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Calling all Georgians (and anyone who's been nabbed by Georgia State Patrol)
« on: January 03, 2009, 07:24:34 PM »
Okay, folks... my luck ran out.  I got caught doing 79 in a 65 mph zone on the Atlanta side of Macon this morning by a GSP laser. :(

My question to folks here is this: As this is my very first speeding violation, what might happen regarding insurance and points?  The trooper said something about 79 being some sort of cut-off point regarding insurance and points, leaving me very confused.   I will suck it up and pay the fine, but its insurance that has me most worried. 

Should I attempt to fight the citation anyway, at least in the hopes of getting a reduced charge? 

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Re: Calling all Georgians (and anyone who's been nabbed by Georgia State Patrol)
« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2009, 07:44:33 PM »
I would check and see if you can do defensive driving or deferred adjudication instead of paying the fine out right.  At least in Texas, if you do one of those options it doesn't show up on your record and isn't a penalty towards insurance. 
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Re: Calling all Georgians (and anyone who's been nabbed by Georgia State Patrol)
« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2009, 07:46:47 PM »
Quote from: Miss Mia on January 03, 2009, 07:44:33 PM
I would check and see if you can do defensive driving or deferred adjudication instead of paying the fine out right.  At least in Texas, if you do one of those options it doesn't show up on your record and isn't a penalty towards insurance. 

I checked up on that, but I don't see that being offered here.  I went to the county (where I was pulled over) website to see if the probate court had any info, but they have nothing.  :(

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Re: Calling all Georgians (and anyone who's been nabbed by Georgia State Patrol)
« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2009, 07:54:21 PM »
Quote from: ACrazyConservative on January 03, 2009, 07:24:34 PM
Okay, folks... my luck ran out.  I got caught doing 79 in a 65 mph zone on the Atlanta side of Macon this morning by a GSP laser. :(

My question to folks here is this: As this is my very first speeding violation, what might happen regarding insurance and points?  The trooper said something about 79 being some sort of cut-off point regarding insurance and points, leaving me very confused.   I will suck it up and pay the fine, but its insurance that has me most worried. 

Should I attempt to fight the citation anyway, at least in the hopes of getting a reduced charge? 



79 is the cut off from being 15 over the limit.

Here in NC if you get caught 15 or more over you go straight to jail.

MIA is right there are things you can do
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Re: Calling all Georgians (and anyone who's been nabbed by Georgia State Patrol)
« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2009, 07:57:43 PM »
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Re: Calling all Georgians (and anyone who's been nabbed by Georgia State Patrol)
« Reply #5 on: January 03, 2009, 08:02:24 PM »
I just found that info, elsewhere.  Thanks.  :)

I guess my best bet would be to go ahead and plead guilty on my court date.  The cut-off point in GA seems to refer to 14 or below mph over the speed limit in regards to being reported to insurance companies, which is my main concern (along with the points on the license), and seems to match up with what the state trooper told me.  If I can get the judge to reduce the mph further, maybe I'll be okay.
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Re: Calling all Georgians (and anyone who's been nabbed by Georgia State Patrol)
« Reply #6 on: January 03, 2009, 08:05:24 PM »
Quote from: ACrazyConservative on January 03, 2009, 08:02:24 PM
I just found that info, Zeus.  Thanks.  :)

I guess my best bet would be to go ahead and plead guilty on my court date.  The cut-off point in GA seems to refer to 14 or below mph over the speed limit in regards to being reported to insurance companies, which is my main concern (along with the points on the license), and seems to match up with what the state trooper told me.  If I can get the judge to reduce the mph further, maybe I'll be okay.

I deleted that post because therea are sites out there thatclaim Ga does offer DD for ticket dismisal & Insurance discounts.  Check with the court of jurisdiction that issued the citation.
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Re: Calling all Georgians (and anyone who's been nabbed by Georgia State Patrol)
« Reply #7 on: January 03, 2009, 08:07:33 PM »
Quote from: Zeus on January 03, 2009, 08:05:24 PM
I deleted that post because therea are sites out there thatclaim Ga does offer DD for ticket dismisal & Insurance discounts.  Check with the court of jurisdiction that issued the citation.

oh, okay.  I'll be calling the court on Monday (day off from work), so we'll see what happens then. 
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Re: Calling all Georgians (and anyone who's been nabbed by Georgia State Patrol)
« Reply #8 on: January 03, 2009, 08:11:47 PM »
Quote from: ACrazyConservative on January 03, 2009, 08:07:33 PM
oh, okay.  I'll be calling the court on Monday (day off from work), so we'll see what happens then. 

