Got pulled over going 100 mph!

KC Bimmer · 03-21-2006, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Ethirtynine

$70 isn't much at all for speeding 14mph over. How many points was the ticket?

Kansas doesn't have points. Here I can go to my court date, pay double the ticket, and have the ticket amended (like it never happened).

Just FYI, this section of road was 4 lane with a continuous grass median. He clocked me half a block before it turned to 45mph. Not that it makes a difference really.

SRT · 03-21-2006, 08:45 AM

Could be a jail sentence for a couple of weeks if you drive that fast in the UK. We have some superb roads, which back in the 60s were unrestricted and our motorways are sublime (the ones that have been resurfaced).

Fortunately your punishment will depend on the way your caught. If a camera catches you: click, flash, court case, fine, ban and jail. If your pulled over by a traffic piggy, they may even let you off depending on road condition, and even your car condition - and if you don't get caught at all, count your blessings

RPM90 · 03-21-2006, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by KC Bimmer

Last Thursday, I was on my way to some early morning training when I got stuck behind some REALLY slow traffic. When I finally reached my turn, my favorite stretch of road was completely empty! Partially out of joy for the open road, and partially out of joy for getting away from slow traffic, I floored it as it went from 0 - 100 in a matter of seconds (speed limit was 35 mph). I let up right as I hit 100 to slow down and there he was . . . Mr. Policeman sitting there with his radar gun :mad:

When he approached my car for the second time, my heart was racing and I began sweating. As he handed me my license, he told me I was clocked going 49 mph. What? I was estatic and confused. Then he had me sign the ticket which was only 70 bucks! I told him thank you and he told me to drive safely and have a nice day! Awesome! I've been driving like a granny for the last 4 days (I know it won't last). Everyone deserves a break once and a while.

Nice break.

BTW, why is the speed limit so low at 35mph if you are able to do 100mph? Is it because the road is very twisty?

T

KUweatherman · 03-21-2006, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by KC Bimmer

Kansas doesn't have points. Here I can go to my court date, pay double the ticket, and have the ticket amended (like it never happened).

Just FYI, this section of road was 4 lane with a continuous grass median. He clocked me half a block before it turned to 45mph. Not that it makes a difference really.

Shawnee Mission Parkway just past the Mission Center Mall, huh? Be glad you werent doing that in Shawnee, lol. They wouldve done all they could to make your day miserable. I loathe the Shawnee police. Never had a run in with Fairway police though. Congrats on getting lucky.

KUweatherman · 03-21-2006, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RPM90

Nice break.

BTW, why is the speed limit so low at 35mph if you are able to do 100mph? Is it because the road is very twisty?

T

It's because there are houses on both sides of the street. It also goes from being a divided roadway to one with just a center stripe seperating the lanes. I know the stretch he's talking about since I dont live too far from there either.

DavE90 · 03-21-2006, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWE90

Fuck you are one lucky person. WOW that's almost 3x the limit. LOL that's one hell of a felony right there. Good thing he was cool. He probably has an E90 at home ^^

Why do you have to use such a low form of expression?

KC Bimmer · 03-21-2006, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by KUweatherman

Shawnee Mission Parkway just past the Mission Center Mall, huh? Be glad you werent doing that in Shawnee, lol. They wouldve done all they could to make your day miserable. I loathe the Shawnee police. Never had a run in with Fairway police though. Congrats on getting lucky.

I actually took Mission Road south to College Boulevard. I then turned right, and that's when I opened it up in front of the Leawood officer.

On another note, my wife got a speeding ticket at SM Pkwy and Mission Center 6 weeks ago. Her's really was 14 over though.

flipmde786 · 03-21-2006, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by e90rocks

Not that I condone speeding per se , but I did see something in the back of Road & Track or Car & Driver that was an advertisement for some stuff you could spray on your license plate. It doesn't obscure it from regular view, but it causes a lot of glare which is a problem for photographic ticket setups. No law against a shiny plate, I think. Drive carefully.

A law was passed in NY recently making that stuff illegal. I don't know about other states.

ghosey115 · 03-21-2006, 08:06 PM

Wouldn't bother with a radar detector, the guns used in some places inc here, mean you have already been caught by the time your detector picks up the signal. I'd have to say 100mph in a 35mph zone is dangerous and immature. Its a 35 for a reason. No matter how good you think your driving or car is, it's no excuse.

