Speeding ticket

MonteC · 10-19-2010, 09:40 AM

Alright, Tara got a speeding ticket on I95 in SC. She was doing 16 over the posted 70 mile an hour limit, i have thoroughly chastised her so there really is no need to go any further with that.

My question is, do we hire a lawyer for 500 dollars to get the ticket dropped to a non moving violation or have her go to court and get the ticket reduced to a 2 point lesser speeding ticket, which is normal practice as long as the driver is courteous.

My concern is with the ramifications of having a speeding ticket on her driving record. Higher insurance, job seeking and credit. She will be seeking a higher paying job in the next 3-5 years when she finishes her Chemistry degree, it is my understanding that many employers look at your driving record when being considered for a position. Also i have heard that lenders look at your driving record, and of course the insurance hike.

Its a pain in the ass to have to spend 500 dollars plus fine on her carelessness when im trying to dump money into my car. But if my concerns about her records are valid then thats what needs to be done.

Thoughts?

chrisheltra · 10-19-2010, 10:01 AM

Just go to court and get the fine and points reduced. Nobody most likely even your insurance will even take notice of only a 2 point deduction from her DL. When you start losing 4-8+ points then they start to notice.

04ctd · 10-19-2010, 10:12 AM

yeah, just clean & look nice & take your chances

one ticket isn't a BIG deal.
and I don't know how a prospective employer would get/care about your driving record.
of course, i have only had 2 real jobs in my life, so.....

i would not sweat it. one ticket is prolly the norm now,for most people

Illusions · 10-19-2010, 11:03 AM

I've never had an employer look at my driving record unless my position required me to drive a company supplied vehicle. Some employers and insurance companies do view your credit score which has an impact on the ins. rates and your employment. This should not be a practice allowed imo. A persons credit score or driving record should have nothing to do with employment.
If she has a clean record currently and has had a good driving record in the past some insurance companies will "forgive" the first ticket. The State will also drop 2 points in one year if her record stays clean.

Just do not ask me how I know this...lol But I think I paid for the new asphalt on I-26.

snakeplissken · 10-19-2010, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisheltra

Just go to court and get the fine and points reduced. Nobody most likely even your insurance will even take notice of only a 2 point deduction from her DL. When you start losing 4-8+ points then they start to notice.

I agree with The Beautician.

If Tara's record is clean a 2 pointer will not be an issue.

I thought maybe you were dealing with a trooper and they can be ballbreakers to a pro se defendant.

MonteC · 10-19-2010, 12:51 PM

I appreciate all of your opinions. I think i will just have her go to court and get the ticket reduced. Thanks!

LadyInRed · 10-19-2010, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Illusions

If she has a clean record currently and has had a good driving record in the past some insurance companies will "forgive" the first ticket. The State will also drop 2 points in one year if her record stays clean.

I have nothing on my record, ticket or accident-wise. Cruise control was certainly my friend again after I got this ticket.

I did get pulled over in NJ in 2004 for "careless driving", which got knocked to "unsafe driving", 0 points, no insurance or record consequences when I went to court for it.

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Originally Posted by Illusions

Just do not ask me how I know this...lol But I think I paid for the new asphalt on I-26.

Pesce Nero · 10-19-2010, 01:01 PM

offer the cop a pole dance

ElecTech · 10-19-2010, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MonteC

She will be seeking a higher paying job in the next 3-5 years

If this is all there is in 3-5 years, I wouldn't worry.

Pesce Nero · 10-19-2010, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ElecTech

If this is all there is in 3-5 years, I wouldn't worry.

world ends 12-21-2012

LadyInRed · 10-19-2010, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SIXPACKGUT

offer the cop a pole dance

Too bad he didn't ask where we were headed

Probably would have distracted him if we said "to NC to pole dance."

Pesce Nero · 10-19-2010, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by LadyInRed

Too bad he didn't ask where we were headed

Probably would have distracted him if we said "to NC to pole dance."

it never hurts to offer

Carlrx7 · 10-19-2010, 01:57 PM

ever think about dye'ing your hair blonde? or blame it on that v6 powa.

personally, i would get a lawyer and let him/her deal with it.

but she could plead guilty with a reduced fine, and get away with the same 175 and 2 points on the record.

