500$ ticket, it is NOT reasonable

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  1. passport220

    passport220 Road Train Member

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    Cost me $100 for the one I missed in Iowa. Cop had me turn around and go back through, I was 100% legal otherwise. I just paid it, the only item on my record so it has not caused me any problems.

    A dash cam could help in this type of case, if the signage really did not show it was open.
     
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  3. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    Longarm Road Train Member

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    This is exactly why they've gone to the flashing signs. Remember when you actually had to pay attention and read the sign?

    Can we expect Vegas Strip style lighting in the not too distant future?
     
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  5. Eeyore05

    Eeyore05 Medium Load Member

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    Don't do the crime if you can't do the time!
     
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  7. bzinger

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    Daydreaming ? Yep we all do it from time to time , ID fight it if able ...I recently got a ticket in carrizzo springs tx for bein off the truck route cause my mind was elsewhere ...it happens .
     
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    Don't miss a no trucks sign in Gladewater TX. 750 bucks is what not making that right on the bypass will cost you.
     
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  9. bzinger

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    Mine was like 280 bucks ...a dui was only slightly more lol...muni fine fine so paid it and moved on ...only me to blame.
     
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    Yea he assured me it was a civil penalty, wouldn't affect my license. I almost #### a squealy worm when the clerk told me the damage
     
  11. bzinger

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    No point in crying on my end the route was marked ...bet your can I pay attention to truck route signs on towns I'm not familiar with now ...I will say we seem to be a cash cow for some of these cash strapped towns.
     
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