Ticket-ed

JoeDirte · 12-10-2009, 03:19 PM

So today i got a $116 ticket for not having my seat belt. The funny thing is that i was following behind the officer for like 10 minutes, then he decided to make a illegal U turn(Motorcycle cop), and that's when he saw me for a split second that i did not have my seat belt on. So i kept going and put on my seat belt and just when i look into my rear view mirror he is making another U turn while putting on his lights. So he pulls me over

and sees that my seat belt is on. He still decides to give me a ticket, and he said that he could charged me $116 more for driving without a license, and another $116 for having 13% tint all around(Supposedly he said tint gets darker as time goes on).

This whole time i was wondering if i could plead my case in court/to the officer by saying i had my seat belt the whole time? Does anyone know if he has to have "proof" of me not having my seat belt on. In Florida its bs for cops making you wear a seat belt, if I want to get injured that's MY option, right?

If your going to give me a lecture on wearing a seat belt/flame me for lying, just don't reply please.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 12-10-2009, 03:21 PM

Prosecuter is going to take the word of the officer more then likely that you werent wearing it....

Regardless of safety, I like the seatbelt so i dont go flying around the seat through the turns

JoeDirte · 12-10-2009, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JPSlick

Prosecuter is going to take the word of the officer more then likely that you werent wearing it....

Regardless of safety, I like the seatbelt so i dont go flying around the seat through the turns

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montreal red · 12-10-2009, 03:41 PM

i think new hampshire is the only place i've seen that u can get away with not wearing a seatbelt.. the motorcyclists there dont even wear helmets...

Memphis1 · 12-10-2009, 03:43 PM

you could get lucky and if the officer doesn't show up they throw away the ticket.

lib · 12-10-2009, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Igor561

Quote:

Originally Posted by JPSlick

Prosecuter is going to take the word of the officer more then likely that you werent wearing it....

Regardless of safety, I like the seatbelt so i dont go flying around the seat through the turns

Sport Package

If the bolsters alone can keep you in your seat you aren't going fast enough.

Spec 1 · 12-10-2009, 04:15 PM

1) Seatbelts are required in most states. In the Northwest they have huge "Click-it or Ticket" campaigns. If you're around a cop you should be smart enough to at least make it *look* like you have your belt on.
2) He really could have given you tickets for no license & tints. Be thankful.

Judges will take the cops word over yours... even if the cop lies - ask me how I know. It's a seatbelt ticket which is a non-moving violation so I say pay the ticket & move on. Won't affect your driving record. I would say contest it and see if the cop shows (if they don't it can be thrown out) but you'd likely miss work for it which would make it more costly than the ticket itself.

...in the long run, think about it next time, man. Cops are out to ticket people. If they see you without a belt, they'll hand you a fine. Next time you're driving behind a cop for 12 seconds (let alone '10 minutes') slickly put the seatbelt over your shoulder so it looks like it's on, or just click it on until you're not around them anymore. Life lesson. Sry for your luck.

ptack · 12-11-2009, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Igor561

He still decides to give me a ticket, and he said that he could charged me $116 more for driving without a license,

So you were driving without a license and you'er complaining that you only got a ticket for not wearing a seat belt.

Sorry, but the clue meter's reading zero.

imported_mega · 12-11-2009, 08:16 AM

I cant deal with the warning sounds if I'm not seatbelted, my 135i even wants my laptop seatbelted

Boost Gomez · 12-11-2009, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by montreal red

i think new hampshire is the only place i've seen that u can get away with not wearing a seatbelt.. the motorcyclists there dont even wear helmets...

In South Florida, motorcyclists don't wear helmets either. Boggles my mind, but hey if it "looks cool" right?

DFW_M · 12-12-2009, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Boost Gomez

In South Florida, motorcyclists don't wear helmets either. Boggles my mind, but hey if it "looks cool" right?

It is not in SOUTH FL only, it is in the state of Florida...
Anyway, the case is simple -- the OP's word against the officer's word = the OP loses. As someone mentioned, there is a chance that the officer does not show up in court, but that is as risky as driving with no seat belt...
To the OP, how did you turn of the PING sound while driving without the belt???

Gooz23 · 12-12-2009, 01:44 PM

igor is back!

Ender514 · 12-12-2009, 03:34 PM

why are you against wearing a seatbelt? i dont even think about it. i get in the car and put it on. it feels odd to me not to wear one.

Couch · 12-14-2009, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ptack

So you were driving without a license and you'er complaining that you only got a ticket for not wearing a seat belt.

