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Holy Mother of God! $125 for 11 miles over speed limit??
Posted by:
HMOG
()
Date: August 05, 2011 08:02PM
As I said, and I'm sure this will get moved...Holy Mother of God! I just got a $125.00 photo flash speeding ticket from 395 N/SE SW Freeway for ELEVEN FRICKING MILES OVER THE SPEED LIMIT!!
Please, if there is any hint of humanity out there, is there a way out of this??
Please, if there is any hint of humanity out there, is there a way out of this??
Re: Holy Mother of God! $125 for 11 miles over speed limit??
Posted by:
Priapus
()
Date: August 05, 2011 08:32PM
Seeing how you posted in this forum, it shows you don't obey the rules. That will be a $100 fine. When you eat at someone's table,you dance to his tune
Re: Holy Mother of God! $125 for 11 miles over speed limit??
Posted by:
Really?
()
Date: August 05, 2011 08:35PM
HMOG Wrote:
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>wahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. I broke the law, was caught
>and now I don't want to deal with the consequences.
>wahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Save me!
Fixed that for you
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>wahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. I broke the law, was caught
>and now I don't want to deal with the consequences.
>wahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Save me!
Fixed that for you
Re: Holy Mother of God! $125 for 11 miles over speed limit??
Posted by:
Bill N
()
Date: August 05, 2011 09:07PM
Really? Wrote:
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> HMOG Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> >wahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. I broke the law, was
> caught
> >and now I don't want to deal with the
> consequences.
> >wahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Save me!
>
>
> Fixed that for you
Let's get this straight. In your world the only people who are entitled to complain about the size of the fine are the ones who AREN'T caught?
FWIW I think $125 is about what the fine would be in Virginia for doing 11 over the speed limit once you added in the court costs.
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> HMOG Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> >wahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. I broke the law, was
> caught
> >and now I don't want to deal with the
> consequences.
> >wahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Save me!
>
>
> Fixed that for you
Let's get this straight. In your world the only people who are entitled to complain about the size of the fine are the ones who AREN'T caught?
FWIW I think $125 is about what the fine would be in Virginia for doing 11 over the speed limit once you added in the court costs.
Re: Holy Mother of God! $125 for 11 miles over speed limit??
Posted by:
WashingTone-Locian
()
Date: August 05, 2011 09:13PM
I can't remember the last time I had a ticket for a moving violation that was under $100. Pay it and watch your speed in the District next time.
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Re: Holy Mother of God! $125 for 11 miles over speed limit??
Posted by:
MakeEmProveIt
()
Date: August 05, 2011 10:58PM
On first receipt, throw any photo ticket in the trash. Make the ticketing entity verify you received the summons. These tickets are issued by a private contractor, who then gets a portion of the fine, if you pay it.
Re: Holy Mother of God! $125 for 11 miles over speed limit??
Posted by:
Really?
()
Date: August 06, 2011 12:42AM
Bill N Wrote:
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> Wahhhhhhhhhh, I don't understand the INNERNETS
> so I'm just going to post jibberish when information
> is over my head!
And fixed that for you! :)
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> Wahhhhhhhhhh, I don't understand the INNERNETS
> so I'm just going to post jibberish when information
> is over my head!
And fixed that for you! :)
Re: Holy Mother of God! $125 for 11 miles over speed limit??
Posted by:
snowdenscold
()
Date: August 06, 2011 12:59AM
Sounds like $70 court cost and $5 for each MPH over the speed limit. That's very close to VA (haven't gotten a ticket in several years but used to be $65? )
You'll rarely find < $100 tickets because that would mean you're only doing 5 mph over, and no one's going to ticket you for that.
You'll rarely find < $100 tickets because that would mean you're only doing 5 mph over, and no one's going to ticket you for that.
Re: Holy Mother of God! $125 for 11 miles over speed limit??
Posted by:
postpoppunk
()
Date: August 06, 2011 12:59AM
MakeEmProveIt Wrote:
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> On first receipt, throw any photo ticket in the
> trash. Make the ticketing entity verify you
> received the summons. These tickets are issued by
> a private contractor, who then gets a portion of
> the fine, if you pay it.
Yes, do this so any additional fees / fines / interest + black marks on your license can accumulate appropriately. Just throw the ticket away, and wait a few months for the grand results. Great Idea!!!
Do not let some ass, who thinks they know some bull-shit loophole get you into more trouble...
Pay the $125 - and take your medicine.
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Next up will be a post, in detail, about how avoiding the ticket and making them "prove it" + some story about a "friend", or themselves, did this and it worked out great. That post will all be bull-shit...
You made a mistake, the penalty sucks, but do you really think that just ignoring it will make it disappear? Be honest with yourself...just ask this ONE question:
If the ticket was issued by a police officer in person, would you think there was a way "out" of it? There is your answer - listen to the kangaroo court here or the internet attorneys and see the results in a few months when that shit catches up with you...
