The grapevine claimed my CDL

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by LB1, Feb 16, 2020.

  1. Flat Earth Trucker

    Flat Earth Trucker Road Train Member

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    I've received a speeding ticket on the Grapevine, too, but for the other direction. 64 in a 55. Fought it via TVC. Kern county busted it down to a log violation. $450 fine.
     
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  3. Cat sdp

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    Yup, get a lawyer that practices in or very near the town that court house is in.......


    Good luck....


    And remember justice may be blind but she’s not cheap....

    My last ticket cost me $1500 but the cop agreed to toss the ticket.
     
  4. mustang190

    mustang190 Road Train Member

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    Could have been worst.
     
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  5. 074344

    074344 Road Train Member

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    LB1,

    I just found your post. Sorry for being late to the party. You will definitely need a good attorney! You also need to pay more attention to detail. A mile before the 35 MPH sign, there is a sign that says truck speed limit is 45 MPH. I know, I drive over the Grapevine 5 days a week. Good luck to you.
     
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  6. Odin's Rabid Dog

    Odin's Rabid Dog Heavy Load Member

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    I laugh every time I read the thread title. Not "I screwed up and got caught speeding," oh no.
     
  7. not4hire

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    Did you give him small bills in a paper bag?
     
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  8. Cat sdp

    Cat sdp . .

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    Like my personal attorney says
    “ justice might be blind but she ain’t cheap”
     
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  9. Brettj3876

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    That's like on us-6 in pa by P&G bunch of 25-35mph truck speeds in a 55. I always see trucks hauling ### down the hills. A ticket like that, most places will crucify you for that.

    Can't do anything about it now. Someone will still hire you tho if you look hard enough. Look at smaller companies and just be honest with em
     
  10. northstarfire0693

    northstarfire0693 Heavy Load Member

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    Now that you have realized your mistake and I hope you learned from it. The next step is to get a lawyer. That is your only hope in this case.
     
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  11. scott180

    scott180 Road Train Member

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    You messed up. You owned it. Good for you. People giving her a hard time read her post and not just the title. It is a bad title though :) . I consider myself a decent driver and have never gotten a moving violation in a rig (knock on wood) but there has been times I would have if Johnnie Law was watching at the right moment. I am glad to see there are so many infallible drivers on the forum.
    Lawyer up and be careful on them hills, your kids need ya.
     
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