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Old May 5, 2004 | 12:05 AM
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Yea i'm sorry but i never got a speeding violation before and i was going pretty fast.... i got caught for 87 in a 65 going to JMU on interstate 81..... cop was under a bridge on the shoulder.. at the woodstock exit. I expected him to be in the median.... he pulled a tricky one......I got pulled by a state trooper.. what can i expect on court.. my court date is june 22.... anyone got any input... i'm 18 years old.. turning 19 in july...

argg. i always take pics




Some one tell me whats the worse they can do.. and whats the least they will do... and what they probley will do... my driving record is pretty much clean.. parking tickets.. and one ticket for drifting...and this one ticket back in 2002 for illegal u turn but cop never showed up to trial so i dunno if its on my record... oh and a few exhaust tickets.. argg!
I'm freaking out.. people are telling me my liscense could and probley is going to get suspended i can't have my liscense suspended !!!! My life revolves around driving! i'm freaking out guys!

i also got a ticket for my exhaust.. i am going to put my stock one back on once i get a chance! ajsdjdlakjdaljls help!
Old May 5, 2004 | 01:49 AM
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Ticket say regular speeding or is it reckless driving?
Old May 5, 2004 | 02:31 AM
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thats the kicker......cause anything over 80 is technically a wreckless.....



all depends on trooper though. should be able to get school since its your first offense.....
Old May 5, 2004 | 02:46 AM
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You could have it taken.

Get a lawyer, proably get it down to improper driving unless you were a smartass to the cop.

Will save you money in the long run.
Old May 5, 2004 | 04:15 AM
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If it is written as reckless, I wouldnt be a bit suprised if you lost your license for at least 90 days, thats the price you pay for speeding...... You could get a restricted license during this period, but only could drive to and from work or school, and if your caught at another time, you totally lose your license and it would probably be for a much longer period.
Old May 5, 2004 | 04:20 AM
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I disagree. I think that since it is your first offense, you'll have to take driver improvement and maybe a little community service. But I don't think they will suspend it. The second time you get a wreckless they probably will suspend it.
Old May 5, 2004 | 04:42 AM
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20 over is wreckless, as is 80 mph. So, yeah, you may be in for it.
Old May 5, 2004 | 04:42 AM
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It all depends on the judge. I was caught doing 88 in a 65 on I-66 (off of 81).. and it was my first offense. I payed a pretty hefty fine ($180 including court fee) , and then sentenced to driver improvement clinic. Once I completed the clinic, it was lowered to a 79 in a 65 which is just speeding. I did not waste my money on a lawyer. Good luck with it.
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Originally Posted by Choodle
I disagree. I think that since it is your first offense, you'll have to take driver improvement and maybe a little community service. But I don't think they will suspend it. The second time you get a wreckless they probably will suspend it.

It was not his first offense, a ticket for "drifting", illegal u-turn, and equipment violations were admitted to. I say at least call a lawyer if its reckless, if its not, go to court and dont prepay, because your already on the officer's good side.
Old May 5, 2004 | 05:13 AM
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if he hasnt been to driving school since he turned 18, he should ask for driving school. i got caught doing 75 in a 45 about 5 years ago. i went in to court without a lawyer, didnt mouth off or anything, and got driving school. ask for it.



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