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[husker boxster]

James,

You sound sincere and you are doing the right thing - manning up. There was a speeding ticket thread a couple of months ago and all the guy did was blame everyone but himself. We need to remember we're responsible and accountable for our actions.

That said, I agree with Burg. Talk to your Dad. Say "Dad, I've done something stupid and I need your help". With an opening line like that, a speeding ticket may not be the first thing he thinks of. Certainly he will be mad but will assist you.

If your representation cannot work out a plea bargain and you have to stand in front of a judge, I would suggest saying something like, "Sir, I am very sorry, I have learned my lesson, and I am thankful no one was hurt by my actions". Judges see a lot of smart alec human debris flow past their bench every day. A little humility may go a long way. Then live by those words.

I wouldn't heed the advice of members who say buy a radar detector. We can save that for another thread, but they are not the answer. The cat eventually catches the mouse. Respect the laws or be willing to accept the consequences.

Your experience is exactly why I've resisted the need to go on the north side of triple digits. People ask me all the time how fast she goes. I just say the speedo goes up to 180mph.

Good luck, James.

Terry

[David N.]

"There was a speeding ticket thread a couple of months ago and all the guy did was blame everyone but himself."

Posted by husker boxster



I heard that. Oh the judgements!

-David

[j.fro]

I think the board is being very supportive. Nice work, we all get a little "spirited" at times.
Hey TriGem2K, here's some advice: when the dust settles, join PCA or SCCA, or something and get yourself to an autocross, track day, or DE once a month or more. It will get all the woo-hoo out of your system. The limits to which you can push your Boxster on the track are so much greater than what you would ever consider on the street that blasting like you did on the highway becomes a "but why??" situation.

[jhandy]

Trigem2K,
The real problem is that you dont want this on your record. It takes 4+ years to have it disappear.
The money is not an issue. When your insurance drops you and all you can get is Rodney D. Young for 3000$/yr, you will kicking yourself.
I just got a 101/55 dismissed with nothing more than a honest face and nice manners.
If they have it in California you may be able to do what I did. At the very least get a lawyer to do it for you.
I got deferred adjudication (probation) for 3 months, 223$ in fines and I have to take defensive driving.
Best of all it does not appear on your driving record.
Did you know that your credit score is intertwined with your driving record? Do you want to pay more on your credit cards or finance purchase just because you had a brain freeze and got caught speeding.
Bottom line get a lawyer and fight this like you are fighting for your life.
James

[Brucelee]

High-horse Mr. Bruce Lee wrote:
> If you want a bashing, I would be happy to give you one.

No HIGH HORSE intended nor delivered.

If you actually READ my posts, I have tried to be helpful.

[Dr. Kill]

Originally Posted by husker boxster

James,

You sound sincere and you are doing the right thing - man up. There was a speeding ticket thread a couple of months ago and all the guy did was blame everyone but himself. We need to remember we're responsible and accountable for our actions.

I hope you are not talking about me. I admitted to speeding, but was seeking legal advice because I was not charged with speeding, but “careless driving” which was most certainly not what I was doing at the time.

[Franco]

HI TriGem2K, Regardless of the what the penalty will be I'm glad nobody got hurt and i sure hope you learned your lesson, we all did something stupid at some point in our lives and the important thing is that we learn from our mistakes and move on to better things.

I lost my cousin in a car accident and guess what he was doing when his Toyota Supra became part of a lamp post. He was only 24 years young

Sometimes we do get second chances and we don't realize it.

I always say that we can't buy experience but it sure costs us a lot

[Darkhamr]

I don't have the time to read through all the posts made, but I've seen it before and I can imagine the range of opinions. Either way the speed you were doing especially with another car was stupid and we've all done stuipd things before. The best advice I can give is get a lawyer. You do not want to risk getting the full weight of the law on this one as it will cost you big time on insurance and a suspension will limit your insurance options. It's your right to get the best representation available so use it.

[eslai]

Originally Posted by husker boxster

There was a speeding ticket thread a couple of months ago and all the guy did was blame everyone but himself. We need to remember we're responsible and accountable for our actions.

LOL I hope that isn't referring to my thread from a year ago. It could be construed along those lines, although I beg to differ. Y'all are high-horse-riding, condescending bastards about some things.