Connecticut Speeding Laws Question

[pats-hater]

Just received a ticket for 85 in a 65. Sucks. $296 fine.

Cop threw my NJ Family Member PBA card back at me, literally threw it at me.

Here's the deal though, he was on the right shoulder, not on the median and he had ZERO lights illuminated.

Do I stand a chance of beating this ticket?

[Scikotic]

If he shows up to court, no. If he doesn't, yes.

[steves850]

I had the same shit happened to me. $310 ticket I fought it and got it knocked down to $100. Probably your best bet.

[Mantana Soss]

If he shows up to court, no. If he doesn't, yes.

Eh. Half the time, if he isn't there, they will adjourn the case till a time he is. Everyone scratches everyone's back in this sector, if you fight the system, you usually use, you gotta roll with the punches.

Usually that means trading your points for a more expensive ticket, or just seeing if you can get it knocked down a level.

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Depends on state law regarding the cop's stance, I'm not sure if he has to show off that he's there, especially not sure regarding CT. All states different.

Either way, call the number on the ticket, they will usually give you a decent idea of how much you can do remotely vs in person.

I speak from experience. Driving my GTI the way I like to can be very expensive, both on tickets, insurance, and my $400 Valentine One radar detector (saves my ass seriously at least once a week). I average 38 minutes for my 45 mile commute. That's driveway to driveway.

[ukilledkenny]

Eh. Half the time, if he isn't there, they will adjourn the case till a time he is. Everyone scratches everyone's back in this sector, if you fight the system, you usually use, you gotta roll with the punches.

Usually that means trading your points for a more expensive ticket, or just seeing if you can get it knocked down a level.

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Depends on state law regarding the cop's stance, I'm not sure if he has to show off that he's there, especially not sure regarding CT. All states different.

Either way, call the number on the ticket, they will usually give you a decent idea of how much you can do remotely vs in person.

I speak from experience. Driving my GTI the way I like to can be very expensive, both on tickets, insurance, and my $400 Valentine One radar detector (saves my ass seriously at least once a week). I average 38 minutes for my 45 mile commute. That's driveway to driveway.

If you show up and the cop doesn't the only way it gets adjourned is if you let it happen. All you need to do is wait around until they finally call your case and then move for dismissal when they get through with the legal mumbo jumbo.

[Mantana Soss]

If you show up and the cop doesn't the only way it gets adjourned is if you let it happen. All you need to do is wait around until they finally call your case and then move for dismissal when they get through with the legal mumbo jumbo.

Okay, but if he is there, and you plead not-guilty, you're going to have your tickets with a delicious court fees topping.

[ukilledkenny]

Okay, but if he is there, and you plead not-guilty, you're going to have your tickets with a delicious court fees topping.

That would be correct.

I just know from experience that cop not showing up equals automatic win unless you let them fool you. Usually they go through a ton of crap about your case and then ask you if you have an application. People that don't know any better usually say no at that point because they have no idea what the Judge is asking for. If you say no then it does get adjourned, if you tell them you would like to move for dismissal you walk away smelling like a rose.


Other than hoping for the cop to no show your best bet is to call them and see if you can do anything over the phone. Usually, if your record in the state is clean, you can get it knocked down to something lower just because they don't want people showing up at court.

[SixFeetDeep]

Ive fought two speeding tickets in CT, one was thrown out, and the other reduced by more than half.

[Mantana Soss]

That would be correct.

I just know from experience that cop not showing up equals automatic win unless you let them fool you. Usually they go through a ton of crap about your case and then ask you if you have an application. People that don't know any better usually say no at that point because they have no idea what the Judge is asking for. If you say no then it does get adjourned, if you tell them you would like to move for dismissal you walk away smelling like a rose.


Other than hoping for the cop to no show your best bet is to call them and see if you can do anything over the phone. Usually, if your record in the state is clean, you can get it knocked down to something lower just because they don't want people showing up at court.

Good information, thanks.

[pats-hater]

I'm def going to go to court and try to fight it.

I just always thought cops had to have at least their cab lights on...

Cop was a real dick too.

I know Royal Tee fought a red light ticket after the Bengals game last year and lost even thought the cop didn't show 3 times. He is a Puerto Rican though and I'm a honkey.........

[Mantana Soss]

He is a Puerto Rican though and I'm a honkey.........

Ahh, the cop got him for 2nd Degree DWB: Driving While Brown.

Naturally not as serious as 1st Degree DWB: Driving While Black.

Funny, DWA and especially DWAF (Asian Female) is by far the most heinous, but seldom do cops ticket for it.

[pats-hater]

Racial profiling doesn't exist Soss.


TGA is the best poster on TGG.

[Mantana Soss]

Racial profiling doesn't exist Soss.


TGA is the best poster on TGG.

I have an entire profiling system when I'm driving to determine the risk factor of my fellow drivers. Points are given for race, age gender, type of vehicle, actions, etc.

