First speeding ticket in the MS3

[camrycev6]

So I have been driving it since March 2007, and I have always been a fairly fast driver. Not aggressive per se, but certainly --- shall we say --- offensive. I don't use a radar detector (I hate them... I have got a speeding ticket every time I have ever used one.) because they don't work very well, and they lull you into a false sense of security. I say keep your eyes peeled, look for likely "spots", check your mirrors, and remember almost any unmarked car could be a cop --- so always give it a solid look before you blow by.

Anyway, two state troopers (marked) were working in a pair and I got nailed. I saw one, caught him in time --- but he called ahead to his buddy (I assume) and I got it 1/4 mile down the road when I sped back up.

Oh well, I haven't had a ticket in 6 years, so I am going to go to court, plead guilty with an explanation and everyone tells me I will get a PBJ. (No points!)

Here is to paying better attention next time...
(drive2)

 

[mckraut]

Sorry to hear that man. I'm due for one any day now because my luck will run out sooner or later, I'm sure. I don't drive like a maniac, but on an open stretch of road I will get into it from time to time.

I agree with you on the radar detector thing. When I had one years ago I got 2 tickets because I depended on it too much. I prefer to just use common sense these days.

 

[camrycev6]

You are right my friend! in my 17 odd years of driving, I have used three different radar detectors and I got nailed in a matter of days or weeks with each one. Without using a radar detector, I average one about every 5 years. Cops that pulse you (with a laser or otherwise) are going to nail you everytime. These guys aren't stupid.

Well, again, let's hope for the PBJ, otherwise it is 2 points for me!

 

[Antoniogut]

courts give peanut butter and jelly?

 

[SwampAss]

Probation before Judgement. Stupid MD. Va gives AFNL tickets.

 

[SwampAss]

*AFNL = ass **** no lube

 

[MikeHTally]

Every detector I've ever owned has paid for itself many times. If I'd had the Bel 995 in the 300C, I'd have avoided the last ticket I got.

 

[shane02pro5]

Pretty much everyone on the freeway goes 85+ but it's mostly local country road driving for me so radar detector+++!!! My car stands out from most of the redneck trucks around here!

I don't speed much but I tend to get to the limit with the tires smoking more often than not!

 

[lestat13]

I'm using a 8500 X50 and it has saved my ass many times.... but there are also times I've been cops out WITH GUNS IN HAND and not a peep..... laser

but yeah.... drive smart. know where they hang out and keep your eyes open for mobile officers. thats the best way to do it

 

[SwampAss]

The nice thing about Va is that radar detectors are also illegal.

 

[Donas64]

If I'm elected president, I'd have much stricter license tests, much longer learning periods.........and raise all major highway speed limits to 75!

 

[shane02pro5]

Move to Texas it's 70 on most freeways!

 

[Hyun]

or move to georgia, we have something called georgiabahn

 

[SwampAss]

or move to georgia, we have something called georgiabahn

and the biggest cornfed troopers I ever did see. I'm not a skinny feller but I got pulled over by a Bryan County's finest that made me look like Dick Gregory. He made me happy all I was getting was a speeding ticket.

 

[Betelgeuse]

With radar detectors you get what you pay for. But I do agree that they can lead to a false sense of security so I also keep my eyes peeled and am very careful about where I speed. The detector is certainly a nice compliment though, and have more than paid for itself. It's also helps that 99% of the cops around here user radar .

My first ticket in this car was what prompted me to get the detector in the first place. Two cops behind some bushes with a radar gun. I was so friggin pissed I didn't get one earlier. Definitely the best $200 I've spent.

 

[Donas64]

or move to georgia, we have something called georgiabahn

You mean hwy 285?

 

[hard2kill]

and the biggest cornfed troopers I ever did see. I'm not a skinny feller but I got pulled over by a Bryan County's finest that made me look like Dick Gregory. He made me happy all I was getting was a speeding ticket.

Who is Dick Gregory??

Yeah Georgia typically isn't a place you want to get cought speeding in.

 

[autoxes]

You mean hwy 285?

400

 

[SwampAss]

Who is Dick Gregory??

damned kids!

 

[Shiroi_ms3]

That does suck but its not as bad as what happened to me.

I think I had the car for a total of like 30 minutes and I got pulled over for speeding (even tho I was going with the traffic) and switching lanes without using the turn signal.
On top of that I didn't have a license with me because I left it at the dealership for collateral for a title on my old car. At least the cop was nice enough and understood that I left the license there, so no ticket for that but the $75 speeding one was sucky.