Tonik Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 State trooper just wrote me for 12 over on 7 not far from Gallipolis. Still can't believe it. First time in my entire life I have been pulled over on my bike. I think he was in training, a few little mistakes, very young and had a partner. Don't recall ever seeing state with a partner . At least he didn't freak when I told him I was armed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 yeah, 7 along the river often has a lot of state troopers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 This was a holiday weekend. On holiday weekends you watch your speed. When you don't watch your speed or pay attention to your surrounding on holiday weekends you get a ticket. DPS and local LEO shops gets federal funds on holiday weekends to put every trooper, Sherrif and the like on the roads with zero tolerance instructions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Not to mention an election coming up, which means at least double the number of tickets in some areas. To generate revenue.Rt 7 along the river is pretty much known to be not tolerant of any more than ten over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapesmuggler27 Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 This was a holiday weekend. On holiday weekends you watch your speed. When you don't watch your speed or pay attention to your surrounding on holiday weekends you get a ticket. DPS and local LEO shops gets federal funds on holiday weekends to put every trooper, Sherrif and the like on the roads with zero tolerance instructions.^^^^^this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeefZah Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 This was a holiday weekend. On holiday weekends you watch your speed. When you don't watch your speed or pay attention to your surrounding on holiday weekends you get a ticket.Don't reenact scenes from Platoon with Charlie Sheen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 ^ It does read like that commercial.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2ZYIdmdx14&feature=youtube_gdata_player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWing'R Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 ^ It does read like that commercial.Charlie Sheen DIRECTV TV Commercial 2012 - YouTubeIt does! I read it in my head just like that lol ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted March 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 This was a holiday weekend. On holiday weekends you watch your speed. When you don't watch your speed or pay attention to your surrounding on holiday weekends you get a ticket. DPS and local LEO shops gets federal funds on holiday weekends to put every trooper, Sherrif and the like on the roads with zero tolerance instructions.Umm, what holiday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monstrosity Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Umm, what holiday?St patties day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWing'R Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Umm, what holiday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 My first ever ticket was 62 in a 55..but i was a juvie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cme2c Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 I'm a lifelong resident of the Rt 7 / Gallia area. Don't go more than 5-7 over or they WILL get you down here. We're always amazed at the speeds you can get away with elsewhere in Ohio. And, as far as the concealed carry, they would probably be more surprised if you DIDN'T carry! I mean, doesn't everyone have a gunrack on their sissy bar? :-P 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 I'll give you the same advice the last cop that pulled me over on my bike gave me..."you shoulda run, I wouldn't have bothered chasing you" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idodishez Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 I'll give you the same advice the last cop that pulled me over on my bike gave me..."you shoulda run, I wouldn't have bothered chasing you"Wow. So I should have run?NoBama 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 what crap advice, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 They gotta keep that revenue coming in...$$$$$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 I don't wanna be Debbie downer but 67 is certainly over the posted speed limit. I've been pulled over for less than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 You are typically safe at 10 and under. 11 and over, you stand a good chance of getting a ticket. They are just doing their job. You were speeding on a two lane road along the river with blind turns and numerous driveways. 12 over is a fair reason to pull you over.Newbie or not, it isn't the reason they went after you... You start a thread for something that if you look at it with a neutral mindset, you'd see it isn't really that big a deal. Certainly not enough to start a thread on a public forum with the mentality of WTF... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Yep, 10 and under good, 11 over, bad. Every trooper I know/local PD, tells me the same thing. Helps that I drink beer with them often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 I'm not seeing the issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 I've typically known the threshold to be the 8-9 mph, but we're splitting hairs here.Sucks, but you've probably gotten away with it quite a few times, too (and more).Pay the man, smile, and enjoy the ride home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Yeah, you're not actually surprised that you got a ticket for 12 over, are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crb Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 (edited) My first ever ticket was 62 in a 55..but i was a juvieMy first was for 88 in a 55 and participating in a speed contest. oh and I was s juvenile. I might have got another 88 in a 55 a year or so later. I pretty much keep under the radar anymore, tickets and higher insurance rates get expensive.I see no issue here! Speed and you get a ticket big surprise. 56 in a 55 is breaking the law. The sign doesn't read 55ish it is 55, anything over 55 they can ticket you. Just because most cops give you 10 doesn't mean all will. Edited March 19, 2012 by crb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gen4zx10r Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Sorry to hear that! Last weekend was a bad weekend to be on the roads cops out everywhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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