Most likely your citation won't be in the system by then. They can at least tell you if DD is an option
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Re: Calling all Georgians (and anyone who's been nabbed by Georgia State Patrol)
« Reply #9 on: January 03, 2009, 08:16:24 PM »
Quote from: Zeus on January 03, 2009, 08:11:47 PM
Most likely your citation won't be in the system by then. They can at least tell you if DD is an option

Yes... the ticket says wait 5 days ( :( ) , but I figured they might be able to help me with some basic questions I have regarding the laws.

Also, I checked up on my points through GA DMV... right now, I stand at 0.  This violation would more than likely add 2 points to that. 

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Re: Calling all Georgians (and anyone who's been nabbed by Georgia State Patrol)
« Reply #10 on: January 03, 2009, 10:04:22 PM »
Whether your insurance goes up or not depends on your insurance company.  Speeding in GA carries two points on your DL.  Or at least it used to.
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Re: Calling all Georgians (and anyone who's been nabbed by Georgia State Patrol)
« Reply #11 on: January 03, 2009, 10:29:17 PM »
Quote from: rich_t on January 03, 2009, 10:04:22 PM
Whether your insurance goes up or not depends on your insurance company.  Speeding in GA carries two points on your DL.  Or at least it used to.

I have State Farm. 
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Re: Calling all Georgians (and anyone who's been nabbed by Georgia State Patrol)
« Reply #12 on: January 03, 2009, 10:34:15 PM »
Quote from: ACrazyConservative on January 03, 2009, 10:29:17 PM
I have State Farm. 

I am not sure of their policy on 1st offenses as far as rate increases go.
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Re: Calling all Georgians (and anyone who's been nabbed by Georgia State Patrol)
« Reply #13 on: January 04, 2009, 05:03:49 PM »
whatever you decide to do, pay the fine... they can and will suspend your license about 10 days after your failure to report (happened to me, ended up pulled over in FL for illegal u turn and ended up almost getting arrested for driving on a suspended).

it depends on the county that you are in (or even if it's available in GA, i know it works in LA), but if you pay the fine, they may change the ticket to a non-moving violation, which won't affect your insurance rates.
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Re: Calling all Georgians (and anyone who's been nabbed by Georgia State Patrol)
« Reply #14 on: January 04, 2009, 11:29:43 PM »
Quote from: docstew on January 04, 2009, 05:03:49 PM
whatever you decide to do, pay the fine... they can and will suspend your license about 10 days after your failure to report (happened to me, ended up pulled over in FL for illegal u turn and ended up almost getting arrested for driving on a suspended).

it depends on the county that you are in (or even if it's available in GA, i know it works in LA), but if you pay the fine, they may change the ticket to a non-moving violation, which won't affect your insurance rates.

Oh, I know.  I've seen family members get their butts hauled into court when they failed to pay their fine.  I won't be repeating that.

I may go to court and pay my fine there.  I figure if I try that route (instead of phone or internet), my chances might be better that they'd change/reduce the charge.

I'll have a 3 hour drive ahead of me in February. :(

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Re: Calling all Georgians (and anyone who's been nabbed by Georgia State Patrol)
« Reply #15 on: January 04, 2009, 11:40:39 PM »
Well, I am SCREWED, in regards to making any attempts to fight this damn ticket... I received this link from someone in regards to the county involved... check out some of the comments, for they involved areas close to mine.

Damn speed trap!

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Re: Calling all Georgians (and anyone who's been nabbed by Georgia State Patrol)
« Reply #16 on: January 04, 2009, 11:44:11 PM »
Quote from: ACrazyConservative on January 04, 2009, 11:40:39 PM
Well, I am SCREWED, in regards to making any attempts to fight this damn ticket... I received this link from someone in regards to the county involved... check out some of the comments, for they involved areas close to mine.

Damn speed trap!

 :bawl: :banghead: :censored: :bird: 

Were you indeed speeding?

If you were, own up to it and pay the fine.
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Re: Calling all Georgians (and anyone who's been nabbed by Georgia State Patrol)
« Reply #17 on: January 04, 2009, 11:49:30 PM »
Quote from: rich_t on January 04, 2009, 11:44:11 PM
Were you indeed speeding?

If you were, own up to it and pay the fine.
I was.  I never actually admitted it to the officer though (kept my mouth shut most of the time when he was speaking to me.  I'm glad I remembered that tip from others who have gotten tickets and shot themselves in the foot by saying the wrong things). 

