Wrongfully accused of speeding
#1
Wrongfully accused of speeding
I just want to keep things simple and short
This was on a 4-5 lane highway in Houston, TX.
There was moderate traffic and cars beside/in front/behind me
Speed limit is 65 and I was going 65 on the dot.
Eventually I saw the cop on the side of the road and immediately looked at my speedometer and of course it showed 65 so I wasn't worried.
Seconds later, he pulls up behind me and turns on lights.
Not sure if this bit of info helps or not but I was driving a burgundy 1998 Toyota Corolla
He walks up and tells me I was going 75 in a 65
I explain my side of the story, bam bam bam, ticket written, and its over.
I was in Houston on vacation and am from Baton Rouge, LA
What options do I have?
Thanks in advance!
This was on a 4-5 lane highway in Houston, TX.
There was moderate traffic and cars beside/in front/behind me
Speed limit is 65 and I was going 65 on the dot.
Eventually I saw the cop on the side of the road and immediately looked at my speedometer and of course it showed 65 so I wasn't worried.
Seconds later, he pulls up behind me and turns on lights.
Not sure if this bit of info helps or not but I was driving a burgundy 1998 Toyota Corolla
He walks up and tells me I was going 75 in a 65
I explain my side of the story, bam bam bam, ticket written, and its over.
I was in Houston on vacation and am from Baton Rouge, LA
What options do I have?
Thanks in advance!
#2
You're pretty much screwed. If you were local, you could go to court and argue (most likely would lose anyway, since a cop's words vs. yours), but you're from far away, so...screwed. Only 3 options you have: 1) Go to court in Houston; 2) Write them a letter to explain (but useless anyway); 3) Pay the fine and get it over with.
#4
Advice--hire a 'ticket clinic' type lawyer.
#6
Lol I just fought a ticket and won.
I was innocent as well.
Long story short. 2001 s2000 with invidia duals and TP
Front line at stoplight. turned green and i took 1st all the way to redline and 2nd to speed limit and shut down to cruise.
1/2 mile away i get 2 amber lights speeding up to my ass and then he sat on it. Pulled me over 1/2 mile after that.
Asked how fast i was going, I asked him what he got me on radar
he admitted to not using
Estimated my speed 19 mph over limit and gave me ticket.
went to write ticket in car and I called a buddy of mine and parents to explain the situation and if i have a chance at fighting it.
everyone said "his word against yours"
Cruiser cam doesn't lie though.
I wrote a 4 page recollection of that incident the next day.
Month later I requested bench trial and subpoena'd the cruiser audio and video of the incident.
Had court a few days ago... Ticket was dropped and license back in my hands.
As far as getting a lawyer, i'd suggest it if you are not confident enough and cant gather evidence to your innocence.
I was innocent as well.
Long story short. 2001 s2000 with invidia duals and TP
Front line at stoplight. turned green and i took 1st all the way to redline and 2nd to speed limit and shut down to cruise.
1/2 mile away i get 2 amber lights speeding up to my ass and then he sat on it. Pulled me over 1/2 mile after that.
Asked how fast i was going, I asked him what he got me on radar
he admitted to not using
Estimated my speed 19 mph over limit and gave me ticket.
went to write ticket in car and I called a buddy of mine and parents to explain the situation and if i have a chance at fighting it.
everyone said "his word against yours"
Cruiser cam doesn't lie though.
I wrote a 4 page recollection of that incident the next day.
Month later I requested bench trial and subpoena'd the cruiser audio and video of the incident.
Had court a few days ago... Ticket was dropped and license back in my hands.
As far as getting a lawyer, i'd suggest it if you are not confident enough and cant gather evidence to your innocence.
#7
Lol I just fought a ticket and won.
I was innocent as well.
Long story short. 2001 s2000 with invidia duals and TP
Front line at stoplight. turned green and i took 1st all the way to redline and 2nd to speed limit and shut down to cruise.
1/2 mile away i get 2 amber lights speeding up to my ass and then he sat on it. Pulled me over 1/2 mile after that.
Asked how fast i was going, I asked him what he got me on radar
he admitted to not using
Estimated my speed 19 mph over limit and gave me ticket.
went to write ticket in car and I called a buddy of mine and parents to explain the situation and if i have a chance at fighting it.
everyone said "his word against yours"
Cruiser cam doesn't lie though.
I wrote a 4 page recollection of that incident the next day.
Month later I requested bench trial and subpoena'd the cruiser audio and video of the incident.
Had court a few days ago... Ticket was dropped and license back in my hands.
As far as getting a lawyer, i'd suggest it if you are not confident enough and cant gather evidence to your innocence.
I was innocent as well.
Long story short. 2001 s2000 with invidia duals and TP
Front line at stoplight. turned green and i took 1st all the way to redline and 2nd to speed limit and shut down to cruise.
1/2 mile away i get 2 amber lights speeding up to my ass and then he sat on it. Pulled me over 1/2 mile after that.
Asked how fast i was going, I asked him what he got me on radar
he admitted to not using
Estimated my speed 19 mph over limit and gave me ticket.
went to write ticket in car and I called a buddy of mine and parents to explain the situation and if i have a chance at fighting it.
everyone said "his word against yours"
Cruiser cam doesn't lie though.
I wrote a 4 page recollection of that incident the next day.
Month later I requested bench trial and subpoena'd the cruiser audio and video of the incident.
Had court a few days ago... Ticket was dropped and license back in my hands.
As far as getting a lawyer, i'd suggest it if you are not confident enough and cant gather evidence to your innocence.
Even more interesting is that dumbo admitted to not using radar on camera! You've just given me another tool and tactic to use if that ever happens to me!
Thanks
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#10
Lol I just fought a ticket and won.
I was innocent as well.
Long story short. 2001 s2000 with invidia duals and TP
Front line at stoplight. turned green and i took 1st all the way to redline and 2nd to speed limit and shut down to cruise.
1/2 mile away i get 2 amber lights speeding up to my ass and then he sat on it. Pulled me over 1/2 mile after that.
Asked how fast i was going, I asked him what he got me on radar
he admitted to not using
Estimated my speed 19 mph over limit and gave me ticket.
went to write ticket in car and I called a buddy of mine and parents to explain the situation and if i have a chance at fighting it.
everyone said "his word against yours"
Cruiser cam doesn't lie though.
I wrote a 4 page recollection of that incident the next day.
Month later I requested bench trial and subpoena'd the cruiser audio and video of the incident.
Had court a few days ago... Ticket was dropped and license back in my hands.
As far as getting a lawyer, i'd suggest it if you are not confident enough and cant gather evidence to your innocence.
I was innocent as well.
Long story short. 2001 s2000 with invidia duals and TP
Front line at stoplight. turned green and i took 1st all the way to redline and 2nd to speed limit and shut down to cruise.
1/2 mile away i get 2 amber lights speeding up to my ass and then he sat on it. Pulled me over 1/2 mile after that.
Asked how fast i was going, I asked him what he got me on radar
he admitted to not using
Estimated my speed 19 mph over limit and gave me ticket.
went to write ticket in car and I called a buddy of mine and parents to explain the situation and if i have a chance at fighting it.
everyone said "his word against yours"
Cruiser cam doesn't lie though.
I wrote a 4 page recollection of that incident the next day.
Month later I requested bench trial and subpoena'd the cruiser audio and video of the incident.
Had court a few days ago... Ticket was dropped and license back in my hands.
As far as getting a lawyer, i'd suggest it if you are not confident enough and cant gather evidence to your innocence.