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Port Conway Lane 07-25-2007 04:45 AM

Speeding Ticket
 
I got a speeding ticket in Texas 9 mph over the limit on a major highway.(route 10) $150 ticket. 2 points.

Problem: I live in Maryland. I received an advertisement from a lawyer who got my name from municipal court records. I would simply pay the $150 and still may do so but I'm concerned the points will increase my insurance. I'm not positive if Texas will share the info with Maryland.

The lawyer wants $50 to defend me and from what I can tell from the flyer I wouldn't have to appear in court.

Any advice?

timmgirvan 07-25-2007 05:35 AM

Port: I PM'd you....check the message and get back to me! Timm

3kings 07-25-2007 06:06 AM

This maybe to late for Port but may help others. Always ask for a warning!!! I have a few friends who work for the State Police and they swear if you are polite and ask for a warning it is granted more than half the time. You can't be going warp speed or be pissed and give smart ass answers. I was pulled over once since the advise, and was given a warning,

Hope it helps.

Cajungator26 07-25-2007 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 3kings
This maybe to late for Port but may help others. Always ask for a warning!!! I have a few friends who work for the State Police and they swear if you are polite and ask for a warning it is granted more than half the time. You can't be going warp speed or be pissed and give smart ass answers. I was pulled over once since the advise, and was given a warning,

Hope it helps.

I was pulled over last week and begged for a warning. It worked... thank God.

Left Bank 07-25-2007 02:42 PM

Only because you're a girl!!

Cajungator26 07-25-2007 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Kimmeastar
Only because you're a girl!!

Um, no. My driving record says otherwise. :o

dr. fager 07-25-2007 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Cajungator26
Um, no. My driving record says otherwise. :o

that you're not a girl?:confused:

timmgirvan 07-25-2007 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by dr. fager
that you're not a girl?:confused:

No....that she's a LEADFOOT!:)

FGFan 07-25-2007 03:46 PM

I had a similar situation before but in South Carolina and I don't live there, but it was WAY over the speed limit and mandatory court appearance. I was leaving the country a few days later for 2 months.
I was advised to contact the S. Carolina bar association for a referral.
Which I did, got a very good referral of a lawyer that frequently handled these types of cases. Fine was reduced, points not added and it all worked out well, and I was able to go overseas, cost me a good bit, but then again mandatory court so it was worth it.
I would suggest contacting the Texas Bar Assoc. for a referral. Good luck.

Mortimer 07-25-2007 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Cajungator26
I was pulled over last week and begged for a warning. It worked... thank God.

Describe "begged".

Danzig 07-25-2007 05:17 PM

my husband got pulled over in louisiana, they said pay it and they would not report it to the insurance company.

most states 'give you nine'--just pay attention to what time of the month it is, towards the end of the month, they might not give you so much leeway. but i flew by more than one trooper to and from chicago, not even a flash of lights.

Byebyemermaid 07-25-2007 06:44 PM

I would say over 25 years ago i got caught for speeding in Indiana while driving with a co-worker of mine.My NY license was suspended.I quickly asked my buddy for his license and at that time pictures were not on drivers licenses.It was late at night and we both hadn't shaved so we looked pretty beat up.He told me i could pay for the ticket and took us somewhere to get a money order and watched as i put it in the mailbox.After that we were on our way.My co-worker and i were the same built but their was a 15 year difference in age.I got away with one there.

ninetoone 07-25-2007 07:13 PM

I don't advocate speeding by any means, but 9mph over is ticky tack, especially considering what's out there. Good luck.

31lengths 07-25-2007 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ninetoone
I don't advocate speeding by any means, but 9mph over is ticky tack, especially considering what's out there. Good luck.

Being in the "biz", I would tend to agree....

Downthestretch55 07-25-2007 10:46 PM

I was never pulled in Louisiana.
Texas was a possible, But I've been pulled many times in NJ and NY.
I won't mention any names...oh, nevermind.

Thanks for the memories.

and, btw...miss cajun is a girl, and I think she knows her way outta a jam.
The legend of those eyes prceeds her.
And when those lashes get batted...

Mortimer 07-26-2007 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by DaHoss9698
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Port Conway Lane 10-15-2008 11:59 AM

To update over a year ago on this speeding ticket :

Forty bucks I shelled out to a lawyer proved worthwile.
The case was dismissed, points dropped as well as the $150 fine :$: :D !

AeWingnut 10-15-2008 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Port Conway Lane
To update over a year ago on this speeding ticket :

Forty bucks I shelled out to a lawyer proved worthwile.
The case was dismissed, points dropped as well as the $150 fine :$: :D !

so why did it take so long?
or did it?


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