What have you done to get out of a ticket?

MissAudacious · 08-10-2012, 07:18 PM

would love to hear your stories!
what have u done to get out of a ticket, lower the fine, or to get an alternative punishment?

I didnt try getting out of the ticket when i got pulled over, but i mailed in a letter explaining my situation with this little note on the check. u think it will work?

Grantizzle · 08-10-2012, 07:20 PM

lol.... cool thread.

2 dizzy · 08-10-2012, 07:21 PM

which ticket?

Speeding ticket? No seatbelt ticket? No insurance ticket? Wreckless driving ticket? Talking on cell phone ticket? Changing lanes without signaling ticket? Which one do you want to know how I got out of it? I'd be more than happy to share.....

MissAudacious · 08-10-2012, 07:24 PM

Originally Posted by 2 dizzy

which ticket?

Speeding ticket? No seatbelt ticket? No insurance ticket? Wreckless driving ticket? Talking on cell phone ticket? Changing lanes without signaling ticket? Which one do you want to know how I got out of it? I'd be more than happy to share.....

anything bike related.

2 dizzy · 08-10-2012, 07:26 PM

got out of a huge speeding ticket on a bike. once.

anderszx6r · 08-10-2012, 07:27 PM

I bent over and took it in the ass. (I paid the ticket

)
Speeding 94 - 60 zone. Cop was on my ass for a while, I was in a hunch just slabbing to seattle :[

WaGigKPN · 08-10-2012, 07:30 PM

Got a ticket for improper lane change. Went to court to state my side of what happened. Before court started i asked to see the officers report. I got it and saw the form had a part listed asking what lanes the violation took place. It was not filled in so i asked for the testimony to be suppressed. Judge agreed and ticket dismissed!

2 dizzy · 08-10-2012, 07:35 PM

speeding. 82 in a 60. did a few things.

typed up a letter requesting an smd expert. sent certified copy to the court. took a second copy into the clerk and had them stamp it that said recieved. when i got to court, i showed the judge the letter requesting the smd expert. also showed the certified letter reciept showing the court clerk received the letter. then asked if the smd expert was there. he wasn't. I asked for the ticket to be dismissed because i had the right to a fair and speedy trail and since i was there and they had proper notice i couldn't afford a second court date, taking off time from work. the judge agreed. dismissed the ticket.

courier11sec · 08-10-2012, 07:37 PM

Haha.
Good luck. I hope it goes better than I expect it will.

clutchrow · 08-10-2012, 07:49 PM

Story behind the ticket? Were you nice to the cop?

MissAudacious · 08-10-2012, 07:57 PM

Originally Posted by clutchrow

Story behind the ticket? Were you nice to the cop?

Cop said i was riding 79 in a 55. I was completely nice to the cop. didn't argue or give attitude.
it was on i205 heading towards Washington at night.

In my letter I explained that I'm in school and can't afford a ticket. and that I'm a new rider, still feel uneasy riding at night. Also that there weren't many cars out to give me a speed of reference.

I hope it works

Grantizzle · 08-10-2012, 07:58 PM

your speedometer should give you a speed reference.

Exile04 · 08-10-2012, 08:12 PM

thats between me and the officer

clutchrow · 08-10-2012, 08:20 PM

Originally Posted by MissAudacious

Cop said i was riding 79 in a 55. I was completely nice to the cop. didn't argue or give attitude.
it was on i205 heading towards Washington at night.

In my letter I explained that I'm in school and can't afford a ticket. and that I'm a new rider, still feel uneasy riding at night. Also that there weren't many cars out to give me a speed of reference.

I hope it works

Indicated speed in the 80's, screaming along on a 250 at night w/ little traffic around you. Yeah that's going to get you the wrong kind of attention real fast.

I'd recommend following a fast car or cruise in the slow lane when it's clear @ 5 over or whatever is the norm for that stretch. Don't stand out.

Exile04 · 08-10-2012, 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by 2 dizzy

which ticket?

Speeding ticket? No seatbelt ticket? No insurance ticket? Wreckless driving ticket? Talking on cell phone ticket? Changing lanes without signaling ticket? Which one do you want to know how I got out of it? I'd be more than happy to share.....

That sounds alot like my rap sheet almost exact.

anderszx6r · 08-10-2012, 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by clutchrow

Indicated speed in the 80's, screaming along on a 250 at night w/ little traffic around you. Yeah that's going to get you the wrong kind of attention real fast.

I'd recommend following a fast car in congested traffic or cruise in the slow lane when it's clear @ 5 over or whatever is the norm for that stretch.

I usually run 10% above the speed limit, so I am usually moving faster than cars, and not so fast that they cannot react to me if they actually do see me in their mirrors..

ZXWUT? · 08-10-2012, 08:33 PM

Those Hyosungs will get away from you if you're not careful...

MissAudacious · 08-10-2012, 08:41 PM

Originally Posted by 2 dizzy

speeding. 82 in a 60. did a few things.

typed up a letter requesting an smd expert. sent certified copy to the court. took a second copy into the clerk and had them stamp it that said recieved. when i got to court, i showed the judge the letter requesting the smd expert. also showed the certified letter reciept showing the court clerk received the letter. then asked if the smd expert was there. he wasn't. I asked for the ticket to be dismissed because i had the right to a fair and speedy trail and since i was there and they had proper notice i couldn't afford a second court date, taking off time from work. the judge agreed. dismissed the ticket.

wow u sound like an expert at this. lol Sounds like it worked out for you.

