Re: Rebirth of old law

[kingtut@pothole.com (Donald Eastlake)]

I don't know how wierd this is, but I've never been pulled over, never. And the 
top speed I've had the 90Q at was 105mi, and the top speed I had my mom's subaru 
at was 120mi... So I might not have such a good prespective on the world of 
traffic court.

--Donald
88 90Q
kingtut@pothole.com

> 
> I agree, the suspension of license shouldn't be "automatic" (whatever that
> means) but should follow due process, in other words.. no conviction then no
> suspension. As a veteran of unfair police practices, I've learned quite a bit
> about the way traffic courts work. In essence, the speed enforcement program 
is
> simply put.. a way to generate revenue for state and local municipalities. If
> you challenge your ticket, being exacting and methodical from the moment you
> got your ticket regarding the particulars of the "violation" and give a
> plausable reason why the cop is mistaken, (without being arrogant).. 
> you can essentially walk away from it. They'll still nail you on that BS Court
> fee, but that's the system. 
> Of course, there are very few acceptable excuses for speeding, so don't try to
> give a reason. The best way to approach traffic court is with the doctrine 
that
> you weren't speeding at all. I strongly suggest that everyone out there pick 
up
> a book written by a retired NY State trooper titled "How to avoid Traffic
> Tickets." I believe his name was Egan. He's now a judge I think. The book
> proved more valuable than CB Radios and Radar detectors. It's written in
> easy to understand-simple english, and is full of funny acecdotes. The book
> worked for me. Since I read it.. 0 speeding convictions. All it took was one
> $175 punch to the wallet for me. Plus.. it's only something like five clams.
> The book is written so simply that it's almost like reading the "Readers
> Digest." I read it in one evening.
>                                -Osman Parvez
>                                 89 200q
>                                 Siena College
>                                 Albany NY
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