I got a speeding ticket recently. I live in NC, and was pulled over the other day for doing 70 in a 55 zone. I had my cruise control set to 55, but now my brother mentioned the last time he rode in my car and we were doing 55 it felt like a lot faster. I'm thinking my speedometer is off, possibly because I just replaced a couple of tires.
Anyway, if get my speedometer tested and it turns out it was off, would that get me out of paying for the ticket?
Also, if so, I'm taking my car to get inspected today. If the mechanic says the speedometer is off, will that count?
Anyway, if get my speedometer tested and it turns out it was off, would that get me out of paying for the ticket?
Also, if so, I'm taking my car to get inspected today. If the mechanic says the speedometer is off, will that count?
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1st: it wasn't blatant disregard, I had my cruise set at the speed limit.
2nd: I live in the middle of nowhere. Buses don't come out here, it's a 30 minute drive to anywhere near a train station.
3rd: Let me rephrase: I do not have 300 dollars to pay for the DMV's ******* up my registration and causing a ticket for an overdue inspection and expired tags too. I don't have the 160 for the speeding ticket. I didn't ask if I should pay it or not, I asked if there's a way out of paying it.
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Next time you get pulled over for speeding, wait until the cop gets out of his car and speed off.
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You might get a "mercy" break but I wouldn't get too optimistic. It's your responsibility to keep the vehicle you drive in safe and proper working order. Some magistrates might tack on a little something for defective equipment. Especially since this excuse isn't very original. Different size wheels/tires will affect accuracy of a speedometer. You knew the tires were changed, so........
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1st - there is no way 15 mph difference unless you put TALL tires on the car.
2nd - doesn't matter - law says you are to maintain your vehicle
3rd - as a driver you should have noted a change in percieved speed.
No one in court would believe you didn't notice a 15 mph difference.
pay it, you own it, pal.
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1. Sell the car.
2. Use the profit from the sale to pay the speeding ticket.
3. Use the remaining money to purchase a bicycle for local travel, and train/bus fare for intercity travel. I have never gotten a speeding ticket while sitting on a train.
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New tires won't make a 15 MPH difference in your speedometer. Find some other excuse to explain your blatant disregard of the posted speed limits.
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You can hang the speeding ticket up, and start punching it. No seriously, here's what you do. Go to court and act like you are slow. Before you go put the act on for someone else, until you have them convinced that the judge will feel sorry for you.
1st: it wasn't blatant disregard, I had my cruise set at the speed limit.
2nd: I live in the middle of nowhere. Buses don't come out here, it's a 30 minute drive to anywhere near a train station.
3rd: Let me rephrase: I do not have 300 dollars to pay for the DMV's ******* up my registration and causing a ticket for an overdue inspection and expired tags too. I don't have the 160 for the speeding ticket. I didn't ask if I should pay it or not, I asked if there's a way out of paying it.
Answer :
Next time you get pulled over for speeding, wait until the cop gets out of his car and speed off.
Answer :
You might get a "mercy" break but I wouldn't get too optimistic. It's your responsibility to keep the vehicle you drive in safe and proper working order. Some magistrates might tack on a little something for defective equipment. Especially since this excuse isn't very original. Different size wheels/tires will affect accuracy of a speedometer. You knew the tires were changed, so........
Answer :
1st - there is no way 15 mph difference unless you put TALL tires on the car.
2nd - doesn't matter - law says you are to maintain your vehicle
3rd - as a driver you should have noted a change in percieved speed.
No one in court would believe you didn't notice a 15 mph difference.
pay it, you own it, pal.
Answer :
1. Sell the car.
2. Use the profit from the sale to pay the speeding ticket.
3. Use the remaining money to purchase a bicycle for local travel, and train/bus fare for intercity travel. I have never gotten a speeding ticket while sitting on a train.
Answer :
New tires won't make a 15 MPH difference in your speedometer. Find some other excuse to explain your blatant disregard of the posted speed limits.
Answer :
You can hang the speeding ticket up, and start punching it. No seriously, here's what you do. Go to court and act like you are slow. Before you go put the act on for someone else, until you have them convinced that the judge will feel sorry for you.
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