Peace
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> On first receipt, throw any photo ticket in the
> trash. Make the ticketing entity verify you
> received the summons. These tickets are issued by
> a private contractor, who then gets a portion of
> the fine, if you pay it.
Yes, do this so any additional fees / fines / interest + black marks on your license can accumulate appropriately. Just throw the ticket away, and wait a few months for the grand results. Great Idea!!!
Do not let some ass, who thinks they know some bull-shit loophole get you into more trouble...
Pay the $125 - and take your medicine.
------------
Next up will be a post, in detail, about how avoiding the ticket and making them "prove it" + some story about a "friend", or themselves, did this and it worked out great. That post will all be bull-shit...
You made a mistake, the penalty sucks, but do you really think that just ignoring it will make it disappear? Be honest with yourself...just ask this ONE question:
If the ticket was issued by a police officer in person, would you think there was a way "out" of it? There is your answer - listen to the kangaroo court here or the internet attorneys and see the results in a few months when that shit catches up with you...
Peace
Re: Holy Mother of God! $125 for 11 miles over speed limit??
Posted by:
Priapus
()
Date: August 06, 2011 06:23AM
postpoppunk Wrote:
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> MakeEmProveIt Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > On first receipt, throw any photo ticket in the
> > trash. Make the ticketing entity verify you
> > received the summons. These tickets are issued
> by
> > a private contractor, who then gets a portion
> of
> > the fine, if you pay it.
>
> Yes, do this so any additional fees / fines /
> interest + black marks on your license can
> accumulate appropriately. Just throw the ticket
> away, and wait a few months for the grand results.
> Great Idea!!!
>
> Do not let some ass, who thinks they know some
> bull-shit loophole get you into more trouble...
>
> Pay the $125 - and take your medicine.
>
> ------------
>
> Next up will be a post, in detail, about how
> avoiding the ticket and making them "prove it" +
> some story about a "friend", or themselves, did
> this and it worked out great. That post will all
> be bull-shit...
>
> You made a mistake, the penalty sucks, but do you
> really think that just ignoring it will make it
> disappear? Be honest with yourself...just ask this
> ONE question:
>
> If the ticket was issued by a police officer in
> person, would you think there was a way "out" of
> it? There is your answer - listen to the kangaroo
> court here or the internet attorneys and see the
> results in a few months when that shit catches up
> with you...
>
> Peace
I knew some idiot would take that joke seriously and try to give some "serious" advice. wanker
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> MakeEmProveIt Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > On first receipt, throw any photo ticket in the
> > trash. Make the ticketing entity verify you
> > received the summons. These tickets are issued
> by
> > a private contractor, who then gets a portion
> of
> > the fine, if you pay it.
>
> Yes, do this so any additional fees / fines /
> interest + black marks on your license can
> accumulate appropriately. Just throw the ticket
> away, and wait a few months for the grand results.
> Great Idea!!!
>
> Do not let some ass, who thinks they know some
> bull-shit loophole get you into more trouble...
>
> Pay the $125 - and take your medicine.
>
> ------------
>
> Next up will be a post, in detail, about how
> avoiding the ticket and making them "prove it" +
> some story about a "friend", or themselves, did
> this and it worked out great. That post will all
> be bull-shit...
>
> You made a mistake, the penalty sucks, but do you
> really think that just ignoring it will make it
> disappear? Be honest with yourself...just ask this
> ONE question:
>
> If the ticket was issued by a police officer in
> person, would you think there was a way "out" of
> it? There is your answer - listen to the kangaroo
> court here or the internet attorneys and see the
> results in a few months when that shit catches up
> with you...
>
> Peace
I knew some idiot would take that joke seriously and try to give some "serious" advice. wanker
Re: Holy Mother of God! $125 for 11 miles over speed limit??
Posted by:
Bill N
()
Date: August 06, 2011 08:07AM
Really? Wrote:
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> > Wahhhhhhhhhh, I don't understand the INNERNETS and can't spell either
> > so I'm just going to post jibberish under some bogus name I just made up when
> > information is over my head!
Thought I'd return the favor.
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> > Wahhhhhhhhhh, I don't understand the INNERNETS and can't spell either
> > so I'm just going to post jibberish under some bogus name I just made up when
> > information is over my head!
Thought I'd return the favor.
Re: Holy Mother of God! $125 for 11 miles over speed limit??
Posted by:
Kilton
()
Date: August 06, 2011 08:09AM
This is reason #156126 not to drive in DC.
Re: Holy Mother of God! $125 for 11 miles over speed limit??
Posted by:
marions barry
()
Date: August 06, 2011 12:12PM
I am surprised it is only $125.00 DC has to raise revenue so they can keep all the welfare babies in pampers
Re: Holy Mother of God! $125 for 11 miles over speed limit??
Posted by:
F Albo
()
Date: August 06, 2011 12:52PM
State Congressmen Dave Albo is always trying to increase the fines on speeders, because he's a douchebag republican.
Re: Holy Mother of God! $125 for 11 miles over speed limit??
