NCdriverVMGH
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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? North Carolina (NC)
I was ticketed going 51 in a 35, 330 ft (I measured) before a blinking red light and stop sign on a route I take daily to college. It was not a hard stop a very smooth routine without an incident stop. The cop, in an unmarked SUV, was behind me. I had no idea. When the street was clear, I crossed it only to have the lights behind me. I freaked out thinking they had changed the flashing red light to a solid traffic light, they did not. I had no idea what he could have charged me with as I was not speeding, I didn't squeal my tires, I am in a 7-year-old minivan!! He asked me where I was going in such a hurry. I wasn't in a rush, I had no classes ahead of me, I had 2 hours until I had to pick up my kids from preschool, I was just going to catch up on some computer lessons.
I did not have my license on me (I had left it in my other pants from when I dropped off my aging mother at the airport and needed to show ID) but I did have my Costco card! No ticket for no license, weird huh?
He gave me a ticket and told me to just send in the payment. I was so shaken I forgot to ask for a proof of receipt of his radar (did he even have a radar gun? I was not allowed to get out of my car). The ticket is computer generated and states R 51 S.
I spoke with a local cop/personal friend of a different county, he knew who the ticketing officer was without me naming him. He said that cop is heartless and merciless. Great!
Now, I found a website that gives the time/distance/speed for a car to brake in enough time for a hard stop. I also found a study, posted by the local paper, that cops give more tickets in NC during economic distress to raise funds for local projects/schools/police dept. The town just had a new school built and the same cop won a commendation for "service to the town". Fundraising!
I have pictures, maps, etc. Court is Friday. ******Does the ticketing cop have to be in court when I am? I know in other states if the cop does not show up the case is dismissed. Does that hold true for NC? ******
****Any other tips on how to get out of the ticket?*****
We seriously cannot afford anything. We have already had to have charitable assistance just to pay our mortgage.
Thank you.
*****Addendum********
My husband and I remeasured and timed the stop. At 51 mph I would have to stop in 4.3 seconds thus resulting in a hard stop. It took me 8.7 seconds to stop going 35 mph.
Has anyone had any luck arguing their case using scientific calculations? Will I piss off the judge?
Someone PLEASE give me some advice!!
I was ticketed going 51 in a 35, 330 ft (I measured) before a blinking red light and stop sign on a route I take daily to college. It was not a hard stop a very smooth routine without an incident stop. The cop, in an unmarked SUV, was behind me. I had no idea. When the street was clear, I crossed it only to have the lights behind me. I freaked out thinking they had changed the flashing red light to a solid traffic light, they did not. I had no idea what he could have charged me with as I was not speeding, I didn't squeal my tires, I am in a 7-year-old minivan!! He asked me where I was going in such a hurry. I wasn't in a rush, I had no classes ahead of me, I had 2 hours until I had to pick up my kids from preschool, I was just going to catch up on some computer lessons.
I did not have my license on me (I had left it in my other pants from when I dropped off my aging mother at the airport and needed to show ID) but I did have my Costco card! No ticket for no license, weird huh?
He gave me a ticket and told me to just send in the payment. I was so shaken I forgot to ask for a proof of receipt of his radar (did he even have a radar gun? I was not allowed to get out of my car). The ticket is computer generated and states R 51 S.
I spoke with a local cop/personal friend of a different county, he knew who the ticketing officer was without me naming him. He said that cop is heartless and merciless. Great!
Now, I found a website that gives the time/distance/speed for a car to brake in enough time for a hard stop. I also found a study, posted by the local paper, that cops give more tickets in NC during economic distress to raise funds for local projects/schools/police dept. The town just had a new school built and the same cop won a commendation for "service to the town". Fundraising!
I have pictures, maps, etc. Court is Friday. ******Does the ticketing cop have to be in court when I am? I know in other states if the cop does not show up the case is dismissed. Does that hold true for NC? ******
****Any other tips on how to get out of the ticket?*****
We seriously cannot afford anything. We have already had to have charitable assistance just to pay our mortgage.
Thank you.
*****Addendum********
My husband and I remeasured and timed the stop. At 51 mph I would have to stop in 4.3 seconds thus resulting in a hard stop. It took me 8.7 seconds to stop going 35 mph.
Has anyone had any luck arguing their case using scientific calculations? Will I piss off the judge?
Someone PLEASE give me some advice!!
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