10-31-2007, 06:37 AM
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Bloody hell that is a good story. Sounds like one of those that happened to a mate of my mothers, friends brother type of things,. but to actually have happened too you that is Crazy.
I hope a torent of people giving you abuse for drink driving doesnt happen as you are extremely sorry for what you did and those messages dont need to be said.
I once got let off for excessive speeding in a DC2 Integra typeR because when the cop realised i had supercharged it he was more into asking about the car, even sat in the drivers seat and rev'd the engine. I didnt mind i was doing about 110 in a 70, he had no detection equipment either so it prob played a part.
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10-31-2007, 08:17 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, 08:55 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, 01:26 PM
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wow
sounds kinda like a "Penthouse Letters" story..... LOL
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10-31-2007, 01:42 PM
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lucky man you are....
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10-31-2007, 02:20 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 02:46 PM.
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10-31-2007, 03:23 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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11-01-2007, 10:12 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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10-31-2007, 08:20 AM
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I hope a torent of people giving you abuse for drink driving doesnt happen as you are extremely sorry for what you did and those messages dont need to be said.
Yeah, I kinda expect to have quite a few people give me a hard time or lecture me about it. As they should. Like I said it wasn't something I've done very often, I can count fingers on less than one hand the times in my 35 years on this planet that I lacked the judgment to call a cab. I wish one of my friends would have stopped me that night, but then again my near DUI experience was the reassuring factor that I won't be in that situation again. I'm not a drunk. I don't have an alcohol problem, just a lack of judgment that night. I'm ashamed of it. This time I got seriously lucky so the next time I'm out and drink a couple too many I'll call the wife or take a cab because I'll always remember how close I came. (not to mention that nobody else got hurt)
Yet I expect anyone who has an opinion on the subject to say what they will and be honest about how they feel. I think everyone at some point in there life has lost a friend or family member (or known someone that has) to a stupid drunk driver.
Aside from all that and the beating I expect to take, it's still a good Boxster story and I had to tell it
Last edited by TimAustinW; 10-31-2007 at 09:34 PM.
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10-31-2007, 08:37 AM
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Whoa man,glad you didn't get hurt. Just remember the feeling you had when you got pulled over,it should more then enough to never make you want to drink & drive again.
*you had one awesome cop pull you over.
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