I pulled the trigger!

[conzboneeus]

Well I jinxed myself. I got a speeding ticket and I was driving like I do in my other car. In the right lane, in traffic, cars around me, some passing me on left. Indicated 78 it was 65 zone. I see NC State Trooper pull in right on my bumper, then light me up? I am thinking what the heck did I do. 80 in a 65 ticket.

I am so f*&king pissed! I asked him if he saw the cars passing me, no answer. I cannot believe it! He singled me out cause of the car. Had to be.

I am going court on this one this is such bs. I truly am stunned I was not the fastest vehicle by any means. I will fight this even if I have to hire a lawyer its principle (and points) on the line.

Is this the way it is? You have sports car and get bent over? Seriously, I am really shocked it is blatantly being singled out.

Pics of car up tonight. Pics of me apoplectic when talking to trooper not available. All I could do from really mouthing off but I held my cool....barely.

[batshapedheart]

Originally Posted by conzboneeus

Well I jinxed myself. I got a speeding ticket and I was driving like I do in my other car. In the right lane, in traffic, cars around me, some passing me on left. Indicated 78 it was 65 zone. I see NC State Trooper pull in right on my bumper, then light me up? I am thinking what the heck did I do. 80 in a 65 ticket.

I am so f*&king pissed! I asked him if he saw the cars passing me, no answer. I cannot believe it! He singled me out cause of the car. Had to be.

I am going court on this one this is such bs. I truly am stunned I was not the fastest vehicle by any means. I will fight this even if I have to hire a lawyer its principle (and points) on the line.

Is this the way it is? You have sports car and get bent over? Seriously, I am really shocked it is blatantly being singled out.

Pics of car up tonight. Pics of me apoplectic when talking to trooper not available. All I could do from really mouthing off but I held my cool....barely.

Man, sorry you got a ticket so fast.
I got pulled over within the first month of owning mine (last December)
I was doing 60 on a 40.
Police officer pulled me over and asked me if i knew how fast I was going. I said I knew I was speeding but that I wanted to hear the engine as I had just gotten the car and I thought I heard something not right (which was true, the air intake had more leaves than NY in autumn)
Police officer checked I had never gotten a ticket before and after lecturing me on how much it would cost to get a speeding ticket asked: "So what year is this car?"
I said "2002" He said " Looks good, I'm gonna let you go this time, but checked your rear lights, you have some blown bulbs there"
HAVING A PORSCHE LET ME OFF THE HOOK!
So don't sweat it, just enjoy the ride and congrats on the new car

[thom4782]

This may be urban legend for all I know, so take it with a grain of salt. I've read on some forum that the lighter sockets in Porsches are slightly larger than US versions. Hence, the loose fit. As another poster suggested, pry the clips out a bit for a snugger fit.

PS: best of luck on the court thing. I've tried the selective enforcement argument and it only got me so far. It raised some doubt in the court's mind so that my other arguments regarding an unsafe lane change carried more weight where the traffic offense was a judgment call on the officer's part. On the other hand, maybe you'll get lucky and the trooper wont show. If he does show and has radar evidence, it will be really tough to beat. If the judge cuts you some slack, he'll most likely reduce the fine but still find you guilty.