Re plate sprays, dunno about the US, but here in the UK they are completely illegal.

JO3 · 03-21-2006, 08:18 PM

Plate covers/sprays are illegal in most US states, from what I remember.

I disagree on the radar detector though. Mine has saved me enough times to pay for itself already. Here in california, they usually just sit at the side of the road, and keep the gun on, blasting away down the road. But even if they didn't, if their are any cars in front of you, as they hit those cars with radar, a good radar detector will pick it up and give you plenty of warning. Then you can slow down so that you aren't the fastest person on the road anymore.

I don't know how much a radar detector would have helped when going 100 in a 35 though

Proably not enough reaction time!

One-Way · 03-21-2006, 08:27 PM

Interesting.

I did 79 in a 35 and everyone replied with "You deserve the ticket! You put peoples lives at risk including yours!"

This dude goes 100 and gets praised.

sdorn · 03-21-2006, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JO3

Plate covers/sprays are illegal in most US states, from what I remember.

I'd be interested in seeing any such laws. Do you have any references?

shimshimhada · 03-21-2006, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sdorn

I'd be interested in seeing any such laws. Do you have any references?

Plate covers that prevent other motorists from seeing your plate clearly are illegal. I'm not sure on the sprays.

sdorn · 03-21-2006, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by shimshimhada

Plate covers that prevent other motorists from seeing your plate clearly are illegal. I'm not sure on the sprays.

I agree. Even those plate frames that can cover parts of the plate are illegal here in Georgia. I've never heard of the transparent covers or a spray that was illegal, though.

JO3 · 03-25-2006, 04:47 AM

http://www.turnto23.com/call23/2332309/detail.html
According to this article, any modification to a plate (in california) is illegal. Most states have a law against altering plates, so this stretch can be made that the spray is an alteration of the plate. Some have their "plate cover" laws worded vaguely enough that they could interpret it to include sprays as well. How they would enforce that law with a "transparent" spray is a different story

This is an article about how the sprays are illegal in DC: http://www.washingtontimes.com/metro...5936-9529r.htm

Hej · 03-25-2006, 09:38 AM

I love how posts about driving like an idiot are usually met with applause and accolades around here. Not to mention the encouragement from advice on how to get away with it.

What's so cool about doing 100+ in what was obviously a residential area? Do you guys come here to brag when you flatten some 4 year old kid running across the street?

ghosey115 · 03-27-2006, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Hej

I love how posts about driving like an idiot are usually met with applause and accolades around here. Not to mention the encouragement from advice on how to get away with it.

What's so cool about doing 100+ in what was obviously a residential area? Do you guys come here to brag when you flatten some 4 year old kid running across the street?

WELL SAID

ben1364 · 03-27-2006, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Hej

I love how posts about driving like an idiot are usually met with applause and accolades around here. Not to mention the encouragement from advice on how to get away with it.

What's so cool about doing 100+ in what was obviously a residential area? Do you guys come here to brag when you flatten some 4 year old kid running across the street?

Hej,
Prepare to be slammed by the children. <g>

BKsBimmer · 03-27-2006, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JO3

http://www.turnto23.com/call23/2332309/detail.html
According to this article, any modification to a plate (in california) is illegal. Most states have a law against altering plates, so this stretch can be made that the spray is an alteration of the plate. Some have their "plate cover" laws worded vaguely enough that they could interpret it to include sprays as well. How they would enforce that law with a "transparent" spray is a different story

This is an article about how the sprays are illegal in DC: http://www.washingtontimes.com/metro...5936-9529r.htm

That article almost reads like an advertisement for the Photoblocker product. Maybe I'll get some

BMW F22 · 03-27-2006, 05:35 PM

there are so many threads like this that Im getting confused. I thought someone else just got screwed for going 100mph. You guys should all get together and speed like crazy. Then share all your stories in the same thread. It would save some bandwidth ^^

ben1364 · 03-27-2006, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWE90

there are so many threads like this that Im getting confused. I thought someone else just got screwed for going 100mph. You guys should all get together and speed like crazy. Then share all your stories in the same thread. It would save some bandwidth ^^

Amen! I would also suggest that they post their experiences on the learning channel or perhaps gather at "Kids are us" to swap stories.

e90rocks · 03-27-2006, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Hej

I love how posts about driving like an idiot are usually met with applause and accolades around here. Not to mention the encouragement from advice on how to get away with it.

