Comments for Speed Trap Ahead

Comment on Do Collier County, FL traffic judges predetermine sentences? by BobLoblaw

BobLoblaw — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:04:08 +0000

I too was given a ticket on the Alley. It said I was close to 20 over or so I was clocked. My cruise was on 80 and I was getting passed by many cars. Not sure if it’s mistaken identity (or the wrong car was pulled over) but wow! It’s a $250+ ticket! I spoke with a very close friend that is a lawyer who has a colleague that’s does these cases. He first asked where it happened. When I told him Collier County he advised me to just elect for the online school and pay the fine and I won’t be assessed points.

It is widely known in the lawyer community that especially in Collier County they are very tough on speeders than other parts of the state (guess most of their revenue comes from tickets). If you elect to fight it I hear that not only do you pay the fine in full, you pay the lawyer and get points as well (you can look up their site and see how many speeders are dismissed, which is probably 1% or less).

After researching, it’s going to cost me over $300 (school + court fee + fine). So be it, I guess I haven’t a choice.

I understand that speeding is wrong, but when you are getting tailgated and practically run over you have to make an adjustment at times.

I thought going by way of the alley to get to Punta Gorda might save me time and money but apparently not! I will take the northern route from the East Coast and completely avoid this county and part of the state. Yes it’s a little more red neck the northern route but Collier County will not get another dime of my money from commerce or the Police force. Good day!

Comment on About Us by paul

paul — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:15:16 +0000

I think you should get a bunch of those ‘political campaign yard signs’ (like $1.00 each) and instead of standing there with a sign, just double back and stick one in the ground and get out of there, that way the zombie thug cops dont try to illegally run you in for exercising your constitutional right to petition the government. While I do understand that it should be about safety, its simply about revenue. Check out what is happening in Oakland, CA. Get ready for this in your city! http://rawstory.com/rs/2010/0713/oakland-fires-80-police-officers-lists-crimes-longer-respond/

Better yet, why dont you sell these signs on your website for everyone else to put up when they see speed traps ahead. I would buy them from you…

Comment on Benton County, Arkansas Sheriff Avoids Speeding Ticket by Matt Shaw

Matt Shaw — Sat, 22 May 2010 16:51:55 +0000

Actually 25 miles over the speed limit is a traffic felony. Ive seen the judge give someone jail time in Furgusons jail for going 26 mph over in Rogers. I was just pulled over a month ago for my first time speeding. I never recieved a warning, Just around $200 in fines. You know if he wasn’t the sheriff he would not ust have a speeding ticket, but a must appear court date.

Comment on Traffic Ticket Advice from a Florida Lawyer by Rohan

Rohan — Thu, 13 May 2010 03:51:05 +0000

I am waiting out a 5 year revocation for 2nd DUI in Florida. I was caught driving home from work, the officer must have ran my plates at a red light and the citation was for failing to provide a valid drivers license, NOT for driving with a suspended/revoked license. I wasn’t speeding, or anything else…the ticket only says failure to provide a drivers license. He knew it was suspended, but gave me this ticket instead. Am I going to be given a follow up ticket for driving with suspended license? I can’t get a hardship. I had one, but could not afford the supervision program that i was required to be in in order to keep the license.

Comment on I GOT A TRAFFIC TICKET from Austin PD!!! by traffic ticket and criminal defense attorneys

traffic ticket and criminal defense attorneys — Wed, 12 May 2010 07:18:36 +0000

Traffic tickets generally come in two forms; cite a moving violation, such as more than the speed limit, or a non-moving violation, such as a parking ticket. Traffic tickets are generally heard in traffic court.

Comment on Texas Law Regarding Stopping at a Red Light by admin

admin — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 03:55:10 +0000

If there is no traffic light specifically for the lane you are in, you must obey the ‘main’ traffic light for that intersection.

Sorry, but your not “coming to a complete stop” was in error, as the main light for the intersection was red. You must ALWAYS come to a complete stop at any intersection that is displaying a red light, unless there is a specific signal for your lane that is displaying solid green or a green arrow.

Comment on Texas Law Regarding Stopping at a Red Light by mari

mari — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:09:27 +0000

I recieved a ticket from a video camera at a four way intersection. The light turn red and I was in the right turn lane only. I did not come to a complete stop and I yeilded and saw that I could make the turn without putting anyone in danger of an accident. There is only two traffic lights for the direction I was traveling towards. The traffic lights are for the left and center lanes that continue straight forward through the intersection. The right turn only lane does not have a traffic light or yeild sign, so I thought I could make a right turn without coming to a complete stop. Am I right? I live in Texas and do not know where to find this info. Can you please tell me.

Comment on About Us by Seymour Law Group

Seymour Law Group — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:56:13 +0000

[Admin note: Although this comment is actually more of a solicitation, I'm leaving it for now. That may change later, depending on the response(s) I get from them.]

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Comment on About Us by admin

admin — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 06:34:00 +0000

Hi David!

The law I talk about is Texas laws, as set forth in the Texas Penal Code, Section 38.02 (a) and (b). Therein, it clearly states that you commit an offense ONLY if you fail to ‘identify’ yourself (with name, address, and/or date of birth) to an officer WHO HAS LEGALY ARRESTED (or, sometimes, detained) YOU! There is NO requirement to possess ANY kind of ‘official’ identification in Texas! NONE! Most folks DO have some form of government issued form of I.D., but only out of necessity. You need one to buy alcohol, cash a check, drive a car, buy a gun, etc. If you don’t do any of those things, you have no need for an “ID”.

To me, it’s simply a matter of personal freedom from unreasonable ’search’. No one has a ‘right’ to know who I am, just because they say so. And further, if they DO have a need/right to know, they can take my word. And, if I’m lying, THEN I’m guilty of a crime.

Comment on About Us by david tropea

david tropea — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:38:21 +0000

You quote several times in your videos about a police officer requesting id, phone numbers etc. that you have the right to provide only your name address and dob. where do we find that legal right? Is it federal or state? I always thought you had to provide a valid state issued identification.

I applaud your efforts to weed out people who believe they can exercice their authority innappropriately.