I have determined via this system that the most dangerous driver possible would be an old asian female, on her phone, driving a Ford Excursion.

I believe the world would instantly end at my witnessing of that combo.

[James Hasty]

Here is a handy tip that I learned the last time I went to traffic court:

If you plead guilty and mail in the fine, the amount is whatever it says on the back of the ticket.

If you show up (whether you plead guilty or not) the amount of the fine is whatever amount the judge pulls out of his ass.

On another note, I understand giving women the right to vote but I am still wondering who thought it would be a good idea to let them drive.

[pats-hater]

I cannot for the life of me remember the last time I saw an Asian driving an Excursion, male or female.

[Mantana Soss]

I cannot for the life of me remember the last time I saw an Asian driving an Excursion, male or female.

That's why we should be safe. But women in excursions are SCARY.

[Murrell2878]

If you didn't give him a hard time you will likely get it reduced. Were you actually going 85 or were you going faster and he reduced the speed?

[Murrell2878]

I'm def going to go to court and try to fight it.

I just always thought cops had to have at least their cab lights on...

Cop was a real dick too.

I know Royal Tee fought a red light ticket after the Bengals game last year and lost even thought the cop didn't show 3 times. He is a Puerto Rican though and I'm a honkey.........

You can get pulled over by off duty cops here and there are always unmarked cop cars as well that will pull you over, so I don't think the lights thing will hold up.

[Mantana Soss]

You can get pulled over by off duty cops here

That SUCKS!

[RevisOfNazareth]

I have an entire profiling system when I'm driving to determine the risk factor of my fellow drivers. Points are given for race, age gender, type of vehicle, actions, etc.

I have determined via this system that the most dangerous driver possible would be an old asian female, on her phone, driving a Ford Excursion.

I believe the world would instantly end at my witnessing of that combo.

Take a nice drive through Lawrenceville, Georgia if you're ever in Atlanta

[pats-hater]

If you didn't give him a hard time you will likely get it reduced. Were you actually going 85 or were you going faster and he reduced the speed?

I was very cordial with the guy.

He told me he clocked me at 87 but only wrote the ticket for 85 because 86+ is a misdemeanor and requires a court date.

[KOZ]

I was very cordial with the guy.

He told me he clocked me at 87 but only wrote the ticket for 85 because 86+ is a misdemeanor and requires a court date.

"Maybe you can hold my wallet while you're writing the ticket, Mr. Trooper. There's $100 dollars in there, or maybe there isn't, you know what I mean?"

[Mantana Soss]

"Maybe you can hold my wallet while you're writing the ticket, Mr. Trooper. There's $100 dollars in there, or maybe there isn't, you know what I mean?"

You'd better offer him more than that, these guys are making at least 75K

[The Great American]

Okay, but if he is there, and you plead not-guilty, you're going to have your tickets with a delicious court fees topping.

I've always been taught to man up and take responsibility for your actions but how in the heck can you possibly plea not guilty to a speeding ticket 20 miles per hour over the limit?

[Hobbes3259]

I have an entire profiling system when I'm driving to determine the risk factor of my fellow drivers. Points are given for race, age gender, type of vehicle, actions, etc.

I have determined via this system that the most dangerous driver possible would be an old asian female, on her phone, driving a Ford Excursion.

I believe the world would instantly end at my witnessing of that combo.

Don't come to my town :mad:

[pats-hater]

I've always been taught to man up and take responsibility for your actions but how in the heck can you possibly plea not guilty to a speeding ticket 20 miles per hour over the limit?

This coming from the resident retard who believes President Bush was a straight shooter.

If it is illegal for the officer to be on the shoulder without any of his lights illuminated, then the act of pulling me over and giving me the ticket should be negated.

Therefore, I should beat the ticket.

[KOZ]

This coming from the resident retard who believes President Bush was a straight shooter.

If it is illegal for the officer to be on the shoulder without any of his lights illuminated, then the act of pulling me over and giving me the ticket should be negated.

Therefore, I should beat the ticket.

Is there a CT vehicle/traffic code provision, or something similar, that says police officers MUST have their exterior lights on when not in pursuit?

[Mantana Soss]

I've always been taught to man up and take responsibility for your actions but how in the heck can you possibly plea not guilty to a speeding ticket 20 miles per hour over the limit?

Because what's legal has nothing to do with what's right or what's moral.

[The Great American]

This coming from the resident retard who believes President Bush was a straight shooter.

If it is illegal for the officer to be on the shoulder without any of his lights illuminated, then the act of pulling me over and giving me the ticket should be negated.

Therefore, I should beat the ticket.


I really hope you do. But do us ALL a favor ... please take the money saved and go see a therapist. I'm much deeper in your head than I thought.

[pats-hater]

I really hope you do. But do us ALL a favor ... please take the money saved and go see a therapist. I'm much deeper in your head than I thought.

Lol.

Thanks for the kind words though.

[Mantana Soss]

Lol. If I were you, I'd get a divorce lawyer because I'm much deeper in your wife than you ever dreamed you could be.

On a side note, I was going to say deeper in her ass but figured I might get banned for doing so.

Then I realized that I'm not attacking a TGG member personally so I should be all good.

Thanks for the kind words though.

Actually, going after family of members is significantly worse.

[The Great American]

Lol. If I were you, I'd get a divorce lawyer because I'm much deeper in your wife than you ever dreamed you could be.

On a side note, I was going to say deeper in her ass but figured I might get banned for doing so.

Then I realized that I'm not attacking a TGG member personally so I should be all good.

Thanks for the kind words though.

Reality is sometimes a bitter pill to swallow.

I think more posters here would believe I'm in your head before they would ever believe you touching the lovely and talented Mrs. TGA. Enjoy your dream.

[pats-hater]

Lol.

Thanks for the kind words though.Repaired filler

[pats-hater]

TGA, you are definitely not "in my head".

This is a message board, not life.

My friends and family are in my head, I actually care about them.

This is all just vapor within the ether.

[The Great American]

TGA, you are definitely not "in my head".

This is a message board, not life.

My friends and family are in my head, I actually care about them.

This is all just vapor within the ether.

:rofl::rofl::rofl: No one believes that!

[pats-hater]

:rofl::rofl::rofl: No one believes that!

By "in my head" do you honestly believe my only thought while perusing this site is to interact with you?

If so, you are sadly mistaken.

If you were a better poster, I would have no issue with you but unfortunately you are not.

[The Great American]

By "in my head" do you honestly believe my only thought while perusing this site is to interact with you?

If so, you are sadly mistaken.

If you were a better poster, I would have no issue with you but unfortunately you are not.


You admitted to having an "e-beef" with me in one thread. Go ahead and have the last word ... I've got work to do.

[MBGreen]

so....being incessantly annoying = living in someone's head?



interesting.

[The Great American]

so....being incessantly annoying = living in someone's head?



interesting.

It's his decision. He can decide to ignore threads or respond with snarky comments. He always chooses the latter.

[bojanglesman]

so....being incessantly annoying = living in someone's head?



interesting.

Maybe its the other "head". That seems like it would hurt.

[GreenMachine]

It's his decision. He can decide to ignore threads or respond with snarky comments. He always chooses the latter.

Hey skippy, didn't p-h start THIS thread and YOU responded?

[The Great American]

Hey skippy, didn't p-h start THIS thread and YOU responded?

Yes sir, I did respond to his post. But I challenge you to find any post where I've been rude or disrespectful to him. AND I certainly haven't claimed to have been intimate with his wife. Just look at his current Location.

I think I've taken the high road.

[GreenMachine]

Yes sir, I did respond to his post. But I challenge you to find any post where I've been rude or disrespectful to him. AND I certainly haven't claimed to have been intimate with his wife. Just look at his current Location.

I think I've taken the high road.

SO, if you do not want contact with him, put him on ignore or don't respond to his threads.

You can't piss and moan if there are options for you.

As for his location, you baited him. Yours has been mocking him for months.

[The Great American]

SO, if you do not want contact with him, put him on ignore or don't respond to his threads.

You can't piss and moan if there are options for you.

As for his location, you baited him. Yours has been mocking him for months.

Sorry, sir. Didn't mean to come across as pissy and moany.

[GreenMachine]

Sorry, sir. Didn't mean to come across as pissy and moany.

So you switch to condescending?

[ace_o_spades]

I think more posters here would believe I'm in your head before they would ever believe you touching the lovely and talented Mrs. TGA.

I call hornet.

[pats-hater]

I call hornet.

So do I.

Balls Deep!!!!!!!!

[The Great American]

I call hornet.

Denial is more than a river in Egypt.

[pats-hater]

Forgot to update. Went to court last Monday. They dropped my fine to 100 smackeroos and no points,

All I did was show up.

When I told the "handler" that I shouldn't have the ticket cause the cop didn't have his lights on he laughed in my face.

Either way, CT is cool with lowering ticket fines apparently.

[pats-hater]

hahhaha TGA. This thread was fun.

Balls Deep.

[BadgerOnLSD]

Speeding is justified because it's the only way to get back the time one loses during traffic.

My logic is flawless.

[Miamipuck]

Fuck driving slow. There is nothing worse than some douchebag schlep driving the speed limit. Get out of my way you maggot eating piece of shit.

[Theo Huxtable]

I got pulled over a few months back (54/40) and I had a meeting with the "special prosecutor" or whatever. He offered me an unfair plea bargain (Everyone else got parking in a no parking spot, he offered me a disobeying a traffic control) so I denied it, now going into court I'm wondering how to subpoena the officers notes / proof that he tested the radar / any diagrams he's going to use. Does anyone know how to go about doing that?

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