[Shotimes] Need advice for SPEEDING TICKET with RECKLESS OP

[Timothy Tyner]

I have some little amount of experience in this area.  Yes yes, I am admit 
it, I am a chronic speeder.  I am getting better though.  Anyway, the few 
times I have been stopped for doing over 100, only once was written up that 
way, a 112 in a 75.  Cop would not drop it any, mainly because he had to 
chase me for 15-17 miles (I was completely unaware he had turned around to 
come after me, as he only flashed his lights for a sec then turned them 
off).  Anyhow, I had to show up in court (and yes, dress appropriately).  
This particular judge would not lessen it in any way.  His personal opinion 
was that anything over 100 he will not have leniency with.  So I paid the 
fine and walked away.  No insurance hit, no reckless driving.

That said, there is hope for you.  I have had numerous stops of 10-20 over, 
and in many cases I have gone straight to the court clerk and in my nicest 
voice, while not seeming desperate, but very sincere, asked for some sort of 
break, and they almost always have obliged.  Did not even have to go in 
front of the judge.  Most clereks in most municipalities have the authority 
to do this.  And since this is your only offense on your record (or that 
will be on your record) you just may be able to get them to lower it.  Then 
even if they decide to send you before the judge, try him to, he likely will 
be nice to you if this is your first offence.  SOO many people in court are 
there for some agregious insults, DUI's, no liscense, wrecks, etc etc, and 
they look like they came straight from the trailer park.  So dress nice, act 
proffessional, be courteous, you likely will get out of there with only a 
speeding ticket on your record.

TT

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