I will be paying the fine (there goes my Christmas money) but at the same time, am attempting to at least get the charge reduced somehow.  As I said previously, I'm more concerned about points and insurance than the fine.
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Re: Calling all Georgians (and anyone who's been nabbed by Georgia State Patrol)
« Reply #18 on: January 05, 2009, 12:11:37 AM »
What ever happened to taking responsibility for ones actions and owning up to the penalties without trying to "beat" them / get them reduced?

For goodness sake, you admit to the crime.  Pay the penalty and learn from the experience.  If your insurance goes up as a consequence of your actions then so be it.  You shouldn't have been breaking the law in the first place.

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Re: Calling all Georgians (and anyone who's been nabbed by Georgia State Patrol)
« Reply #19 on: January 05, 2009, 12:21:58 AM »
Quote from: rich_t on January 05, 2009, 12:11:37 AM
What ever happened to taking responsibility for ones actions and owning up to the penalties without trying to "beat them"?

For goodness sake, you admit to the crime.  Pay the penalty and learn from the experience.  If your insurance goes up as a consequence of your actions then so be it.  You shouldn't have been breaking the law in the first place.



I didn't even REALIZE it at the time.  Yes, I made a mistake and am OWNING UP TO IT.  However, given the EXACT location of the trap (where there were no signs indicating there was a change in the speed limit...), I have at least one reason to attempt to fight it. 

Look, I can't afford to have my insurance go up... if that happens, I'll more than likely lose my vehicle (because I can't pay for it) and I have no money to purchase cheaper transportation. All of my money is budgeted, so I can't just spend money on anything frivolous anymore. I also have my god-damned medical bills to take care of too.  Y'all have no idea what I (and my family) have had to pay financially and emotionally since the tumor showed up, even WITH insurance.  I did not start this thread to be "yelled" at.  I was simply looking for advice to try to at least get a reduction in the charge.   I don't see what's wrong with that.

 I AM taking responsibility by paying the fine, but since some folks don't seem to "get" the situation surrounding my goal for a reduced charge, I just want y'all to understand that I just want to try, is that so much to ask?

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Re: Calling all Georgians (and anyone who's been nabbed by Georgia State Patrol)
« Reply #20 on: January 05, 2009, 01:49:27 AM »
Quote from: rich_t on January 05, 2009, 12:11:37 AM
What ever happened to taking responsibility for ones actions and owning up to the penalties without trying to "beat" them / get them reduced?

For goodness sake, you admit to the crime.  Pay the penalty and learn from the experience.  If your insurance goes up as a consequence of your actions then so be it.  You shouldn't have been breaking the law in the first place.

What ever happened to keeping your mouth shut if you have nothing to add to the conversation?

You're an asshole.  **** off.
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Re: Calling all Georgians (and anyone who's been nabbed by Georgia State Patrol)
« Reply #21 on: January 05, 2009, 06:31:45 AM »
Quote from: rich_t on January 05, 2009, 12:11:37 AM
What ever happened to taking responsibility for ones actions and owning up to the penalties without trying to "beat" them / get them reduced?

For goodness sake, you admit to the crime.  Pay the penalty and learn from the experience.  If your insurance goes up as a consequence of your actions then so be it.  You shouldn't have been breaking the law in the first place.



If that wasn`t meant as a joke of some kind then it was just a stupid thing to say.

Let me guess you have never once by mistake or on purpose exceeded the spped limit?

Every day of the week tickets are reduced or changed at a judges or DA discreation and hoping for some leeway doesn`t make a person irresponsible.

Sheesh.

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Re: Calling all Georgians (and anyone who's been nabbed by Georgia State Patrol)
« Reply #22 on: January 05, 2009, 10:10:56 AM »
I got caught speeding twice. I paid the fines and increased insurance.


I DONT SPEED NOW.
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Re: Calling all Georgians (and anyone who's been nabbed by Georgia State Patrol)
« Reply #23 on: January 05, 2009, 05:38:01 PM »
Quote from: Chris on January 05, 2009, 01:49:27 AM
What ever happened to keeping your mouth shut if you have nothing to add to the conversation?

You're an *******.  **** off.

Ooooooo....  An internet tough guy.

Go get 'em tiger.
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Re: Calling all Georgians (and anyone who's been nabbed by Georgia State Patrol)
« Reply #24 on: January 05, 2009, 05:39:08 PM »
Quote from: Carl on January 05, 2009, 06:31:45 AM
If that wasn`t meant as a joke of some kind then it was just a stupid thing to say.

Let me guess you have never once by mistake or on purpose exceeded the spped limit?

Every day of the week tickets are reduced or changed at a judges or DA discreation and hoping for some leeway doesn`t make a person irresponsible.

Sheesh.



Whatever you say Sport.
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