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Speeding ticket help please

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twintipteles
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I got a ticket for going 85 in a 65 at 6:03 this morning. It's a 250 dollar ticket, but I know that the added points on my license could translate into huge amounts of insurance money, so I've got a couple questions for anyone who knows. First off, I'm from massachusetts and it was a new hampshire state trooper that gave me the ticket on I-93 in NH. The ticket states that I live on concord street, but I live on concord rd, I'm assuming that's not nearly enough to get me off, but if anyone  knows that'd be awesome. I'm hoping if I go to court either the cop won't show, or I can work out some kind of bargain to get the points off my license. Here's what i've got going for me: It was 6:00 am, I was trying to get back in time for work (i'll probably say i was filling in for someone as to why I didn't leave more time.) This is my first speeding offense. The pavement was dry and the weather was clear. I've had my license for almost two years now with no tickets or collisions, which i think is pretty unusual.

Aug 14 2007 6:32PM
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Eleven
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you go to court, talk to a D.A assistant, they will read the report the cop wrote out and they will most likely reduce it since its your first. you will probably gt 2-6 points a fine and maybe go to an alive at 25 course but probably not.
Aug 14 2007 6:35PM
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Eleven
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and that little typo on what street you live on wont get you off.
Aug 14 2007 6:36PM
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twintipteles
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I've also heard that if you overpay and don't cash the return check the points never go to insurance, can anyone vouch for whether this actually works?

Finally, i know theres alot of shit you can do with caselaw and calibration, I'd prefer not to go that route, but can I wait until the end of my hearing and then ask for proof of calibration if things aren't going well, or is there a specific time when I need to either demand proof of calibration/training or I lose that option?

Aug 14 2007 6:36PM
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twintipteles
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oh, and does anyone have even a vague idea in what kinda increases I'm gonna see in insurance if I do get the points?
Aug 14 2007 6:38PM
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Scharff2003
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i didnt get my fist ticket til i was 19 and i was heading to class so instead of getting a ticket for doin 85 in a 55 he marked down to 70 in a 55 which was damn good and i am now 22 and havent gotten a ticket since then. also if you go to court you will still have to pay court fees which is mostly what a ticket is anyways
Aug 14 2007 6:39PM
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Eleven
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they will probably try to make a deal with you since the cop wont show , if they are trying to get you for a huge fine and 6+ points and you havent signed anything you can probably do that. also if the cop wrote in his report you were respectful and coopertive , combined with it being your first offence you should get off easy, but you never know what mood someone is in and 20 over is semi serious, i dont know. just go to court and see what they give you, i doubt it will be serious , i have never heard of someone getting fucked over on there first ticket.
Aug 14 2007 6:41PM
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Eleven
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also if the deal you get is pretty shitty and they didint include you taking a driving saftey course tell them you would be willing to take one.
Aug 14 2007 6:43PM
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SHastatahoe
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In california Ive done traffic school a couple times. I even did it online once.
Aug 14 2007 6:47PM
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ECshredder
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im sure if u go and talk to them u could get defensive driving class, depends on the judge but def go to court
Aug 14 2007 7:00PM
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C.J.
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that does not work! tried it myself, 3 times! lol It does delay the process a bit though.
They just send your check back and give you like another week to pay the right amount.

Aug 14 2007 7:01PM
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girl_jibBer
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You don't 'calibrate' either a radar device or a laser. Big misconception...

When you set your court date, both you and the officer will tell your sides of the story. With speeding, they don't have to prove intent...only the action. Even the most inexperienced officer knows what evidence needs to be told to prove the charge (there isn't much for speeding). Your best bet is to take it to court, and ask for a reduction in the fine/leniency (plead the fact that it's your first ticket) In Canada, the court can't do anything about the points (that's the Ministry of Transportation), but they can lower the speed or ammend the charge to something with less points. I should point out that a conviction is a conviction, whether there are points or not...insurance companies will look for any reason to raise your insurance.

Good luck...and maybe the officer won't show up :)
Aug 15 2007 12:29AM
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Sknsnw9
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go to this site and scroll down to "how to beat your ticket"

http://www.radardetector.net/

they should help you in there, remember do not give out all of your personal info such as name, address etc. cause there are some cops on that site.
Aug 15 2007 12:37AM
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eheath
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250? Damn, i was going 81 in a 65 and mine was 20 bucks. But, i do live in montana.
Aug 15 2007 12:39AM
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MissMontana
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things that have worked for me:

i've gotten fines lessened for having sweet grades. plus, your insurance company might give you a "good student" break.

Should you have to go to court, dress really nicely and call the Judge "Judge" or "Sir." Be overly polite and don't raise your voice or get defensive. lay out the facts straight up and try not to studder. also do not text or read in the courtroom. sit there and be attentive and polite.

our judge gives kids in the Army a break alot of the time, you could try saying you just got home from the Reserves or something.

"i've been living away from home for a few years at college/boarding school/grandparents/whatever and didn't have a car until now. i honestly had no idea. did the speed limit change since my mom drove me around?"

good luck!
Aug 15 2007 12:43AM
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quixotic
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That made me giggle.
Aug 15 2007 1:33AM
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