Posted by:
postpoppunk
()
Date: August 06, 2011 12:57PM
Make every speeding ticket START at $750 and go UP from there...
There would be a change in the driving habits of the NOVA / DC area.
There would be a change in the driving habits of the NOVA / DC area.
Re: Holy Mother of God! $125 for 11 miles over speed limit??
Posted by:
Kilton
()
Date: August 06, 2011 01:54PM
postpoppunk Wrote:
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> Make every speeding ticket START at $750 and go UP
> from there...
>
> There would be a change in the driving habits of
> the NOVA / DC area.
Yep, and traffic would be much worse.
Thank heavens we elect people into office rather than having idiots on FFU make the laws.
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> Make every speeding ticket START at $750 and go UP
> from there...
>
> There would be a change in the driving habits of
> the NOVA / DC area.
Yep, and traffic would be much worse.
Thank heavens we elect people into office rather than having idiots on FFU make the laws.
Re: Holy Mother of God! $125 for 11 miles over speed limit??
Posted by:
postpoppunk
()
Date: August 06, 2011 03:13PM
Traffic would actually run much smoother...it is basic physics - having everyone travel the same speed on the long expanses of roads would produce a "flow" that would be at a consistent speed and actually make traveling from A to B shorter in time - verse doing 80MPH and then 15MPH over and over, not to mention the reduced amount of accidents (which bring traffic to a stop) that are a daily occurrence.
I will admit, it would be a drastic change, but after a while and people seeing the positive results (shorter TIME) on their commutes I would guess that the commute itself would be less stressful and I know it would be safer.
The few people still trying to do 80MPH would be met everyday with a steady flow at 60MPH and have nowhere to go - no swerving in and out of lanes because all lanes would be around the same speed. Even the flow of people entering and exiting the roads would improve due to the consistent flow.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 08/06/2011 03:24PM by postpoppunk.
I will admit, it would be a drastic change, but after a while and people seeing the positive results (shorter TIME) on their commutes I would guess that the commute itself would be less stressful and I know it would be safer.
The few people still trying to do 80MPH would be met everyday with a steady flow at 60MPH and have nowhere to go - no swerving in and out of lanes because all lanes would be around the same speed. Even the flow of people entering and exiting the roads would improve due to the consistent flow.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 08/06/2011 03:24PM by postpoppunk.
Re: Holy Mother of God! $125 for 11 miles over speed limit??
Posted by:
Kilton
()
Date: August 06, 2011 03:41PM
postpoppunk Wrote:
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> Traffic would actually run much smoother...it is
> basic physics - having everyone travel the same
> speed on the long expanses of roads would produce
> a "flow" that would be at a consistent speed and
> actually make traveling from A to B shorter in
> time - verse doing 80MPH and then 15MPH over and
> over, not to mention the reduced amount of
> accidents (which bring traffic to a stop) that are
> a daily occurrence.
A theory that has absolutely no evidence to support it due to tons of confounding factors -- not the least of which is the fact that the highway capacity around here sucks, so there will always be congestion during rush hour.
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> Traffic would actually run much smoother...it is
> basic physics - having everyone travel the same
> speed on the long expanses of roads would produce
> a "flow" that would be at a consistent speed and
> actually make traveling from A to B shorter in
> time - verse doing 80MPH and then 15MPH over and
> over, not to mention the reduced amount of
> accidents (which bring traffic to a stop) that are
> a daily occurrence.
A theory that has absolutely no evidence to support it due to tons of confounding factors -- not the least of which is the fact that the highway capacity around here sucks, so there will always be congestion during rush hour.
Re: Holy Mother of God! $125 for 11 miles over speed limit??
Posted by:
Tyrone
()
Date: August 06, 2011 04:01PM
Those cameras aren't exactly hidden. You must be pretty fucking stupid to speed by one. Stop whining like a bitch and just pay your ticket.
Re: Holy Mother of God! $125 for 11 miles over speed limit??
Posted by:
don't want to pay
()
Date: August 06, 2011 09:26PM
Does anyone know Where, EXACTLY, is this speed camera mounted. supposed to be SE SW freeway at 9 th st. Everytime I'm on the freeway, I'm going the 40 mph speed limit because I don't know where it is and everyone is whizzing past me. I've looked and looked, can't see it. help please. It's supposed to be one of the three "busiest" cameras in dc.
Re: Holy Mother of God! $125 for 11 miles over speed limit??
Posted by:
Gordon Blvd
()
Date: August 06, 2011 09:33PM
Re: Holy Mother of God! $125 for 11 miles over speed limit??
Posted by:
quityerbitchin
()
Date: August 07, 2011 08:02AM
Why does it matter where the cameras are mounted? Watch your speed instead of looking for cameras and ways to beat the system.
Re: Holy Mother of God! $125 for 11 miles over speed limit??
Posted by:
Priapus
()
Date: August 07, 2011 08:06AM
Waahhhh,I can't. Other cars might pass me,wahhhhh. Right, homog?