what should i do
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what should i do
ok i just got a ticket for speeding on the beltway. i was doing 72 in a 55 but i was on the far left lane. the cop said i blew by him eventhough we were side by side and when he pulled me over he admitted he was doing 70. i wasnt switching in out of lanes and i kept my distance from the car in front of me and i was only 2 mph over what he was doing. so my question is should i pay the fine of 70 or should i got to court and if i go to court what happens if i lose or win? thanks in advance.
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Why did you pass the cop to begin with?
This is a tough one because there isn't much of an argument you can make. I guess you might want to appeal it because he doesn't have you on radar...but then again its his word against yours and you did pass him while he was doing 70 in a 55.
This is a tough one because there isn't much of an argument you can make. I guess you might want to appeal it because he doesn't have you on radar...but then again its his word against yours and you did pass him while he was doing 70 in a 55.
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actually i didnt pass him. i was behind him to begin with then he switched to the lane beside me and then i stayed at his side all the way then he slowed down went behind me then the lights came on
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So the cop was safely watching the road, his speedometer, and pacing you in the rear view mirror, all at the same time? I believe an officer must follow a car to pace it, not lead.
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Originally posted by Ish83
actually i didnt pass him. i was behind him to begin with then he switched to the lane beside me and then i stayed at his side all the way then he slowed down went behind me then the lights came on
actually i didnt pass him. i was behind him to begin with then he switched to the lane beside me and then i stayed at his side all the way then he slowed down went behind me then the lights came on
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Originally posted by CO-CL-S
Fight it! Call the cop wrong, and tell the judge he's dumb also. With any luck you'll wind up in jail and everybody will be safer because of it. Obviously you don't know what you're doing behind the wheel of a car..
Fight it! Call the cop wrong, and tell the judge he's dumb also. With any luck you'll wind up in jail and everybody will be safer because of it. Obviously you don't know what you're doing behind the wheel of a car..
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Originally posted by Ish83
so what do you mean. i am not looking for an argument but i dont understand why you say that. why dont you explain yourself a little more
so what do you mean. i am not looking for an argument but i dont understand why you say that. why dont you explain yourself a little more
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yea i am going to just pay the fine but i dont know what makes you think i passed the cop. the only time i was in front of the cop is when he pulled me over and i was parked in front of him. oh yea CO-CL-S you think i should stop driving maybe you should go over and post that same stuff in the thread where everyone is bragging about how they went over 130mph. but i do understand your opinion
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Originally posted by Ish83
yea i am going to just pay the fine but i dont know what makes you think i passed the cop. the only time i was in front of the cop is when he pulled me over and i was parked in front of him. oh yea CO-CL-S you think i should stop driving maybe you should go over and post that same stuff in the thread where everyone is bragging about how they went over 130mph. but i do understand your opinion
yea i am going to just pay the fine but i dont know what makes you think i passed the cop. the only time i was in front of the cop is when he pulled me over and i was parked in front of him. oh yea CO-CL-S you think i should stop driving maybe you should go over and post that same stuff in the thread where everyone is bragging about how they went over 130mph. but i do understand your opinion
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Originally posted by CO-CL-S
I'll admit I have been lax about people seeing how fast their car will go. I do however get real vocal when it comes to the racers around here. You were behind him, and he pulled over to the right lane, then you were side by side, then he slowed down and went behind you. Those are your words, and to me it says you passed him (he was in front of you, then he was behind you). Unless you claim that he "unpassed" you?
I'll admit I have been lax about people seeing how fast their car will go. I do however get real vocal when it comes to the racers around here. You were behind him, and he pulled over to the right lane, then you were side by side, then he slowed down and went behind you. Those are your words, and to me it says you passed him (he was in front of you, then he was behind you). Unless you claim that he "unpassed" you?