Ticket question?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Trucker1115, Jul 10, 2016.

  1. Pedigreed Bulldog

    Pedigreed Bulldog Road Train Member

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    ..so you felt the need to pass that ONE MORE CAR before cutting him off and mashing the brakes to hit the ramp? Pulling head-up-the-rectum stunts like that, you shouldn't have a CDL.

    I have absolutely no sympathy for anyone who gets in a hurry to be the first one to the scene of a crash...especially if they wish to be considered a "professional driver". OP should consider himself lucky the ticket was the only immediate consequence, as it could have been far worse.

    Exactly.
     
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  3. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    I've been thinking about this today.

    Seems to me, to be able to make the case of "participation in a speed contest on a public road", the LEO would need to have observed BOTH parties traveling at a relatively high rate of speed while running alongside each other. I can't see that happening here.

    I have a feeling this was a matter of overcharging, and is at worst "negligent driving".
     
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  4. BUMBACLADWAR

    BUMBACLADWAR Road Train Member

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    Yeah... s... happens,I guess.That "street racing" charge will be the worst part to get around.If you have enough "Grip" you can shave some points easily enough,but that street racing won't be looked upon favorably by a Safety Dept.JMO
     
  5. BUMBACLADWAR

    BUMBACLADWAR Road Train Member

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    Maybe,"Exhibition of Speed"? Like the kids do after they"really done running at the dragstrip.
     
  6. Big Don

    Big Don "Old Fart"

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    Depending on what your state vehicle code says, these charges could be one and the same. Covers everything from exhibition to street racing. Depends on how the laws are worded.
     
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  7. Big Don

    Big Don "Old Fart"

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    @Trucker1115 Well, I do hope the OP will tell us how this turns out in court. All we have is how the OP sees it.
    May be an entirely different perspective from the cop. Hell of it is there is so much that is totally subjective in enforcing a lot of the law. And if you get a cop who is a jerk, or is having a bad day or whatever, anything is possible.
    I really do hope the OP will keep us in the loop here!
     
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