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First 1st Ticket - Got nailed - Black Charger - Texas 96 mph in a 70 mph

Discussion in '360/430' started by tabiggs, May 26, 2009.

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  1. tabiggs

    tabiggs Karting

    Apr 28, 2008
    57
    Houston Texas
    #1 tabiggs, May 26, 2009
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    Coming back from Austin Texas yesterday - cruising around 95 mph on I-10 in route to Houston - Cop was hiding out getting gas at a gas station- Saw the F Car and proceeded to creep up behind me in a black charger and about 1/4 mile and ZAPPED me - Valentine Radar went crazy - slammed on my brakes but had no effect, it was just too late - Got me at 96 mph in a 70 but wrote me for 94 - Anything over 25 MPH goes through a different fine structure in Texas - so I guess he was kind of cool? to cut me a slight break. I have been driving back and forth to Austin for 8 years and never got a ticket - always seem to trust my Valentine and its saved me TONS of times, but obviously not this time.

    This guy new exactly what he was doing and we both kind of laughed when he pulled me over- I said "No Way, how did you get me, I am a pro at evading you guys!" He responded "I have been doing this full time for 10 years, and I know what I am doing" - I was feeding his ego in hopes to get off? Didn't work... I told him I was pushing around 120 mph (not true but wanted to see his reaction) - I asked him how fast he gunned me, he said 96 and told me he was going to get me one way or another :) -
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  2. GLEXPilot

    GLEXPilot Rookie

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    #2 GLEXPilot, May 26, 2009
    Fantastic picture!
     
  3. MD326

    MD326 Karting

    May 6, 2007
    192
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    #3 MD326, May 26, 2009
    Great story.. lol.

    So he got you on laser while moving in the same direction? Or did he pace you for a 1/4 mile?
     
  4. tabiggs

    tabiggs Karting

    Apr 28, 2008
    57
    Houston Texas
    #4 tabiggs, May 26, 2009
    I believe he got me on K or X Band - I dont think it was laser - he was behind me just enough where I could not really identify that he was a trooper - yes, going the same direction
     
  5. brokenarrow

    brokenarrow F1 Rookie

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    #5 brokenarrow, May 26, 2009
    Bummer. Get it plea bargained out if you don't request def'd adjudication.
     
  6. fc2

    fc2 F1 Veteran
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    #6 fc2, May 26, 2009
    bummer... great picture though
     
  7. patrickM3

    patrickM3 Formula Junior

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    #7 patrickM3, May 26, 2009
    Last edited: May 26, 2009
    I didn't realize a radar can clock an object accurately while moving in the same direction (I don't think they can, reliably at least). Even if he POP'd you on the way by, POP is off by a percentage as well due to the fluctuation in electricity powering up the gun for an "instant on" reading.

    Normally I'd say fight it, and it still might be in your best interest, but you kind of gave up your "5th" by confessing to him you went 120mph. Even if you were joking and were not going 120mph, that whole "anything you say will be used against you" is a real *****.

    Good luck!

    Patrick
     
  8. fastmover

    fastmover Formula Junior

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    #8 fastmover, May 26, 2009
    The picture is priceless! I would make that my wall paper!
     
  9. Derek Trotter

    Derek Trotter Formula 3
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    #9 Derek Trotter, May 26, 2009
    Maybe if you offered him some doughnuts and didn't mention that he should be out catching real criminals...........

    ;)
     
  10. dmark1

    dmark1 F1 World Champ
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    #10 dmark1, May 26, 2009
    Damn boy, you couldn't outrun that piece of **** Charger?

    (Just kidding - great pic!)
     
  11. Spider-Man

    Spider-Man Karting

    Mar 3, 2009
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    #11 Spider-Man, May 26, 2009
    nice pic!
     
  12. gandalfthegray.

    gandalfthegray. Formula Junior

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    #12 gandalfthegray., May 26, 2009
    I like the painted airbox covers, looks good!
     
  13. Solobagpiper

    Solobagpiper Karting

    May 6, 2009
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    #13 Solobagpiper, May 27, 2009
    Can you get it dismissed by going to traffic school?
     
  14. euro_king

    euro_king Formula Junior

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    #14 euro_king, May 28, 2009
    I think the doughnuts will work just fine
     
  15. OKA

    OKA Karting

    May 7, 2008
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    Houston, TX
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    #15 OKA, May 28, 2009
    Great pic.....Sorry to hear of the ticket. But get a lawyer. They don't cost much in TX and they are worth it. I just wen to court. Doing 70 in a 60 and no front plate. Lawyer got the speeding ticket thrown out and I just had to pay the fine and court costs for the front plate ($95)
     

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