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A question for those of you familiar with Grapevine

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by hunts2much, May 18, 2010.

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  1. May 18, 2010 #11
    hunts2much

    hunts2much Medium Load Member

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    That's another thing that bugs me... I usually set the cruise for 59 in cali (61 in the dessert) but today I noticed an unusually high amount of bears out with big trucks pulled to the side. I knew it was one of "those days" so I ran at 56 all day long only to get caught speeding on the Grapevine. What I wouldn't give to start this day over. Worst part is I had all the time in the world to make my stop.

    I'm definitely going to look into my options as far as at least getting the ticket reduced. As of right now I have no idea how to deal with this as I live in Michigan and can't exactly make a court appearance in Cali.
     
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  3. May 18, 2010 #12
    GuysLady

    GuysLady Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    I have traveled Grapevine many many times... despite the fact that most people simply think it is a speed trap or a cash cow or whatever... the speed limit is what it is for a reason. Grapevine is a killer. Not because the truckers cannot handle Grapevine itself, but because of the SoCal morons who run it and the #### they pull on the trucks..

    Remember that the speed limit is the speed *LIMIT* not the speed suggestion. Get a lawyer, if you insist, but it's a waste of money. THe judge in Taft, and the judge in Bakersfield are both hard***es...
     
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  4. May 18, 2010 #13
    hunts2much

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    Can you expand on this a little more?? I thought it was 20 over before things got ugly for a commercial driver.
     
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  5. May 18, 2010 #14
    Emulsified

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    Just write a letter when you post bail for the ticket, pleading guilty to 45 in a 35. the judge will likley accept that since they can keep your money anyway.
     
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  7. May 18, 2010 #15
    ssbowles

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    Oh come on GL...you expect us to believe that Cali 4-wheelers can't drive around trucks?? Surely you joust...:biggrin_25522::biggrin_25525:
     
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  8. May 18, 2010 #16
    hunts2much

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    Not good news. You don't by chance have any suggestions on who to call for a local lawyer do you?
     
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  9. May 18, 2010 #17
    ssbowles

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    I couldn't swear to it, but I was told that 15 over "could" be written as wreckless operation....
     
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  10. May 18, 2010 #18
    bubba mark

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    It can be depending on the officer writing the ticket.
     
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  11. May 18, 2010 #19
    Bigray

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    it's 15 as i recall.
     
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  12. May 18, 2010 #20
    GuysLady

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    Unfortunately, no. I have not dealt with what I refer to as "Grapevine ****-ups" in a LONG time... I have told every driver I deal with on a normal basis that they an find somewhere else to mess up, just NOT THERE!
     
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