-Carl

red99pony · 10-19-2010, 04:34 PM

what kind of non moving violation can a lawyer get the ticket changed to, and is it a guarantee that he will get it done?

10-19-2010, 09:40 AM	#1
MonteC Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Summerville Posts: 4,431	Speeding ticket Alright, Tara got a speeding ticket on I95 in SC. She was doing 16 over the posted 70 mile an hour limit, i have thoroughly chastised her so there really is no need to go any further with that. My question is, do we hire a lawyer for 500 dollars to get the ticket dropped to a non moving violation or have her go to court and get the ticket reduced to a 2 point lesser speeding ticket, which is normal practice as long as the driver is courteous. My concern is with the ramifications of having a speeding ticket on her driving record. Higher insurance, job seeking and credit. She will be seeking a higher paying job in the next 3-5 years when she finishes her Chemistry degree, it is my understanding that many employers look at your driving record when being considered for a position. Also i have heard that lenders look at your driving record, and of course the insurance hike. Its a pain in the ass to have to spend 500 dollars plus fine on her carelessness when im trying to dump money into my car. But if my concerns about her records are valid then thats what needs to be done. Thoughts? __________________ Griffin Transmission -Home of the most badassest Monte Carlo- Cell: 843-276-0554 Shop: 843-793-4607 04 RSX 06 Ridgeline 86 Monte Carlo

10-19-2010, 10:01 AM	#2
chrisheltra Neo is Jesus Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 13,265	Just go to court and get the fine and points reduced. Nobody most likely even your insurance will even take notice of only a 2 point deduction from her DL. When you start losing 4-8+ points then they start to notice. __________________ Gap A Hoe Racing

10-19-2010, 10:12 AM	#3
04ctd Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ladson SC Posts: 4,388	yeah, just clean & look nice & take your chances one ticket isn't a BIG deal. and I don't know how a prospective employer would get/care about your driving record. of course, i have only had 2 real jobs in my life, so..... i would not sweat it. one ticket is prolly the norm now,for most people __________________ 1 Timothy 3:16 16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Preached among the Gentiles, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory.

10-19-2010, 11:03 AM	#4
Illusions Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: In the Pits Posts: 2,247	I've never had an employer look at my driving record unless my position required me to drive a company supplied vehicle. Some employers and insurance companies do view your credit score which has an impact on the ins. rates and your employment. This should not be a practice allowed imo. A persons credit score or driving record should have nothing to do with employment. If she has a clean record currently and has had a good driving record in the past some insurance companies will "forgive" the first ticket. The State will also drop 2 points in one year if her record stays clean. Just do not ask me how I know this...lol But I think I paid for the new asphalt on I-26. __________________ Illusions Grafix A Pair of "Jackstand" 01 Xtreme Blazers

10-19-2010, 12:51 PM	#6
MonteC Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Summerville Posts: 4,431	I appreciate all of your opinions. I think i will just have her go to court and get the ticket reduced. Thanks! __________________ Griffin Transmission -Home of the most badassest Monte Carlo- Cell: 843-276-0554 Shop: 843-793-4607 04 RSX 06 Ridgeline 86 Monte Carlo

10-19-2010, 01:01 PM	#8
Pesce Nero Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,680	offer the cop a pole dance __________________

10-19-2010, 01:57 PM	#13
Carlrx7 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ladson,SC Posts: 3,813	ever think about dye'ing your hair blonde? or blame it on that v6 powa. personally, i would get a lawyer and let him/her deal with it. but she could plead guilty with a reduced fine, and get away with the same 175 and 2 points on the record. -Carl __________________ Dark Aladdin

10-19-2010, 04:34 PM	#14
red99pony Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: goose creek sc Posts: 818	what kind of non moving violation can a lawyer get the ticket changed to, and is it a guarantee that he will get it done? __________________ 02 lightning all stock 99 mustang gt Tork Tech terminator kit making a little boost