A warning for you 265 hp lead foots...
#1
A warning for you 265 hp lead foots...
This has happened with each new car I have owned within the first 3 months...
1st day of vacation, nice sunny day. Washed & buffed The Max, time to go for a nice drive. Decide to use the Nav sys to plot a route to my Mom's house not using any highways and see where it takes me. The Nav sys prompts me to take an unfamiliar road so I do, 2 secs later I look up and a cop is standing by his car waving me over. BUSTED! I explained to the officer, how i was testing my nav sys, wasn't familiar with the road and its 35mph speed limit and how this was a brand new car, how my wife is gonna crucify me yada yada... he asks "Driver's License and registration please and what's your driving record like?" Spotless I assure him. Of course he checks . Long story short... he gave me a warning
WHEW! I would have been really ashamed to get a ticket for speeding in a 35mph zone, last ticket I got with my Old SC400 lexus coupe I was clocked at 98 mph in a 55 ( that's more like it if your going to get a ticket), cop wrote the ticket for 75 mph so I wouldnt get my license revoked but that was 10 years ago and I took it to court and just got the fine with no points. I thought I had learned my lesson until today.
1st day of vacation, nice sunny day. Washed & buffed The Max, time to go for a nice drive. Decide to use the Nav sys to plot a route to my Mom's house not using any highways and see where it takes me. The Nav sys prompts me to take an unfamiliar road so I do, 2 secs later I look up and a cop is standing by his car waving me over. BUSTED! I explained to the officer, how i was testing my nav sys, wasn't familiar with the road and its 35mph speed limit and how this was a brand new car, how my wife is gonna crucify me yada yada... he asks "Driver's License and registration please and what's your driving record like?" Spotless I assure him. Of course he checks . Long story short... he gave me a warning
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#3
I feel your pain..I got radared going 107 in the middle of the desert. He didin't write for less so now I have 2 points on my record! But I did just get my insurance renewal and it only went up like $80 for 6 months. I thought I was going to get killed on my insurance...whewww
#4
Originally Posted by jsmithsole
I feel your pain..I got radared going 107 in the middle of the desert. He didin't write for less so now I have 2 points on my record! But I did just get my insurance renewal and it only went up like $80 for 6 months. I thought I was going to get killed on my insurance...whewww
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#7
dude i fell all of you pain they are like wolves on the roads in new york and no radar detector can help you they way we drive and the way the position themselves. Plus nothing short of carrying a cop in you car with you will save you from the greed of you local law enforcement agency$$$$
#9
Originally Posted by Okiewan
Maybe consider driving the speed limit... just a thought.
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Its HARD driving the speed limit in these things!
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I cant stop putting it in manual mode in 3rd and slamming it up to 80+
#10
Originally Posted by jsmithsole
I feel your pain..I got radared going 107 in the middle of the desert. He didin't write for less so now I have 2 points on my record! But I did just get my insurance renewal and it only went up like $80 for 6 months. I thought I was going to get killed on my insurance...whewww
Just 2 points? I was doing 16 over and got 6 points (66 in a 50). Insurance didn't go up though, actually it went down.
#11
Originally Posted by lowkey122
Just 2 points? I was doing 16 over and got 6 points (66 in a 50). Insurance didn't go up though, actually it went down.
6points?? Dont you get your license suspended if you get 4 in one year?? At least thats the Law in CA.
-MO-
#12
Originally Posted by Jayzmax04
Pfft, we have the same car, no? ![Nervous](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/nervous.gif)
Its HARD driving the speed limit in these things!
: These puppies move...
I cant stop putting it in manual mode in 3rd and slamming it up to 80+
![Nervous](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/nervous.gif)
Its HARD driving the speed limit in these things!
![squint dance](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/squintdance.gif)
I cant stop putting it in manual mode in 3rd and slamming it up to 80+
![Smilie](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
#13
Originally Posted by Okiewan
Yeah, I've got a Sig .40 that shoots great, but I don't think I'll shoot myself in the foot ![Smilie](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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So when you were chasing that G35, you were staying within all the laws, huh?
#14
Yup, sure was.
It was 0 - speed limt
If I'd gotten a ticket, I wouldn't whine about it ![Stick Out Tongue](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
Let's see, last speeding ticket I got was some 20 years ago if I recall.
My issue is simply with the "greedy cops statement". And (while I know he was kidding : "I can't go the speed limit cause my car is fast".
Do the crime, pay the fine.... and shut up.
It was 0 - speed limt
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Let's see, last speeding ticket I got was some 20 years ago if I recall.
My issue is simply with the "greedy cops statement". And (while I know he was kidding : "I can't go the speed limit cause my car is fast".
Do the crime, pay the fine.... and shut up.
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#17
Originally Posted by Okiewan
My issue is simply with the "greedy cops statement".
Do the crime, pay the fine.... and shut up.![igor&donkey](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/gayfight2.gif)
Do the crime, pay the fine.... and shut up.
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I agree with that. Im simply stating its hard to go the speed limit in these bad boys!! This is probably why I dont have a 350Z also!! I know myself a little too well....
#21
Originally Posted by MObruin
6points?? Dont you get your license suspended if you get 4 in one year?? At least thats the Law in CA.
-MO-
-MO-
#22
What is embarrasing is the fact that I got a ticket for 22 mph over the speed limit on the highway in a little Saturn four door. I went to driving school and the judge dismissed it though.
#23
Originally Posted by viguera
........ If you get caught in a construction zone they probably add a free beating automatically... ![Smilie](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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#24
Ive never had a ticket in a construction zone...but I have had 6 speeding tickets and was let off once. In a 4yr period. Yeah I havent had any in 2 yrs and ive been good. No drastic break neck speeds though, just bad luck and too much trust in radar.
#26
If I drive 75 on a local highway I have people passing me. I have to do 80 to keep up with the traffic at most times. It amazes me. I don't mind it. But then I only get 24mpg
lol. But I can't let these old ladies pass me anymore...
The car is built for speed.
Joe
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The car is built for speed.
Joe
#28
Originally Posted by MObruin
6points?? Dont you get your license suspended if you get 4 in one year?? At least thats the Law in CA.
-MO-
-MO-
Guess that one's state specific. They just sent me a letter saying I got 6 points but nothing about suspending my license.
Originally Posted by Bosjoe
If I drive 75 on a local highway I have people passing me. I have to do 80 to keep up with the traffic at most times. It amazes me. I don't mind it. But then I only get 24mpg lol. But I can't let these old ladies pass me anymore...
The car is built for speed.
Joe
The car is built for speed.
Joe
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