OldCoyote
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Post by OldCoyote on Jul 21, 2017 8:28:32 GMT -5
Well Old Coyote got a traffic ticket, first chargeable ticket since 1968!
Making a right turn on No Turns On Red!
I wonder if I can talk the Judge into dismissing this ticket based the fact that have not had a traffic ticket in 49 years.
Now that said I have had a ticket for Not having proof of insurance in the car, Yea I had insurance on the car, I didn't have a current card in the car, had to mail in proof to the court.
I also got a ticket years ago where the employer fail to have current tags on the truck I was driving, that was 33 years ago.
What are my chances of talking the judge into dropping the charge ,, any advise??
Even better yet I got this ticket test driving a new truck,, Yea I Was not paying attention,, This also the cops cherry patch.
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Post by hoops902 on Jul 21, 2017 8:30:15 GMT -5
This is what you get for trying to buy a new truck, YM karma sees you and punishes those who spend money frivolously.
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Tennesseer
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Post by Tennesseer on Jul 21, 2017 8:38:36 GMT -5
While you are in court, you might want to ask the judge to explain to you about the garnishment process.
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Post by swamp on Jul 21, 2017 8:55:20 GMT -5
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ken a.k.a OMK
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Post by ken a.k.a OMK on Jul 21, 2017 9:04:56 GMT -5
Here you can plead guilty with explanation. The judge will see your almost perfect record and only fine you $15 court costs.
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Green Eyed Lady
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Post by Green Eyed Lady on Jul 21, 2017 9:08:43 GMT -5
What? Garnishment? They are garnishing you for a traffic ticket?
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Post by Tennesseer on Jul 21, 2017 9:16:46 GMT -5
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Green Eyed Lady
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Post by Green Eyed Lady on Jul 21, 2017 9:32:05 GMT -5
Ok. I'm confused. What does that have to do with thread? I need more coffee!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2017 9:38:13 GMT -5
Ok. I'm confused. What does that have to do with thread? I need more coffee! Because it's the same OP? One where he's confused about how garnishment works. It's a joke...ask the judge while you're there.
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Green Eyed Lady
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Post by Green Eyed Lady on Jul 21, 2017 9:44:17 GMT -5
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Post by Chocolate Lover on Jul 21, 2017 15:04:10 GMT -5
Here you can plead guilty with explanation. The judge will see your almost perfect record and only fine you $15 court costs. Court costs here are as much as the ticket. The only benefit is not having something on your record. I'd kill for $15 in court costs. (I've had one for a blown out headlight in recent years, paying the ticket probably would have saved me $10)
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Post by NoNamePerson on Jul 21, 2017 15:51:53 GMT -5
Just ignore the ticket!!!
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Post by zibazinski on Jul 21, 2017 15:55:00 GMT -5
Just ignore the ticket!!! 😜
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Post by Rob Base 2.0 on Jul 21, 2017 16:12:12 GMT -5
lawyer up
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Post by billisonboard on Jul 21, 2017 16:36:39 GMT -5
You did the crime, pay the fine.
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Post by kittensaver on Jul 21, 2017 16:43:58 GMT -5
The judge is not going to give a tinker's damn that you haven't had a ticket in 49 years. You did something wrong and you have a ticket now. It's not about past good behavior, sorry. This ain't no parole hearing, lol
Sign up for traffic school to keep the ticket off your record. Either way it's gonna cost you money - no way out of it - so better to spend it on keeping your record clean.
And while you're at it, sign up for one of those Mature Driver refresher courses. Most insurance companies will give seniors a discount on their renewal with proof of course completion.
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Post by Rob Base 2.0 on Jul 21, 2017 16:45:17 GMT -5
Tell the truck salesman that you'll buy the truck if they pay the ticket
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Post by hurricanegirl on Jul 22, 2017 6:11:41 GMT -5
first I want to tell Old Coyote how much I enjoy reading his posts.
then, I seriously want to say that here in Massachusetts I have appealed two traffic tickets, both successfully. One reduced to -0- and the other reduced to $20.00 (from an original of $200.00 on each of them)
There was no "court hearing", I went to the office of the traffic department, and my defense was basically "stupidity". go for it
Especially with a "spotless" record, I think you will do fine and be glad you did
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Post by Happy prose on Jul 22, 2017 7:31:54 GMT -5
In NJ, before court, you can speak to the municipal prosecutor, and ask for it to be reduced to a non moving violation, like no seat belt. This way your insurance won't go up. Currently, they're only entertaining people with lawyers because they're so busy. Figure out what your insurance surcharge will be for three years- probably $200-$300 a year. If you have no points, it's most likely cheaper than hiring a lawyer. But try it by yourself anyway; all they can say is no.
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Post by Artemis Windsong on Jul 22, 2017 15:47:51 GMT -5
What's the fine?
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Post by justme on Jul 22, 2017 16:51:38 GMT -5
There's a new app called tickd that's supposed to help with that. I haven't used it though.
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Post by sesfw on Jul 22, 2017 18:56:33 GMT -5
OC ..... pay the fine and consider it a lesson learned
BTW ...... were you in FH at the time?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2017 20:48:43 GMT -5
Pay a lawyer double to keep it off your record and avoid the class. Have it declared a "parking ticket". They just want the money.
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OldCoyote
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Post by OldCoyote on Jul 23, 2017 0:44:38 GMT -5
Tell the truck salesman that you'll buy the truck if they pay the ticket Actually they already paid the ticket. they took the $170 off the price! I don't want to see the points, Insurance you know.
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Post by OldCoyote on Jul 23, 2017 0:58:42 GMT -5
I am going to, In fact I am hoping to get an Academy Award for my performance, Yes, it was just a couple of years ago after putting a hole in a gas line without doing a blue stake, I was facing many thousands of $ in fines, I looked the Senior Investigator straight in the eye, Said "Sir ,That hole over there was the start of my hole digging career that is the end of my hole digging career!! He let me go with a warning!
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Post by OldCoyote on Jul 23, 2017 1:00:02 GMT -5
OC ..... pay the fine and consider it a lesson learned BTW ...... were you in FH at the time? 101 & 7th ave Phoenix.
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Post by OldCoyote on Jul 23, 2017 1:01:41 GMT -5
This is what you get for trying to buy a new truck, YM karma sees you and punishes those who spend money frivolously. But, But, But, It was for my wife ,Now she won't let me have the keys!
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