Sorry, but the clue meter's reading zero.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phiberglass

Perhaps stop breaking the law....

I find it so hilarious all the whinning people do about tickets that they brough upon themselves.

You didn't have your seatbelt on, but since it was on when he finally pulled you over you think that means you had it on the whole time? Get a clue.

MrRoboto · 12-14-2009, 10:30 AM

So you broke the law and got caught now you want to go to court and commit perjury?

Nice....

bdkevoIX · 12-14-2009, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Couch

I find it so hilarious all the whinning people do about tickets that they brough upon themselves.

You didn't have your seatbelt on, but since it was on when he finally pulled you over you think that means you had it on the whole time? Get a clue.

+1000

You're lucky you didn't get ticketed for tint and no license.
Following a cop and not wearing a seat belt = FAIL

You were asking for it, so just pay for it.

bdkevoIX · 12-14-2009, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Igor561

So today i got a $116 ticket for not having my seat belt. The funny thing is that i was following behind the officer for like 10 minutes, then he decided to make a illegal U turn(Motorcycle cop), and that's when he saw me for a split second that i did not have my seat belt on. So i kept going and put on my seat belt and just when i look into my rear view mirror he is making another U turn while putting on his lights. So he pulls me over

and sees that my seat belt is on. He still decides to give me a ticket, and he said that he could charged me $116 more for driving without a license, and another $116 for having 13% tint all around(Supposedly he said tint gets darker as time goes on).

This whole time i was wondering if i could plead my case in court/to the officer by saying i had my seat belt the whole time? Does anyone know if he has to have "proof" of me not having my seat belt on. In Florida its bs for cops making you wear a seat belt, if I want to get injured that's MY option, right?

If your going to give me a lecture on wearing a seat belt/flame me for lying, just don't reply please.

Then don't post dumb s$it like this?

Blake · 12-14-2009, 10:36 PM

lol it's igor. too bad those threads got deleted. they were epic.

MCMLXXXIX · 12-14-2009, 10:42 PM

whats wrong with this kid

Gooz23 · 12-14-2009, 10:45 PM

i like how he runs away after posting something stupid LOL

choicez · 12-14-2009, 11:08 PM

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just4kickz · 12-14-2009, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by lib

If the bolsters alone can keep you in your seat you aren't going fast enough.

lol good one

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JoeDirte Blee 12 Rep 112 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: South FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	Ticket-ed So today i got a $116 ticket for not having my seat belt. The funny thing is that i was following behind the officer for like 10 minutes, then he decided to make a illegal U turn(Motorcycle cop), and that's when he saw me for a split second that i did not have my seat belt on. So i kept going and put on my seat belt and just when i look into my rear view mirror he is making another U turn while putting on his lights. So he pulls me over and sees that my seat belt is on. He still decides to give me a ticket, and he said that he could charged me $116 more for driving without a license, and another $116 for having 13% tint all around(Supposedly he said tint gets darker as time goes on). This whole time i was wondering if i could plead my case in court/to the officer by saying i had my seat belt the whole time? Does anyone know if he has to have "proof" of me not having my seat belt on. In Florida its bs for cops making you wear a seat belt, if I want to get injured that's MY option, right? If your going to give me a lecture on wearing a seat belt/flame me for lying, just don't reply please.
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montreal red chris 278 Rep 12,144 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	i think new hampshire is the only place i've seen that u can get away with not wearing a seatbelt.. the motorcyclists there dont even wear helmets... __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
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Spec 1 Faster in the Corners 52 Rep 1,062 Posts Drives: '91 E30, '05 ZX6-R, '06 300C Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	1) Seatbelts are required in most states. In the Northwest they have huge "Click-it or Ticket" campaigns. If you're around a cop you should be smart enough to at least make it look like you have your belt on. 2) He really could have given you tickets for no license & tints. Be thankful. Judges will take the cops word over yours... even if the cop lies - ask me how I know. It's a seatbelt ticket which is a non-moving violation so I say pay the ticket & move on. Won't affect your driving record. I would say contest it and see if the cop shows (if they don't it can be thrown out) but you'd likely miss work for it which would make it more costly than the ticket itself. ...in the long run, think about it next time, man. Cops are out to ticket people. If they see you without a belt, they'll hand you a fine. Next time you're driving behind a cop for 12 seconds (let alone '10 minutes') slickly put the seatbelt over your shoulder so it looks like it's on, or just click it on until you're not around them anymore. Life lesson. Sry for your luck. __________________ '91 M42 E30 - All sorts of goodies.
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