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kforssen
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I live in Washington state and recently received a speeding ticket in the state of Oregon. I admit full fault and believe the officer's clocked reading (87mph by radar), but would like to keep my record as clean as possible. I rarely speed and had a perfect record until today (having driven in 9 countries and most of the US since I began driving). I have never been cited for any traffic violation and want to express my concern with this incidence.
The situation:
Went down for Univ of Washington Husky Marching band to Cal Berkeley for the football game in a 7 seat van with six other people. Tight schedule to do this, but we were to have plenty of time to get back in time for work and school obligations (one individual had test and paper early Monday, two individuals need to work at 5:45 and 8:00AM). One of the other vehicles ahead of us with other band members broke down (transmission failure). We were called and responded to assist them. They had car towed an hour away to Medford, OR and we met them there to help. This put us well behind and in Linn County, OR, I sped on a very long, very straight, and very empty stretch of freeway (fully at fault). I was extremely concerned for my friends getting back in time for the test, etc and for my getting to work on time. Was not paying attention to speed and willingly acknowledge that the police officer probably did clock me when I wasn't paying attention to my speed. I don't want to "fight' this, I just hope I can get a break for the situation and for my concern with it happening. The court date is 12/23/03 @1:00 and I feel the officer may well not show up at all. Please advise if you have time. Oh, and I'm going to bring receipts for the transmission repair and another member of the convoy to confirm this to be true. Thanks!
The situation:
Went down for Univ of Washington Husky Marching band to Cal Berkeley for the football game in a 7 seat van with six other people. Tight schedule to do this, but we were to have plenty of time to get back in time for work and school obligations (one individual had test and paper early Monday, two individuals need to work at 5:45 and 8:00AM). One of the other vehicles ahead of us with other band members broke down (transmission failure). We were called and responded to assist them. They had car towed an hour away to Medford, OR and we met them there to help. This put us well behind and in Linn County, OR, I sped on a very long, very straight, and very empty stretch of freeway (fully at fault). I was extremely concerned for my friends getting back in time for the test, etc and for my getting to work on time. Was not paying attention to speed and willingly acknowledge that the police officer probably did clock me when I wasn't paying attention to my speed. I don't want to "fight' this, I just hope I can get a break for the situation and for my concern with it happening. The court date is 12/23/03 @1:00 and I feel the officer may well not show up at all. Please advise if you have time. Oh, and I'm going to bring receipts for the transmission repair and another member of the convoy to confirm this to be true. Thanks!