Out of state speeding ticket

[exharleyscott]

Has anyone had any luck hiring an out of state lawyer, to fight a speeding ticket on your behalf? Got one last week in MO. for 13 over by a Mo. trooper. I had not seen a car in 20 min., crested a hill and there he was, comming head on at me. Willing to pay fine don't need the points. Any suggestions? Thanks.

[RedBeemer]

13mph over is speeding? If that small of a blip is going to jack your insurance rates enough to retain a lawyer, maybe you should take a look at your driving/riding skills that give you so much interaction with LEO's :D

[exharleyscott]

First violation in 22 years. Always fight the first one!!!

[ian408]

I hate to start this again but I think it's worth fighting any ticket you get.


Ian

[bmwcliff]

I always fight any ticket, to me its the principle vs. the obvious fund raising the Leos are doing. Have had most reduced to just 99.00, no points, one was even dismissed. Worth fighting in my opinion. :dunno

[Pat Carol]

It some cases, if the area from where you were given the ticket is a large metropolitan area. It would be a major inconvenience for the LEO to show up for court.
If it was a small rural area. The only inconvenience for the LEO would be having to leave the Greasy Spoon Cafe' and go to court. More than likely he will show up.
Now one thing that I have learned when being pulled over by an LEO is to admit my guilt when asked why I have been pulled over. My answers always end with sir or maam. It has worked several times. I guess I am just plain lucky.
I never argue or display a poor attitude. I hate to kiss major booty and brown nose but, if it keeps my record clean, so be it.
Plus it helps being a firefighter in some cases. As I open my wallet up to get my license, I make sure the LEO can get a look at my badge. It sure helps break the ice. I then get questioned of what the badge is for. Then the discussion changes and we start talking about our jobs. After 10 to 15 minutes the LEO will tell me to take it slow and have a nice ride. No ticket. :clap

Take Care & Ride Safe
Pat Carol

[jmerlino]

Now one thing that I have learned when being pulled over by an LEO is to admit my guilt when asked why I have been pulled over.

That might work for you with your firefighter's badge, but no one should ever - ever - admit guilt, especially if you think there's a chance you might challange the ticket in court. If that fact comes up, you're pretty much sunk right there.

[moa84843]

The two main things when being pulled over; Be polite and never never admit guilt. With younger drivers they are also normally asked if "I can look in your trunk, saddle bags, car, motorcycle, or anything else" The answer is always a polite NO. A lot of pressure is often placed on younger drivers to give away their rights.

[ratiron]

Several times I've copped to stupidity, ie, "I must have been crazy to have been going that speed". Another one that I've used in several states and it has always worked is this: "My driving record is clean and I'd hate to contaminate it with a citation, any way we can make this a warning, Officer?" Hey, whatever works. What does LEO stand for?

[jmerlino]

What does LEO stand for?

Law Enforcement Officer. (Generic term that encompasses patrolmen, state troopers, sherriff's deputies, or what have you.)