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    Default Pulled over

    Got nailed with instant on Ka, over a hill at 65 in a 50. The dude was even a douche and hiked the ticket to 70 in a 50 so I'm sure that is going to be a fantastic fine. I am going to have to sell my V1 to pay for it, and may make a fleabay listing in a few days to see what I can get for it.

    Wrong place, wrong time, not paying attention, I have gone over that EXACT same hill 100 times before, and slowed down EVERY time, radar detector or no radar detector simply because its such a good spot for them to hide, this guy wasnt even hiding, he was rolling on the other side, just happened to have angle when i crested the hill, blammo, full on Ka, lights come on, he turns around, im toast. The wife and i were in conversation and i wasnt paying attention, the road is a divided freeway, not unlike any other 65mph highway, its just posted grossly low at 50, and im usually more alert. Just dropped the ball on this one, and Murphy reared his ugly head.

    I am not a happy camper.
    Last edited by Paperlantern; 03-29-2009 at 12:43 PM.

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    Default Re: Pulled over

    Sorry about that bro being pulled over. But you're not suppose to advertise your unit for sale here per forum rules.

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    Probably worth fighting it in court or at least talking to the CM/DA and seeing if you can get the fine or points reduced

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    The cop actually wrote you up for 5 mph more than what his radar gun showed? I would subpeona the video and audio from his cruiser. If confirmed, then the officer's integrity is out the window, probably his job too, and every other speeding ticket which he wrote.

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    Default Re: Pulled over

    Sorry to hear about the ticket.

    But trust me when I say posting stuff for sale is a no no

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    Quote Originally Posted by SlapMyFro View Post
    Sorry to hear about the ticket.

    But trust me when I say posting stuff for sale is a no no
    Ya think?

    Yeah, Paperlantern should remove all mention about selling his V1 to avoid hot waters.

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    Sorry to hear about the bad luck.
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    Default Re: Pulled over

    Sorry to hear about this. Did the cop see your V1? That might have set him off and caused him to up the ticket. Doesn't make it right, but they figure it's your word against theirs and they will do this if they get ticked off.

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    He did not see the V1, i took it down as soon as i was lit up. And i dont know if the radar read 70 or not, but when he hit me i was at 65, so im not sure how he read 70.

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    Default Re: Pulled over

    Sorry to hear this Familiarity with your surroundings can sometimes work against you and give a false sense of security. Do you really have to sell the V1 to pay the ticket? I'd try to get that $ from some other source bc the V1 will save you money in the long run.

 

 

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