Ticket Help

[nickmk6r]

Last night I got pulled over with a friend, both got tickets for 70 in a 55. It was 2 lanes on each side of the road, officer going north, we were going south. As he went by he turned his radar on and pulled around, I knew we were screwed. Im fairly certain I wasnt going as fast as he says he clocked us at because my friend was passing me. Im 17, and if I dont win it in court I believe I lose my license for 3 months. Not sure what to do, need a license for school and work, but also dont want to go to court and lose to have my license suspended for a lot of the summer. Anyone have any tips? Have 6 days to make up my mind. Live in and got pulled over in Maine if that matters.


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[1ashchuckton]

Your only hope >>> Hire an attorney. If you don't you'll have no chance of winning. He may be able to get you to school & to work privileges if you do get a suspension. These kind of lessons are tough, so learn from them. Good luck.

 

[ahard48]

Your 17 with a golf R, don't speed with your friends if your license means that much to you.

 

[snobrdrdan]

Your 17 with a golf R, don't speed with your friends if your license means that much to you.

 

[c72k]

Ask your folks to pay it? I mean, they bought the R, so...

 

[nickmk6r]

Yeah money isnt really the issue. Just really want to keep my license if possible. Thanks for all the help, wish me luck. Have definetly learned from this one


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[Ihaterice]

If its your first offense call the court clerk and ask if there is anything he/she can do for you. I got clocked doing 90 in a 70 my first ticket at age 18 and I called and explained the situation politely, and they ended up reducing the speed so it wasn't a super speeder. The second time I got a super speeder I lawyered up immediately and got lucky they assigned an incorrect court date and so my lawyer helped me out and pushed back the court date another 3 months and the cop eventually just dropped the charge altogether. It was recommended I take a defensive driving course though which I did for insurance costs. I still get raped by my insurance now though thats just unavoidable unless you trade your car in for a civic or some shit. Oh well you live and you learn. I gotta wait another 2 years for my insurance to go down again. I drive like a decrepit disabled grandma now haha good luck bro!

 

[lilonespaz]

why would you lose your license? Is New Hampshire/Maine that strict when it comes to speeding?

In Florida you only loose your license (speeding wise) if its reckless like 29+ over the speed limit... they also can impound your car if you get caught going that high over the speed limit.. i may be a little off ion the numbers.

 

[Blakcard]

If you are a juvenile provisional license holder and are within the first two years of your license, a conviction for any moving violation will result in the following suspension.

First violation - 30 day suspension
Second violation - 180 day suspension
Third and subsequent violation - 1 year suspension
Depending on the violation additional requirements may be imposed prior to a suspension being restored.

An approved driver traffic offender program that meets Maine's Motor Vehicle restoration requirements (Upon completion of a course you will need a copy of the course completion certificate to submit to the Secretary of State for restoration of your driving privileges).
$200.00 reinstatement fee
Written and road re-examination
Community service if imposed by the court

 

[1ashchuckton]

Good luck. Must be nice that money is not an issue for you, sure is for me.

 

[lilonespaz]

If you are a juvenile provisional license holder and are within the first two years of your license, a conviction for any moving violation will result in the following suspension.

First violation - 30 day suspension
Second violation - 180 day suspension
Third and subsequent violation - 1 year suspension
Depending on the violation additional requirements may be imposed prior to a suspension being restored.

An approved driver traffic offender program that meets Maine's Motor Vehicle restoration requirements (Upon completion of a course you will need a copy of the course completion certificate to submit to the Secretary of State for restoration of your driving privileges).
$200.00 reinstatement fee
Written and road re-examination
Community service if imposed by the court

I do believe this is the answer you were looking for OP.
I know its fun now but when you get older you will look back at how stupid it is to drive extra spirited/racing on the roads.

 

[ahard48]

Good luck. Must be nice that money is not an issue for you, sure is for me.

Amen brother...

 

[nickmk6r]

If you are a juvenile provisional license holder and are within the first two years of your license, a conviction for any moving violation will result in the following suspension.

First violation - 30 day suspension
Second violation - 180 day suspension
Third and subsequent violation - 1 year suspension
Depending on the violation additional requirements may be imposed prior to a suspension being restored.

An approved driver traffic offender program that meets Maine's Motor Vehicle restoration requirements (Upon completion of a course you will need a copy of the course completion certificate to submit to the Secretary of State for restoration of your driving privileges).
$200.00 reinstatement fee
Written and road re-examination
Community service if imposed by the court

Yeah its my second violation.. last one was over a year ago and I just find 180 days a bit ridiculous i guess. Wish I wasnt so stupid about it. Hopefully I can work something out so I can drive all summer.


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[Philimon]

Good luck. Must be nice that money is not an issue for you, sure is for me.

Haters gonna hate.

 

[lilonespaz]

Haters gonna hate.

children gonna learn.