normiss 640 #1 November 21, 2008 Piggies are already out in force with speeding tickets ready for everyone. Slow down folks! I must have seen 12 cops yesterday on I-4 just going to/from the Harley stealership. On bikes, with laser. I love my Escort Passport. co-worker got a ticket yesterday - 22 in a 20. fuckers have lowered speed limits all over the damn place! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladydyver 0 #2 November 21, 2008 Our prime season was about 3-4 weeks ago when it was still warm...it is a little cooler now (a whopping 33 degrees this morning) so it hasn't been quite as bad. My pet peeve is where they hide right at where the speed limit changes. DPH # 2 "I am not sure what you are suppose to do with that, but I don't think it is suppose to flop around like that." ~Skootz~ I have a strong regard for the rules.......doc! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simplyputsi 0 #3 November 21, 2008 Quote Our prime season was about 3-4 weeks ago when it was still warm...it is a little cooler now (a whopping 33 degrees this morning) so it hasn't been quite as bad. My pet peeve is where they hide right at where the speed limit changes. I believe there is a buffer zone where the speed limit changes, but it's probably less than 1/4 mile. I'd fight any ticket given in a change over zone.Skymama's #2 stalker - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamajumps 0 #4 November 21, 2008 Quote Piggies are already out in force with speeding tickets ready for everyone. Slow down folks! I must have seen 12 cops yesterday on I-4 just going to/from the Harley stealership. On bikes, with laser. I love my Escort Passport.co-worker got a ticket yesterday - 22 in a 20. fuckers have lowered speed limits all over the damn place! DAMN! 22 in a 20... hope he/she is planning on fighting that one.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LadiDadi 0 #5 November 21, 2008 In Washington state they're having a "Seatbelt Crackdown". Some of the cops are actually using night vision goggles to look into your car at night to see if you have your seatbelt on or not. And, yes, they can pull you over just for that and give you a ticket for $120 (I think it is). While I don't think that there should be laws to protect people from their own bad choices, nor should there be punishments for them - BUCKLE UP PEOPLE!If you can't laugh at yourself, I'll be happy to do it for you. **************************** Be like the cupcake and suck it up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #6 November 21, 2008 Quote Piggies are already out in force with speeding tickets ready for everyone. Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darius11 12 #7 November 21, 2008 Here too man. In RI they have been out in insane numbers. Some one needs to commit some real crime. I got a ticket for going 35 in a 25 on a road that has nothing but sod fields around it. but i am paying it as i was speeding. I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #8 November 21, 2008 QuoteWhile I don't think that there should be laws to protect people from their own bad choices, nor should there be punishments for them - BUCKLE UP PEOPLE! While I think I'm such a great Libertarian kind of guy that doesn't interfere (isn't everyone, in their own opinion?), I like seatbelt laws. Darn it, they save lives, they are right there, and so many knuckleheads refust to wear them. If it takes the threat of a $100+ ticket to persuade them, so be it. It indirectly keeps my insurance rates lower. I know there are a million arguments against my logic. Sorry, I just feel that way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #9 November 21, 2008 If you can't pay the fine don't do the crime (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #10 November 21, 2008 TAx revenue is down they have to make it up somewhere elseDivot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 640 #11 November 21, 2008 I don't. Nor do I think for a second that speeding tickets are in the interest of public safety either. Generally, they are for revenue. That's obvious by the LOWERING of speed limits now that the municipalities are having cash flow issues...but anyway...I just wanted to remind everyone and give them a heads up! might need that cash for strippers, beer, and weed you know! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #12 November 21, 2008 It is all a matter of priorities. Now that the drug gangs in Orlando are shooting less than 100 people per month, they are moving on to the other Major Crime Issues. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 640 #13 November 21, 2008 Since they can't find Caley - might as well write tickets. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #14 November 21, 2008 Being an upstanding (but not very high) law abiding and good citizen. I just thought that it was my patriotic duty to point out that if one is going to be naughty on the road then one should not feel too bad about paying for the Police Christmas party ones fine. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #15 November 21, 2008 Whew! I thought this thread was going to be about Skymama getting ready to lay some keep down on us. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dynamicedge 0 #16 November 21, 2008 I've got an Escort Passport 8500 X50 too! Fuckin love it! If it wasn't for her I would be in jail and/or more broke than I am now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piahenzi 0 #17 November 21, 2008 they're putting in stop signs all over the place in my village with a total of 5000 people...and ticketing like mad.. it's ridiculous...but it is NY after all so... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,098 #18 November 21, 2008 QuoteI believe there is a buffer zone where the speed limit changes, but it's probably less than 1/4 mile. I'd fight any ticket given in a change over zone. I tried that with a Judge once. "The officer had to see me decelerating from 45 to the 35 speed limit since I was down to 39 when he clocked me" The Judge told me the sign is where that speed limit starts, so be decelerated by then. $75.00 + court costs Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,366 #19 November 21, 2008 QuoteQuoteI believe there is a buffer zone where the speed limit changes, but it's probably less than 1/4 mile. I'd fight any ticket given in a change over zone. I tried that with a Judge once. "The officer had to see me decelerating from 45 to the 35 speed limit since I was down to 39 when he clocked me" The Judge told me the sign is where that speed limit starts, so be decelerated by then. $75.00 + court costs Yep. The "buffer zone" is a myth. "Speed zone ahead" sign means what it says. "Speed limit XX" is what it is RIGHT THERE."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prodiver913 0 #20 November 21, 2008 Will do. Thanks for the tip. Also, all you do when you get stopped for speeding is ask to see their laser gun and see if it's within calibration. If it isn't then you're free and clear, if it is then you pretty much just guaranteed yourself a ticket. I'm completely in favor of the separation of Church and State. My idea is that these two institutions screw us up enough on their own, so both of them together is certain death. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LOSTandCRAZY 0 #21 November 21, 2008 Easiest way to avoid a ticket??? Don't speed! "Get these balls!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prodiver913 0 #22 November 21, 2008 that's probably the best method I'm completely in favor of the separation of Church and State. My idea is that these two institutions screw us up enough on their own, so both of them together is certain death. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dynamicedge 0 #23 November 21, 2008 ummmmmmmmmm, no Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #24 November 22, 2008 Quote If you can't pay the fine don't do the crime Yup Looking at a $120 fine right now 2 points off my ticket, just gotta hold on to my last 4 until next monthMy bike dont like doing the speed limitYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dynamicedge 0 #25 November 22, 2008 My niece's little pink bicycle with tassles doesn't like the speed limit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites