ecceeding basic speed law in Michigan

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by lucky131967, Jan 14, 2015.

  1. lucky131967

    lucky131967 Bobtail Member

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    got hit with a tkt . for basic speed law. they say driving too fast for conditions . involved in a several car trk accident. I did make contact with a trk that stopped in front of me . but the tkt is BS. they always say too fast for conditions. I could use some more experience in the art of getting this dismissed. Thankyou all in advance for your input.
     
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  3. Giggles the Original

    Giggles the Original Road Train Member

    you werent in that huge pileup, on I 94 were you ?
     
  4. girlsdrivetoo

    girlsdrivetoo Light Load Member

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    If you weren't going too fast for conditions, then the other truck must have pulled over in front of you just before slowing down. Right?.... no.... Maybe he was in reverse and actually hit you. Right?....no.....
    I am outta ideas here, help us out. How were you NOT going too fast for conditions?
     
  5. Hurst

    Hurst Registered Member

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    Any competent traffic lawyer can get it taken care of. Gonna cost.. but thats life.


    As far as going too fast for conditions.. well... no matter the conditions... had you been going slow enough you would not have run into the other vehicle. All accidents.. no matter the circumstance.. are avoidable in some way. Considering the weather up there right now I'd drop it down a notch just to be on the safe side.

    Hurst
     
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  6. rolls canardly

    rolls canardly Road Train Member

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    Rolls Canardly here,
    Sorry for your issues. The state cops around Pennsylvania use that as a "pile-on" offense,
    when they dislike either your attitude or somthing. Topping off the pile.
    Seriously, if you are inching in the parking lot, low gear, and tap somthing on dry pavement,
    you are too fast for conditions. Sorry. Good lawyer and big money. (Pay the ticket and move on.)
    Just re-read your post and see you did not get it for basic speeding, good for you.
    Best of luck and Happy Motoring,
    Rolls Canardly
    "Rolls down one hill, canardly get up the next."
     
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  7. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    I traveled thru MI many times and every time it seemed like eternity before entering the next state.They're very strict on the trk speeding law.
     
  8. rearview

    rearview Medium Load Member

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    Michigan is a Gulf state, upper and lower, with water on three sides. You must be driving in circles if it takes an eternity to get out of it. :biggrin_25523:
     
  9. lucky131967

    lucky131967 Bobtail Member

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    no. north of muskegan on 31
     
  10. Big Don

    Big Don "Old Fart"

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    Come on lucky! You say you have been driving for twenty years. You hit something. Pretty much prima facie that you were going too fast!

    As far as getting out of it, only you can decide if it is worth it or not to spend the bucks on a lawyer who may, or may not, get you out of it. Of course you can always appear in court yourself, provided you are physically able to get there. Tell the judge a good story, and you may get it reduced or kicked out altogether.

    Good luck with this.

    Oh yeah, if this is your only ticket in 20 years commercial, you are both lucky and good!
     
  11. McCauley

    McCauley Medium Load Member

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    1. Aim High in Steering
    2. Get the Big Picture
    3. Keep Your Eyes Moving
    4. Leave Yourself an Out
    5. Make Sure They See You
     
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