Re: speeding, NMA, etc.

[Richard Beels <beels@technologist.com>]

>I had all that in my bookmarks list. Moreover, I am an NMA member (not
>an activist though). However, their website is http://www.motorists.com

Oops, it's been a while.  NMA does have a kit they'll send members to rent
for their court appearance.  It's supposed to be pretty good.

>> The basic problem is most states define traffic citations as civil
>> infractions, so the criminal side of the law doesn't apply.  It's legalized
>> extortion...
>> 
>Yes! And the only way I see to stop it is to fight every single ticket
>giving them as much trouble as possible to prove EACH case. As long as
>this extortion will be profitable it will continue. When a ticket is
>fought it is becoming a money loosing case for the People of the State
>of X, Town of Y, Village of Z.  Also hiring a lawyer should be avoided
>if possible, because they belong to the group lobbying to keep this
>legalized fraud. Other members of this group are authorities on various
>levels happy to get extra money and insurance companies happy to
>surcharge safe drivers for no true reason.

Exactly.  Note however, that you'll never beat the cop.  He's the regular,
you're the mark.  Unless the cop's willing to "work" with you, a lawyer is
pretty much your only chance of getting the DA to work with you.



Cheers,
	Richard
	88 90Q - <insert pithy witticism here>
	88 Golf GTi - PRO Rally