Think its time to go track and not look back

HokieDNA01 · 11-01-2011, 05:49 PM

Just wanted to update everyone on my Crime Spree and its results. Hired myself a laywer. Called 3 including the only one in Robbinsville. First 2 made me feel terrible. Were shocked at my speed. Didn't think there was much they could do except get the reckless dropped and reduce the speed but that it was so high I would still loose my license. Hire the 3rd guy, he rides a BMW and has had his bike in the mid triple digits before so he wasn't so shocked that it does happen. He appealed my case in the district court and has asked that it be tried in Superior court. At that level, they do not recognize the speed, only that I was going 15+ over the speed limit. I am being told that he thinks I should keep my license and just pay some heavy fines....fine by me.

I hate that this has caused me to park my bike this fall. I miss riding but everytime I do go out, I catch myself speeding and fearing cops around every corner. Sucks. I'm taking the bike to the drag strip tonight to feed my need. Plan are in order for a touring bike this winter. Not sure what I will do with the Gix.

My next court date is Dec 12th. Fingers Crossed.

tommymac · 11-01-2011, 06:01 PM

May be different down there but we got popped by NYC highway back in 02 and we actualy got arrested (one of the times I wasnt breaking any laws but thats a whole other rant) The acual upside was our cases went to criminal court and not traffic court. In NYC the word of an asshole hwy cop is gospel so theres no pleas or anything. I wound up with 10 days of community service (had a prior arrest) an dno knock on my lic or ins.

had we gone to traffic court my license was gone for sure and well over 1k in fines.

So good luck.

Smittie61984 · 11-01-2011, 06:21 PM

I guess I'm late but 141 in a 55. Holy Bat balls Batman!

I'd run away to Cuba. Twisty mountain roads, beautiful women, and a tropical paradise climate. I'm sure cops down there can be bought easily too.

Amber Lamps · 11-01-2011, 09:42 PM

I got 5 tickets while I lived in NC... Money got mr out of every one, including one on the way to the Dragon with Tiffany. Heck, I had one for 105/45. $600 and community service-which I paid the supervisor $50 to get out of... I'm gonna miss NC.

Trip · 11-01-2011, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Amber Lamps

I got 5 tickets while I lived in NC... Money got mr out of every one, including one on the way to the Dragon with Tiffany. Heck, I had one for 105/45. $600 and community service-which I paid the supervisor $50 to get out of... I'm gonna miss NC.

Why did you leave NC? Work?

Amber Lamps · 11-02-2011, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Trip

Why did you leave NC? Work?

Yep...boss called and asked me to come back so.....

Porkchop · 11-02-2011, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Amber Lamps

Yep...boss called and asked me to come back so.....

They better be paying good....

11-01-2011, 05:49 PM	#1
HokieDNA01 WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Moto: 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 Posts: 1,404	Just wanted to update everyone on my Crime Spree and its results. Hired myself a laywer. Called 3 including the only one in Robbinsville. First 2 made me feel terrible. Were shocked at my speed. Didn't think there was much they could do except get the reckless dropped and reduce the speed but that it was so high I would still loose my license. Hire the 3rd guy, he rides a BMW and has had his bike in the mid triple digits before so he wasn't so shocked that it does happen. He appealed my case in the district court and has asked that it be tried in Superior court. At that level, they do not recognize the speed, only that I was going 15+ over the speed limit. I am being told that he thinks I should keep my license and just pay some heavy fines....fine by me. I hate that this has caused me to park my bike this fall. I miss riding but everytime I do go out, I catch myself speeding and fearing cops around every corner. Sucks. I'm taking the bike to the drag strip tonight to feed my need. Plan are in order for a touring bike this winter. Not sure what I will do with the Gix. My next court date is Dec 12th. Fingers Crossed. __________________ XX>XY 2014 Honda NC700X 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 2000 Yamaha XT225 2004 Kawasaki EX250 (sold)

11-01-2011, 06:21 PM	#3
Smittie61984 I give Squids a bad name Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fly Over State Moto: 1996 CBR600 F3 (AKA the Flying Turd) Posts: 4,742	I guess I'm late but 141 in a 55. Holy Bat balls Batman! I'd run away to Cuba. Twisty mountain roads, beautiful women, and a tropical paradise climate. I'm sure cops down there can be bought easily too. __________________ lifts - R.I.P.

11-01-2011, 06:01 PM	#2
tommymac Moto GP Star Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 11,022	May be different down there but we got popped by NYC highway back in 02 and we actualy got arrested (one of the times I wasnt breaking any laws but thats a whole other rant) The acual upside was our cases went to criminal court and not traffic court. In NYC the word of an asshole hwy cop is gospel so theres no pleas or anything. I wound up with 10 days of community service (had a prior arrest) an dno knock on my lic or ins. had we gone to traffic court my license was gone for sure and well over 1k in fines. So good luck.

11-01-2011, 09:42 PM	#4
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	I got 5 tickets while I lived in NC... Money got mr out of every one, including one on the way to the Dragon with Tiffany. Heck, I had one for 105/45. $600 and community service-which I paid the supervisor $50 to get out of... I'm gonna miss NC.