alarimer
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Tue Jul-15-08 06:11 PM
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I got a speeding ticket today. |
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I'm such a dumbass!
I was driving to Houston to pick up a job application for a Fish and Wildlife (yes I had to show up in person to get it, although I live 200 miles away). I got pulled over near Point Comfort. I saw the 55 mph sign and realized I was going too fast but it was too late. I didn't argue; handed my license and insurance before he even asked for.
I am going to go the defensive driving route again. It ends up being about even for me, even with having to pay the court costs because I get a break on my insurance for a couple of years with a defensive driving certificate.
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pokerfan
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Tue Jul-15-08 06:39 PM
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1. With $4 gas, I can't afford to speed |
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How fast were you going?
I once got popped for 59 in a 55 on a remote interstate.
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alarimer
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Tue Jul-15-08 06:54 PM
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On a state highway, where the speed limit changes all the time. From 70 down to 55, then to 45 or 30m in towns.
It sucks that they would give a ticket for anything less that 10 miles over.
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Tue Jul-15-08 07:00 PM
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4. It was an emphasis patrol |
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They were stopping everyone.
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Tue Jul-15-08 06:57 PM
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:pals:
I am a chronic speeder and history shows that I get a ticket every 4 years or so - just to keep me in check.
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alarimer
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Tue Jul-15-08 10:42 PM
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5. I am little pissed at myself because it's money I don't need to spend. |
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And a reminder to pay more attention when I drive. I was just not paying enough attention to the signs and whatever.
But I have to option to take defensive driving and that will actually reduce my insurance a little bit so I am not hugely upset.
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Tue Jul-15-08 10:49 PM
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6. Just a business cost for me |
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Wed Jul-16-08 07:26 AM
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7. Don't feel bad. I got one two weeks ago. |
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I was speeding to get around a big truck. I was going 66 miles in a 45-mph zone. Didn't see the cop until it was too late. I am not so much worried about the fine, but that my insurance rates will go up.
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