MattM 0 #1 March 17, 2003 It was my first one so can I get it thrown out? The state trooper said it would be 2 points on my insurance.... (60 in a 45) I'm screwed. how much will my insurance go up? Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #2 March 17, 2003 Claim you just made your first skydive, and was full of adrenaline ____________________ Say no to subliminal messages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #3 March 17, 2003 Quote It was my first one so can I get it thrown out? Depends on the state. Quote how much will my insurance go up? Depends on the state (I guess I could check your profile....) I got a ticket, too! Grrr. Oh well. 86 in a 65! Woo woo! Great way to start the day! I just checked out your state....funny...you are in one of like 8 states that I don't have easy access to laws/data/etc. I even have Alaska! I'll see if I can dig up anything, though. If you like to speed move to Montana or Maryland (Maryland has one of the lowest "point" systems for minor violations. You're first violation is given zero points.)There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattM 0 #4 March 17, 2003 i'll never be able to afford to skydive again....... Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brucewayne 0 #5 March 17, 2003 Most of the time if you go to court and talk to the judge they will reduce it. And in some cases you can go through traffic school and get it removed from your record so it won't impact your insurance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Droopy 0 #6 March 17, 2003 It was all because of me. I was driving like a couple inches behind him. I saw the trooper and slamed on brakes making it look like Matt passed me. By the time he passed us i was going about 45. SORRY www.paracletexp.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #7 March 17, 2003 Matt, Screw the ticket as we simply must skydive in April. Honestly, if you go to court your chances of having it at least reduced is much better. Good luck. Next time let Droopy lead. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattM 0 #8 March 17, 2003 Quote Matt, Screw the ticket as we simply must skydive in April. Honestly, if you go to court your chances of having it at least reduced is much better. Good luck. Next time let Droopy lead. I'm looking forward to it as I don't know many of the people on the list for the gathering. Maybe I'll be able to afford it! Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMMarich 0 #9 March 17, 2003 I don't know how they do it where you live but here if its your first ticket, you can be very respectful of the Judge and ask if there is any way you can go to driving school or some program like that? If you are young (in school) explain to him that you are saving for school and your insurance going up will really hurt you and you will not speed again blah blah blah. You get the idea. Here (Alabama) its almost a shoe in that you can get your first ticket thrown out. Josh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #10 March 17, 2003 The reason there is a list is so you can make sure to meet some new people. If you need me to explain to the judge that you need the cash to jump I'll be happy to. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFKING 3 #11 March 17, 2003 Quote It was my first one Here's our first case of beer for the Raeford gathering in a few weeks....I just got a ticket a few months ago for doing 75 in a 55. $100 to a lawyer, and $125 to the court, and it was reduced to "improper equipment", which meant no points and no insurance rate hike. Don Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattM 0 #12 March 17, 2003 a lawyer? where do I find such a creature? Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #13 March 17, 2003 Your FIRST one!!!!! ..........................BEER BEER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #14 March 17, 2003 Lucky you. One jumper at my DZ got a DUI saturday night, another got busted driving stoned on pot, 10 miles from the DZ going the wrong way from where he lives... _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessd 0 #15 March 17, 2003 In my state (MA) your insurance does not go up for your first ticket. It will prevent you from moving down points for a couple of years though. "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raefordite 0 #16 March 18, 2003 You dweeb! I can't believe you got a ticket. Of course with Droopy hanging out with you - anything is possible. Contact Scott S. - he has lots of history with local attorney's for such matters. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Droopy 0 #17 March 18, 2003 Quote You dweeb! Of course with Droopy hanging out with you - anything is possible. *** Quote Dang so what you saying? www.paracletexp.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunman 0 #18 March 18, 2003 Your insurance company won't find out if nobody tells them. I had a SHIT LOAD of tickets when I lived in Michigan and my insurance company didn't know about any of them, because when I started the policy I had zero. Then I moved to NC and had to get new insurance, so the insurance carrier ran my record and my rates were through the freaking roof. So just don't change insurance carriers and you'll be okay. Unless your state has some policy where the DMV calls your insurance company and tattles on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
