nakenyon
Go Kart Champion
- Location
- Middletown, PA
Hi,
I got pulled over on Saturday for the first time ever on the NY Thruway...somewhere in Monroe. I was going 80 (didn't even realize it) on a 65. As soon as I saw the cop sitting on the left I immediately slowed down, but it was too late. I told her I've never been pulled over before. She was nice and gave me a ticket for going 74 on a 65. Only 9 MPH over the limit.
My questions are below:
What kind of money am I going to be shelling out? Should I contest this to possibly lower fine and wipe possible points? Will this affect my insurance? I live in New Jersey, so how does living in a different state come into play?
Should I just plead guilty?
Thank you.
I know you guys are saying she gave me a break, but I don't think the actual officer gets involved unless you continue to plead not guilty. And because she gave me 74 on a 65 instead of 80, then isn't that the speed that she really tracked? Otherwise she would lying?
I think if I plead not guilty, I go to the court and then offered a deal to plead guilty, possibly no points, lesser fine?
Look it up or call the district court. She may have given you that 9 over BECAUSE it has no points attached to it. It's a pretty specific number.
I don't understand why you're planning on fighting it when you don't definitely know what the penalties are. You should figure that out before you make a decision.
And yes, she is "lying" on the ticket. That happens all the time. My point is she probably did so for a reason. The reason could be: A) to penalize you more, or B) to penalize you less. I'm banking on B since I doubt the penalties are higher for less mph. In other words yes she is giving you a break.
Find out what the penalties are, THEN figure out if you think she gave you enough of a break or not.
I agree that it would be silly to fight this since the cop already lowered the amount. If you push them by pleading not guilty, well...you are guilty. And actually guilty of going faster than she is saying. So...yeah.
I disagree that the courts don't know about cops changing tickets. It's all part of the system. The one time I had to go to court for a traffic issue the officer literally told the judge that he was going to change the penalty because I was cooperating.
I agree with everyone above. The officer clearly cut you a deal at the site of the traffic stop. You can get a lawyer and fight it, but that will cost you at least the amount of the fines and possibly more. Yes. Points will possibly increase your insurance premiums, however it's not a guarantee. I wrecked my car in June and was cited for careless driving. I was certain my insurance was going to go up, but I got my renewal in February and there was zero increase. I wouldn't poke the bear, so to speak, with the officer, she can easily put your ticket back to 80mph if you're in front of the right judge.
wow thanks for reminding me, I completely forgot about my parking ticket.
One hot dog ended up costing me almost $120...smh
That's an expensive parking ticket