Busarider Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Well My dumb butt got a ticket finally.So the cop got me going 116 in a 65,But he didnt clock me he paced me.He said he was coming off a ramp saw me fly by he didnt catch up with me for like a mile or so.I had no idea he was even there.So stupid I am.But anyway I have to go to court in newark.What do you think the consequences are going to be.And is there a way to get out of it bein that he just paced me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFM Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Only could find $1.16? I thought Busas could go faster than that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 @ RFMDude, it'll cost you a pretty penny, but I'd lawyer up on that one -- assuming you want to keep your license. Shouldn't be a problem for someone who can afford a new bike though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habi Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 May be best to seek legal advice/counsel for that one. They would have a better shot at getting it reduced to something not excessive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Yeah, isn't 30 over a license suspension? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busarider Posted July 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Only could find $1.16? I thought Busas could go faster than that?Yea stupid traffic:rolleyes::rolleyes:Mybe lucky for the traffic though.All I know is lesson learned.I went on a ride with you guys a while back and I thought why they only go 80 on the freeways? question answered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busarider Posted July 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Any advice on where to go for legal help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gidet Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Just try a google search? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habi Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Find someone in licking county. Better chance they have connections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crb Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Why would yoi be doing 116 in a 65? You deserve to lose your license! You want to do 116 go to the race track! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lammiepie615 Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Yeah, isn't 30 over a license suspension?Over 30 is actually arrestable. If the officer doesn't arrest you, you'll get the mandatory court appearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper_308 Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 What did he cite you for, reckless operation? You're lucky they didn't tow you. I'd lawyer up on this one. You could be looking at 4 points on your lic. Be prepared for high risk insurance, then your fucked! You insurance could jump to 4k a year. If you get a lawyer, he might be able to judge the officers judgment on estimating speed. Good luck! Get you ass to the track next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottie.harris Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 They'll get you for the speeding and prolly slap a reckless op on their as well being over 100mph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FZRMatt Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Speed alone does not constitute reckless opp. If he didn't write you for it, the most you should be looking at is a fine and some points on your license. I don’t know how things work there, but in Franklin Co. if you go in and talk to the prosecutor, explain that you can't afford the 4 point hit, they will usually bump it down to a 2 point violation in exchange for a guilty plea. That being said, I explained the same thing to a friend in Fostoria and he was told that the only contact he could have with the prosecutor would be to plea innocent or guilty to the original charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper_308 Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Oh yeah, add two more points for the speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMax33 Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 If your going to speed, learn how to do it right. I'm not going to get on my soapbox like some of these other folks who I'm sure never speed or hit triple digits. Yeah, and a bear never shits in the woods either. Just know the areas where the cops are scarce and then open it up a little once in awhile. I am not concerned with hauling ass on a freeway but rather being faster in the curves so I never do more than 15 over the limit on the highways. Go ahead and pass me doing 120 in a straight line, which even Forrest Gump can learn how to do. My respect goes out to all of the riders who take their bikes where they belong, in the twisties.Get a lawyer for this one and be prepared for some unpleasantness... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Missing something here. 116mph was probably max for the cruiser and he was watching you pull away. And he probably wrote it up that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSB67 Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 If it was me - which it wouldn't be, been there done that about 9 years ago - I would get a lawyer. Like you however, I wouldn't know who to call.My old insurance company treated reckless op the same as DUI or drag racing - instant high-risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 theres a lawyer here thats a sponsor...not sure what he does though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSB67 Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Speed alone does not constitute reckless opp. If he didn't write you for it, the most you should be looking at is a fine and some points on your license. I don’t know how things work there, but in Franklin Co. if you go in and talk to the prosecutor, explain that you can't afford the 4 point hit, they will usually bump it down to a 2 point violation in exchange for a guilty plea. That being said, I explained the same thing to a friend in Fostoria and he was told that the only contact he could have with the prosecutor would be to plea innocent or guilty to the original charge.My ticket was reckless op added to speeding (83 in 55) based on a "more than 20 over" rule the locality had. Prosecutor offered to drop the speeding and keep the reckless op without even being asked. I asked for the other way around and he said the locality was pressuring them to make the reckless op charges stick (in general, not just my case). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crb Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 My last major spewing ticket was when I was 19 88 in a 55. Cop pulls me over in Indiana asked me if I was in a hurry. I said yep if I'm late to class (college) one more time I fail the course. He said okay and had me written up in less than 5 minutes and off I went. He was nice enough not to write me up for reckless op which he could have. I paid the fine and about $100 more a year for insurance for a year. Thatcwas my second 88 in a 55 in a year at that time. $380 fine end four costs the second time I learned my damn lesson. Speeding gets costly when you get caught. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FZRMatt Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 My ticket was reckless op added to speeding (83 in 55) based on a "more than 20 over" rule the locality had. Prosecutor offered to drop the speeding and keep the reckless op without even being asked. I asked for the other way around and he said the locality was pressuring them to make the reckless op charges stick (in general, not just my case).Were you weaving in and out of traffic or some other type of additional offense? If not and they wrote you for the reckless op based solely on the 20 mph over, I would think about getting an attourney and fighting it. In the state of Ohio, speed alone does not constitute reckless operation of a motor vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crb Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 (edited) 4511.20 Operation in willful or wanton disregard of the safety of persons or property. (A) No person shall operate a vehicle, trackless trolley, or streetcar on any street or highway in willful or wanton disregard of the safety of persons or property. (B) Except as otherwise provided in this division, whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.I don't see where it reads you can't get a reckless op ticket just for speed. 20 or 51 mph could be considered willful disregard for safety depending on how the officer interpretsthe law. Edited July 2, 2011 by crb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregoR6 Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 Speed alone does not constitute reckless opp. If he didn't write you for it, the most you should be looking at is a fine and some points on your license. .^This plus $9 a month on your insurance. Ask me how I know. I don’t know how things work there, but in Franklin Co. if you go in and pay up, because all they want is your money, they will usually bump it down to a 2 point violation in exchange for a guilty plea. .FTFY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FZRMatt Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 4511.20 Operation in willful or wanton disregard of the safety of persons or property. (A) No person shall operate a vehicle, trackless trolley, or streetcar on any street or highway in willful or wanton disregard of the safety of persons or property. (B) Except as otherwise provided in this division, whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.I don't see where it reads you can't get a reckless op ticket just for speed. 20 or 51 mph could be considered willful disregard for safety depending on how the officer interpretsthe law.Speeding in a straight line is just speeding. Speeding and changing lanes without signaling or weaving in and out of traffic or running a stop light/sign is reckless op.I have wrote a reckless ticket to a speeder for 125mph in a 65 zone (paced). When we went to court I was informed that if there no other violations other than the speed, I could not write the reckless. The prosecutor then ammended the charge to a 4 point speed violation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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