I thought he was talking about insurance points. Massachusetts doesn't have that point system for your liscence. I never heard of it either.

Why would you get a Lawyer? The fees will be much more than the $650 ticket.

Doesn't everyone go 80-90 mph in a 65 anyway? Usual flow of traffic everywhere I drive.

 

sheesh...i don't know what it is...i am only 16...i have not even had my license for a year

i was referring to the 6 point thing that the guy got...i don't know what the insurance one is or this one

i personally think your friend should own up to what he did, and take responsibility for it...in the end he will pay more for the lawyer anyways.

 

This guy was doing 86 in a FIFTY FIVE, not 65. Thats 31 mph over, an arrestable offense in most states.

 

I agree. He was speeding and got caught so just pay up. 31 over is alot and he is lucky his car wasnt impounded or arrested.

 

The fees may not neccessarily be over 650.... i've seen attorneys fix speeding tickets for as little as $50. Just depends on who he goes to..... I had a Minor in Possession taken care of for 200, a driving too fast for conditions fixed for $300 (I was actually driving 15 miles under the speed limit... it was just bad weather). I think in the long run, if your insurance rate goes up every month.... you will end up spending much more than a one time lawyer fee. Tell him to at least consult with an attorney, many will give you a free consult.

 

I know it was 55mph. Just saying that by going 85-90 in a 65 is still 20-25mph over and that is typical.

 

HOW did the police determine he was actually doing 86? ( if you know ). How this was done, the accuracy of the equipment used, how recently it was calibrated, the officer's certification with that equipment, the presence of anything else in the area that could have interfered with an accurate reading.....these and other factors could deterimne how strong a case the police ( or the county prosecutor ) have.

But, of course, I am only thinking of your friend and a way he could legally question it. In truth, your friend probably deserved it.

 

really? i thought the point system was a relatively old thing.

haha my bad.

 

my bad... i didn't know that the point system wasn't used in certain states...


btw... im only 17.

 

I got one here in GA for going 81 on a 55, I thought i was on the hwy but happened to be in this 5 mile access road.. anyways it was like $170 and 4 points, as they mentioned, this guy is lucky, 31 over limit here would have gotten him in jail and car impounded, I would just pay and move on

 

Going over 80MPH is starting to become the magic number. In my state they either are passing or have already passed a law that going anything over 80 MPH becomes a traffic crime, and going over 25 MPH above the any speed limit will also be a traffic crime. That means your car is impounded and you are arrested. It may be the norm now, but as time goes by there will be more laws against excessive speeding. Like or or not its only a matter of time.

 

You can go to your state DMV website and they usually have posted the laws and points. I am sadly, very familar with Georgias....

 

1Sicklex, do you know the point rule for people under 21? I've heard since I received my first ticket here that if I get another ticket before next November (when I turn 21), my license will/can suspended for 6 months. Is that true? I can't find it on the DMVS website....thanks....

 

Unless they passed a new law, b/c I have not heard of that one. I do know if your caught going I think 25mph over the limit and your under 21, your license does get suspended 6 months. I KNOW. The law passed in July, I got hit with a ticket right when the law passed, the lawyers and judges had no clue about it. 1 month after my court date, I got a letter saying "license is revoked".

I know if you get more than 15 pts in 2 years, you license is revoked.
You can take 1 defensive driving course every 5 years, it deducts 7 points from your license.
You can plead nolo your first offense and once every 5 years. This gives you no points, but u pay a fine.
After 2 years your tickets points are removed.

 

30 mph over, they can grow you in jail.
over 100mph, thrown in jail unless your lucky and reckless driving as well.