Originally Posted by clutchrow

Indicated speed in the 80's, screaming along on a 250 at night w/ little traffic around you. Yeah that's going to get you the wrong kind of attention real fast.

I'd recommend following a fast car or cruise in the slow lane when it's clear @ 5 over or whatever is the norm for that stretch. Don't stand out.

I completely agree. I'm having a hard time with speeding

maybe it's the whole newbie thing idk
I need to get out of it fast though... it's too expensive
maybe some time at PIR would help take care of the urge

anderszx6r · 08-10-2012, 08:46 PM

I know some areas where cops rarely are... you can go pretty fast (I consider 160~ going pretty fast) will that fulfill your need for speed? Or do you just like to go fast everywhere?

clutchrow · 08-10-2012, 08:52 PM

Originally Posted by MissAudacious

I completely agree. I'm having a hard time with speeding

maybe it's the whole newbie thing idk
I need to get out of it fast though... it's too expensive
maybe some time at PIR would help take care of the urge

As a new rider your senses will be overwhelmed. Over time you'll relax and have extra attention to spare for things like regularly checking your mirrors, your speed.

If you're the lead vehicle or isolated, you need to be regularly flicking your eyes down at the speedo. If you're nervous, just get paced by a car.

Unfortunately you ride a 250 with a 5th gear top. You might find it hard to relax at such high RPMs.


08-10-2012, 07:18 PM	#1
MissAudacious Training Wheels Joined: Jul 2012 From: Vancouver, WA I Ride: Hyosung gt250r	What have you done to get out of a ticket? would love to hear your stories! what have u done to get out of a ticket, lower the fine, or to get an alternative punishment? I didnt try getting out of the ticket when i got pulled over, but i mailed in a letter explaining my situation with this little note on the check. u think it will work? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-10-2012, 07:20 PM	#2
Grantizzle Joined: Feb 2008 From: Mill Creek, Wa I Ride: slower than you with a bigger grin!	lol.... cool thread. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-10-2012, 07:21 PM	#3
2 dizzy Shredder Joined: Jul 2009 From: Anywhere I can get to on my bike I Ride: 2000 GSX-R 750	which ticket? Speeding ticket? No seatbelt ticket? No insurance ticket? Wreckless driving ticket? Talking on cell phone ticket? Changing lanes without signaling ticket? Which one do you want to know how I got out of it? I'd be more than happy to share..... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-10-2012, 07:26 PM	#5
2 dizzy Shredder Joined: Jul 2009 From: Anywhere I can get to on my bike I Ride: 2000 GSX-R 750	got out of a huge speeding ticket on a bike. once. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-10-2012, 07:27 PM	#6
anderszx6r Endorsed Joined: May 2012 From: Ridgefield WA	I bent over and took it in the ass. (I paid the ticket ) Speeding 94 - 60 zone. Cop was on my ass for a while, I was in a hunch just slabbing to seattle :[ __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-10-2012, 07:30 PM	#7
WaGigKPN Peg Dragger Joined: Mar 2012 From: Gig Harbor, WA I Ride: 2002 Honda VFR800	Got a ticket for improper lane change. Went to court to state my side of what happened. Before court started i asked to see the officers report. I got it and saw the form had a part listed asking what lanes the violation took place. It was not filled in so i asked for the testimony to be suppressed. Judge agreed and ticket dismissed! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-10-2012, 07:35 PM	#8
2 dizzy Shredder Joined: Jul 2009 From: Anywhere I can get to on my bike I Ride: 2000 GSX-R 750	speeding. 82 in a 60. did a few things. typed up a letter requesting an smd expert. sent certified copy to the court. took a second copy into the clerk and had them stamp it that said recieved. when i got to court, i showed the judge the letter requesting the smd expert. also showed the certified letter reciept showing the court clerk received the letter. then asked if the smd expert was there. he wasn't. I asked for the ticket to be dismissed because i had the right to a fair and speedy trail and since i was there and they had proper notice i couldn't afford a second court date, taking off time from work. the judge agreed. dismissed the ticket. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-10-2012, 07:37 PM	#9
courier11sec Moto2 Contender Joined: Sep 2008 From: where they don't have lawns. I Ride: Red bike, Brown truck, various collections of junk held together poorly.	Haha. Good luck. I hope it goes better than I expect it will. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-10-2012, 07:49 PM	#10
clutchrow Endorsed Joined: May 2012 From: Portland, OR I Ride: FZed6	Story behind the ticket? Were you nice to the cop? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-10-2012, 07:58 PM	#12
Grantizzle Joined: Feb 2008 From: Mill Creek, Wa I Ride: slower than you with a bigger grin!	your speedometer should give you a speed reference. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-10-2012, 08:12 PM	#13
Exile04 Peg Dragger Joined: May 2010 From: Renton, Federal way, Enumclaw, WA Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: 08' SV650s	thats between me and the officer __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-10-2012, 08:33 PM	#17
ZXWUT? Novice Racer Joined: Sep 2007 From: Bremerton, WA I Ride: 05 625 SMC	Those Hyosungs will get away from you if you're not careful... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-10-2012, 08:46 PM	#19
anderszx6r Endorsed Joined: May 2012 From: Ridgefield WA	I know some areas where cops rarely are... you can go pretty fast (I consider 160~ going pretty fast) will that fulfill your need for speed? Or do you just like to go fast everywhere? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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