I actually found the license plate spray thing to be an intriguing concept because I would occasionally drive through the wrong (non) EZ Pass lane by mistake or with the wrong car, transducer not get picked up, etc.

I disagree with your characterization of the general forum reaction to irresponsible driving. I've only been checking this forum out for about 3 months now but I would say that most posts in responses to "I drove 110 on the freeway" or "I flied my car!" are in the vein of " URN Idiot, go buy a Chevy."

Do a search and you will see my general opinions regarding speed limits, turn signals, defensive driving, traffic safety, and respect for the police in general. Welcome to the forum.

Always drive responsibly.
Always drink responsibly.
Not at the same time.

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SRT Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 297 Posts Drives: BMW 5 Series Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	Could be a jail sentence for a couple of weeks if you drive that fast in the UK. We have some superb roads, which back in the 60s were unrestricted and our motorways are sublime (the ones that have been resurfaced). Fortunately your punishment will depend on the way your caught. If a camera catches you: click, flash, court case, fine, ban and jail. If your pulled over by a traffic piggy, they may even let you off depending on road condition, and even your car condition - and if you don't get caught at all, count your blessings
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ghosey115 Private 9 Rep 76 Posts Drives: Black 330 M Sport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 E90 330i M Sport [0.00] 2006 318iSE [0.00]	Wouldn't bother with a radar detector, the guns used in some places inc here, mean you have already been caught by the time your detector picks up the signal. I'd have to say 100mph in a 35mph zone is dangerous and immature. Its a 35 for a reason. No matter how good you think your driving or car is, it's no excuse. Re plate sprays, dunno about the US, but here in the UK they are completely illegal. __________________ BMW 330i M Sport & Ducati 848
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JO3 Lieutenant 12 Rep 566 Posts Drives: a lot Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CA iTrader: (8)	Plate covers/sprays are illegal in most US states, from what I remember. I disagree on the radar detector though. Mine has saved me enough times to pay for itself already. Here in california, they usually just sit at the side of the road, and keep the gun on, blasting away down the road. But even if they didn't, if their are any cars in front of you, as they hit those cars with radar, a good radar detector will pick it up and give you plenty of warning. Then you can slow down so that you aren't the fastest person on the road anymore. I don't know how much a radar detector would have helped when going 100 in a 35 though Proably not enough reaction time!
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One-Way Private First Class 27 Rep 154 Posts Drives: Coupe Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Glendale, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Interesting. I did 79 in a 35 and everyone replied with "You deserve the ticket! You put peoples lives at risk including yours!" This dude goes 100 and gets praised.
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JO3 Lieutenant 12 Rep 566 Posts Drives: a lot Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CA iTrader: (8)	http://www.turnto23.com/call23/2332309/detail.html According to this article, any modification to a plate (in california) is illegal. Most states have a law against altering plates, so this stretch can be made that the spray is an alteration of the plate. Some have their "plate cover" laws worded vaguely enough that they could interpret it to include sprays as well. How they would enforce that law with a "transparent" spray is a different story This is an article about how the sprays are illegal in DC: http://www.washingtontimes.com/metro...5936-9529r.htm
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Hej Private First Class 19 Rep 151 Posts Drives: '06 Black Sapphire 330i e90 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kansas City, KS iTrader: (0)	I love how posts about driving like an idiot are usually met with applause and accolades around here. Not to mention the encouragement from advice on how to get away with it. What's so cool about doing 100+ in what was obviously a residential area? Do you guys come here to brag when you flatten some 4 year old kid running across the street?
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BMW F22 Major General 3588 Rep 9,788 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	there are so many threads like this that Im getting confused. I thought someone else just got screwed for going 100mph. You guys should all get together and speed like crazy. Then share all your stories in the same thread. It would save some bandwidth ^^
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