10-31-2007, 07:17 AM
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TimAustinW, what my twisted, paranoid brain keeps asking me is why he would write the citation and tell you to destroy it instead of simply writing you a warning ticket or letting you off with a verbal warning? If I were you, I'd find some way to check and see if he actually filed the citation. Failure to respond can significantly increase the penalties. So I wonder if he is, indeed, messing with you. Maybe not - I just can't think of another explanation.
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10-31-2007, 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by OldBlevins
TimAustinW, what my twisted, paranoid brain keeps asking me is why he would write the citation and tell you to destroy it instead of simply writing you a warning ticket or letting you off with a verbal warning? If I were you, I'd find some way to check and see if he actually filed the citation. Failure to respond can significantly increase the penalties. So I wonder if he is, indeed, messing with you. Maybe not - I just can't think of another explanation.
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Had to be messing with me. I still have the citation. It has the three violations on it with "wrn" for warning circled and "CIT" uncircled next to each offense. I'll scan it in and post it if I can figure out how to post an image.
Gotta get a good photo of my boxster too for my signature. My posts feel naked 
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10-31-2007, 12:26 PM
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wow
sounds kinda like a "Penthouse Letters" story..... LOL
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10-31-2007, 12:42 PM
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lucky man you are....
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10-31-2007, 01:20 PM
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TimAuston, by your own admission, you had driven under the influence a few times. And this time you really avoided disaster. What is it about "this time" that will now make you really stop?
Be careful. I am sure there are many-many people counting on you.
Last edited by bmussatti; 10-31-2007 at 01:46 PM.
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10-31-2007, 02:23 PM
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Your officer was not from traffic division
You were VERY VERY lucky, When I was pulled over for speeding (20 miles over the limit) by 'LASER' the Officer was from the "traffic division" which means they WILL ticket and WILL appear in court. I was in the passing lane with no car around me,, (not good when they use LASER on the radar gun). When the officer returned with my ticket he said he loved the car and wish he could borrow it for the weekend, I asked him if he wanted to buy the car, he said no cause he can't afford the speeding tickets with a smile.. have fun but be careful, and be smart!
The mistake, I made was I didn't check the next hill since I usually know where the speed traps are located. also to use the traffic next to you so when "LASERED" the officer cannot pin point which vehicle it is.. I usually scan the road and blind corners and hills when cruising..I would reccomend you having a radar detector if it's allowed in your area. ..
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10-31-2007, 02:29 PM
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Hey Tim, it's David back in here LA. You enjoying my state? Boxster huh? Nice upgrade from the MR2 I'm sure 
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10-31-2007, 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by saxman61
You were VERY VERY lucky, When I was pulled over for speeding (20 miles over the limit) by 'LASER' the Officer was from the "traffic division" which means they WILL ticket and WILL appear in court. I was in the passing lane with no car around me,, (not good when they use LASER on the radar gun). When the officer returned with my ticket he said he loved the car and wish he could borrow it for the weekend, I asked him if he wanted to buy the car, he said no cause he can't afford the speeding tickets with a smile.. have fun but be careful, and be smart!
The mistake, I made was I didn't check the next hill since I usually know where the speed traps are located. also to use the traffic next to you so when "LASERED" the officer cannot pin point which vehicle it is.. I usually scan the road and blind corners and hills when cruising..I would reccomend you having a radar detector if it's allowed in your area. ..
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No he was Travis County Sheriff. I should look into a radar detector. I'm pretty chill usually. Thanks for the tip
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11-01-2007, 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by TimAustinW
Had to be messing with me. I still have the citation. It has the three violations on it with "wrn" for warning circled and "CIT" uncircled next to each offense. I'll scan it in and post it if I can figure out how to post an image.
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Good - that puts my suspicious nature at ease. (Man, I hope Homeland Security isn't monitoring this thread.  ) Looks like he did give you a warning writeup instead of a citation. I like lucky people! 
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2000 Boxster S, Speed Yellow, Michelin AS/3 tires, 60,000 miles...
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