got pulled over for riding a motorcycle

[TheIglu]

Yup. Lucky he didn't look at me cross or I woulda slapped him silly for being a jerk!

He was coming up Rt.2 in an unmarked town Explorer. I looked back when merging, no traffic for at least 200 yards and ripped up a couple gears. About a mile later I got off the highway. He said he saw me get goin, tried to catch up to me but was unable to. He followed me off onto Rt.140 and caught up to me there where I was doing a reasonable speed. He was nice about the whole thing, reasonable and explained why it was a bad idea. I agreed and told him that I did know better. He also asked when the last time I got a speeding ticket was and I was happy to say the last time I had a ticket on my record was 10 years go.

Can't complain, I was fully expecting a ticket. He estimated my speed relative to his own. He asked me how fast I thought I was going and I was honest with him (over 85 at least I said).

[TheIglu]

HOW THE HELL IS HE A BASTARD? HE LET YOU OFF

Internet sarcasm....making fun of people for picking on cops who are just doing their jobs.....

[nefarious]

HOW THE HELL IS HE A BASTARD? HE LET YOU OFF

D D D

[newgixxerchic]

wow how did ppl not pick up on that... i mean I had to read it twice but at least I was smart enough to pick up on it...

[Crash Dummy Denno]

Internet sarcasm....making fun of people for picking on cops who are just doing their jobs.....

woopsies

[TheIglu]

Just in case anyone else can't see the obvious differences between situations, let me spell it out for you.

I'm not picking on Degs. His situation was different from mine and I agree with how he handled it. Not that it matters, but I figure I don't want people thinking I'm taking a jab at him. I'd do the same thing if I was put in his position.

[RandyO]

Had my hearing today. This is how the shiz went down.


Magistrate: I see you are here for a lane violation! I assume you were traveling in the breakdown lane?

State cop (interrupting): No, it was an extremely dangerous lane 3 to lane 2 change.

Magistrate: Mr. Sinclair, why are you coming in for a hearing?
:

[snip]

I think you won your case as soon as the cop interrupted cop shoulda known better

[Hoser]

If it's all true then he is not laying BS at all let alone thick. Are you pissed that a cop pulled a BS ticket and got called on it?

Wow......your not even close.

Of course I'm glad he got off........I'm just teasing him about the Angelic picture he painted of himself.



I don't think he should have received a Citation in the first place.

BTW Degsy, hows your wife?

[SarahLyndsey]

and when i fight it he'll be there and tell the judge that i am lying and i get fucked....

fight it anyways, just showing up usually takes some $ off the fine just for making the effort to be there, and if the cop doesnt show they usually just drop it alltogether

[Degsy]

Wow......your not even close.

Of course I'm glad he got off........I'm just teasing him about the Angelic picture he painted of himself.



I don't think he should have received a Citation in the first place.

BTW Degsy, hows your wife?

Lol, I laid it on thick, but it's all true. The missus and kid are doing great, BTW.

...and you're right. The whole thing was bogus. I told nef how to fight it. I think there's a pretty good chance of Ryan and jacob both getting not responsible findings if they approach it in the right manner.

It cost me a day off work when I could least afford it and probably $30 in fuel and $10 in parking. bullshit, but what can you do?

If found not responsible, you should get a flat $25 or so for your time wasted by the state.

I was tempted to ask for a court date just so I could question the cop in court, but nowadays there's too much chance that the judge and the cop are buddy-buddy and then you lose.

derek

[Hoser]

Lol, I laid it on thick, but it's all true. The missus and kid are doing great, BTW.


derek

The Baby's here?

[Crash Dummy Denno]

what does clocked 1/4 mile mean?


is that radar estimation or what?

[wfd38383]

what does clocked 1/4 mile mean?


is that radar estimation or what?

No not a radar estimation. For a LEO to issue a motor vehicle citation while estimating/clocking speed (driving behind you matching cruiser speed to vehicle speed) LEO has to follow vehicle for at least 1/4 mile.

[Suf Daddy]

Each situation has a different level to reach to determine "guilt". Shorter distances for lower speeds and zones..........That's why "thicky Settled" on an older MA sign means something. Check the DMV drivers' manual.

"http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/90-17.htm"
Chapter 90: Section 17. Speed limits

Section 17. No person operating a motor vehicle on any way shall run it at a rate of speed greater than is reasonable and proper, having regard to traffic and the use of the way and the safety of the public. Unless a way is otherwise posted in accordance with the provisions of section eighteen, it shall be prima facie evidence of a rate of speed greater than is reasonable and proper as aforesaid (1) if a motor vehicle is operated on a divided highway outside a thickly settled or business district at a rate of speed exceeding fifty miles per hour for a distance of a quarter of a mile,

All this and more from:
Massachusetts Traffic Laws - Findlaw for the Public -

-Suf Daddy

[Crash Dummy Denno]

i got my ticket lowered to the smallest amount but its still on my insurance so wtf - i lost