public street. People doing what you did kill and maim other people every day and they never thought it could happen to them either, until it does.

But, because we know you, we're all supposed to sympathize with your situation and give you all kinds of advice on how to get out of it.

It's interesting that you seem more concerned with your Parents finding out than you are with the legal ramifications of what you've done. Maybe they're a system which can't be beat.

While it isn't going down all that smoothly, I do hope you come out of this OK. And also, that you learned to confine your 70+ MPH activity to the Track where it belongs and appreciate the meaning of Impulse Control the next time you get the urge to take a speed challenge...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

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As unklekraker said, he fessed up and appears to have learned. I have seen a few young folk in court more worried about their parents then they are the judge. This may be TriGem's scenario. Let's hope he learned, but again he posted for advice, not lambasting.

This reminds me of the first capital case I ever tried. After we were done with a week's worth of witnesses and rested my case, the defense attorney came to me, shook my hand and said, "Jeff, you did a great job, and win or lose, at least tonight you and I are not going to prison for the rest of our lives."

djomlas · 05-07-2007, 11:51 AM

usually the car that gets pulled over is the one that is the colosest to the cop car, in this case being you.
also, when you see a little sports car and a big luxury car trveling the same speed, or even the bmw going faster, you always look much faster so hence you getting pulled over.
sorry to hear about that tho man, please Do post what happens if anyone else should find themselves in such situation, as weird as that sounds that im trying to help someone who went that fast, but it never hurts to know.

cfos · 05-07-2007, 12:31 PM

"if I'm not mistaken the male brain doesn't finish developing until the age of 25(frontal lobe?). The part of the brain that manages risk and its consequences."

*L* Thank you, that overgeneralization just made my day. For the record, I believe you are referencing the completion of mylenation of the axon sheaths, but perhaps, I'll submit legislation to increase the driving age to 25 -- just to be safe. Maybe I should also push to have an extra line added on to the "yellow" sheet to prevent the sale of firearms to people that can't manage risk and consequences. *LOL* Hew, boy! Thanks again. I'm still laughing.

Dr. Kill · 05-07-2007, 12:47 PM

Sorry to hear about your trouble. No you shouldn’t have done it, but I cannot imagine there is any one of us here who has not done at least one very stupid thing in our younger years. Personally, I am guilty of having done several things of this caliber and I am just thankful that I didn’t hurt anyone or wind up in jail. But, this is about you, not me.

I think your first step is to tell your Dad. Yes he is going to be angry, but he is probably the best first stop in getting this behind you. He is probably going to find out anyway, and the sooner the better. I am 33 and I still call my Dad to get his advice when I run into difficult sitatuations. A good lawyer is probably the next good step after that.

Bottom line, you were lucky - learn from this – don’t do it again. It probably seems terrible right now, but in the grand scheme of things, it will all be OK. This will pass with time.

05-07-2007, 01:04 PM

Trigem, get a lawyer, preferably one from the district or county in which the infraction occured . I wouldn't go to court alone, you have no story to justify this. In NY the additional reckless fine would be $750.00 along with about 250 in regular fines, that doesn't include the ass reaming the insurance company will give you when they find out. Get a lawyer, (did I say get a lawyer?). If you get the right one you might get a "no point" reduction, considering your speed, it's likely you will get points, better for them to be few. Then you can take the blood on the highway class and get them reduced, probably another 300 bucks.

Finally, I truly feel bad for you, I just had this happen last month at 90MPH and that was bad enough. It makes me wonder why any magazine can write that the 2.5 is slow, jeez 90 is barely into the power band...