Captain_Panic1647545539 Posted July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 So I finally got nailed today after riding my motorcycle for two years, and never got my permit. I hadn't really thought about it in a long time. Yes. Stupid. I know. The officer was really chill about everything, and let my friend come take my bike home for me, and there are no other violations other than no permit. ASIDE from getting my Ohio license and motorcycle permit before my court date, any other suggestions (other than don't be a fucking retard) for leniency? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POS VETT Posted July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 I would hire a traffic lawyer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 Insurance? I know it seems like a dumb thing to ask, but also riding around for two years with out getting a simple permit seems dumb too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 You could have been tossed in jail for driving with no operators license. I think you already got leniency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 If this is the first time you ever got popped for riding without a license, and your license and criminal record is otherwise clean, then you are looking at 2 pts on your license and up to $1000 fine. If the judge really doesn't like you he can order you to do 500 hours of community service. If they catch you a second time? They can (but probably won't) make you serve 6 mos in jail. Get a lawyer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airwg2189 Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 +1 your leniency already happened. I'd be as courteous and polite as possible to everyone you deal with from here on out, and get your permit and license if possible before the court date. Just pay your fine and move on. Was this CPD? If so, I doubt you'll do community service unless your record is shit. I'm gonna go against the grain here, but I *personally* wouldn't waste money on a lawyer. This is pretty cut and dry, and 2 points ain't that big of a deal IMO. If you have one on retainer though, then by all means call him up. Seriously though, 2 years? The written test takes like 20 minutes, and anyone who's passed the car test could pass it... there's like maybe 3 motorcycle specific questions, it's all the same stop sign, turn signal crap on the car exam lol. Everyone should take it, even if you don't own a motorcycle. They give you a second, legal, ID... I'll leave the possibilities to you. GIT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 The advantage of a lawyer in this case is the possibility of a negotiated reduced plea charge or a reduced fine. So from my position it's at least worth investigating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Panic1647545539 Posted August 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Sorry, I've been out of town. Yeah, it was a Perry Township officer. Really nice guy. I did all I could to show I wasn't a risk or anything. Pulled off into a parking lot to get us off of sawmill road, took off all my gear when I stopped, no bs when answering questions. I had actually passed the permit test a while back, but didn't get a chance to bring in a birth certificate to switch everything over to Ohio. I should have one in the mailbox as I am typing this so I can get it all taken care of tomorrow. Then I will likely take the driving test before the court date as well, if possible, so that way everything is all set on my end. Insurance is fine, I just didn't have proof on me. I need to get that laminated and put in my wallet or under my seat or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airwg2189 Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Curious, what was the stop for to begin with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Panic1647545539 Posted August 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 He claimed he ran my plate to see if the bike was stolen. Total BS, but I was in the wrong for having it on the road in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 my buddy is a cop there. what was his name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Panic1647545539 Posted August 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Sgt E. W. Kontul Jr. Really nice guy. I actually shook his hand when he handed me my licence back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 nope, not him. small enough dept, i thought the possibility was high enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Panic1647545539 Posted August 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 Went and got my permit today. Why the F*CK didn't I do this sooner!? Retard... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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