Pulled over on 395

boosted43 · 04-30-2013, 12:39 AM

Okay so this evening on my way to Verizon Center I was pulled over by a state trooper. He stated that I was speeding 74 in 55 (which I was) and that I cut off a vehicle without giving my signal, I did not cut off any vehicle however when I changed lanes I did not give signal because it was almost 11 at night and there weren't many cars on the road. Heres the catch, both offenses were recorded as being part of Alexandria's jurisdiction and he has me going to Fairfax County court. What do you guys think? I may contact a lawyer who helped me in a pretty nasty battle a few years back but just wanted to hear some opinions.

Thanks,
Kais

mdosu · 04-30-2013, 07:29 AM

well, you should get it clarified to the correct jurisdiction, I doubt you need a lawyer for that. I take Alexandria's fines are slightly less than Fairfax, or what's the issue at hand here?

coolcane · 04-30-2013, 12:32 PM

Avoid Fairfax judges at all costs....

tjsabec · 04-30-2013, 01:24 PM

Sorry to hear you got nabbed, but come on man, always signal. It does not require a lot of physical effort to press the turn signal stalk. It is a big pet peeve of mine. Nobody signals any more, can't get lazier than that.

Good luck with getting the fine reduced / removed.

Petlizard · 05-01-2013, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by tjsabec

Sorry to hear you got nabbed, but come on man, always signal. It does not require a lot of physical effort to press the turn signal stalk. It is a big pet peeve of mine. Nobody signals any more, can't get lazier than that.

! It takes no effort what so ever to push that lever and let others know where you are going.

Lorde · 05-01-2013, 08:01 AM

NoVa nosedive.

boosted43 · 05-01-2013, 01:21 PM

Should've, otherwise I wouldn't have been in this mess. Will be meeting with lawyer on Thursday. Law states that I must signal if I'm moving into a lane which will affect the operation of another motor vehicle so if there weren't any cars behind me in that lane I can see that one being dropped hopefully. Will keep you posted.

huyner328 · 05-01-2013, 01:38 PM

So... you just got a speeding ticket? Just pay it and move on?

Nevermind... I see you got a ticket for the lane change... I don't see jurisdiction being the cause. State trooper can do whatever.

boosted43 · 05-01-2013, 02:30 PM

Yeah I know that just the fact that he pulled me over in Alexandria jurisdiction and wants me in Fairfax court. I know I got the speeding ticket no way out of that but the lane change/cutting off the van ticket he gave me is kinda bs. Insurance rates just dropped down and here we go again lol.

coolcane · 05-01-2013, 06:46 PM

I was pulled over right after the 14th street bridge near the pentagon and went to Arlington court

boosted43 · 05-03-2013, 02:48 AM

Just gonna pay it. F*ck it.

WarrantyTracker · 05-06-2013, 04:16 PM

If it was 75 instead of 74, it would have been reckless driving. Glad you dodged that bullet.

04-30-2013, 12:39 AM	#1
boosted43 Captain 169 Rep 826 Posts Drives: 2017 C43 AMG Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NOVA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2015 BMW 335i [0.00]	Pulled over on 395 Okay so this evening on my way to Verizon Center I was pulled over by a state trooper. He stated that I was speeding 74 in 55 (which I was) and that I cut off a vehicle without giving my signal, I did not cut off any vehicle however when I changed lanes I did not give signal because it was almost 11 at night and there weren't many cars on the road. Heres the catch, both offenses were recorded as being part of Alexandria's jurisdiction and he has me going to Fairfax County court. What do you guys think? I may contact a lawyer who helped me in a pretty nasty battle a few years back but just wanted to hear some opinions. Thanks, Kais __________________ 2014 X5 xDrive50i Mineral White \| DinanTronics Stage 1 \| Vossen HC3
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mdosu Banned 314 Rep 8,496 Posts Drives: Double Vanos'd Civic-M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (6)	well, you should get it clarified to the correct jurisdiction, I doubt you need a lawyer for that. I take Alexandria's fines are slightly less than Fairfax, or what's the issue at hand here?
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tjsabec Captain 53 Rep 620 Posts Drives: 2008, e90, alpine white, 6mt Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Morgantown, wv iTrader: (2)	Sorry to hear you got nabbed, but come on man, always signal. It does not require a lot of physical effort to press the turn signal stalk. It is a big pet peeve of mine. Nobody signals any more, can't get lazier than that. Good luck with getting the fine reduced / removed.
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boosted43 Captain 169 Rep 826 Posts Drives: 2017 C43 AMG Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NOVA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2015 BMW 335i [0.00]	Should've, otherwise I wouldn't have been in this mess. Will be meeting with lawyer on Thursday. Law states that I must signal if I'm moving into a lane which will affect the operation of another motor vehicle so if there weren't any cars behind me in that lane I can see that one being dropped hopefully. Will keep you posted. __________________ 2014 X5 xDrive50i Mineral White \| DinanTronics Stage 1 \| Vossen HC3
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boosted43 Captain 169 Rep 826 Posts Drives: 2017 C43 AMG Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NOVA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2015 BMW 335i [0.00]	Yeah I know that just the fact that he pulled me over in Alexandria jurisdiction and wants me in Fairfax court. I know I got the speeding ticket no way out of that but the lane change/cutting off the van ticket he gave me is kinda bs. Insurance rates just dropped down and here we go again lol. __________________ 2014 X5 xDrive50i Mineral White \| DinanTronics Stage 1 \| Vossen HC3
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coolcane Enlisted Member 0 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 2011 M3/DCT, Alpine White Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	I was pulled over right after the 14th street bridge near the pentagon and went to Arlington court
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boosted43 Captain 169 Rep 826 Posts Drives: 2017 C43 AMG Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NOVA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2015 BMW 335i [0.00]	Just gonna pay it. F*ck it. __________________ 2014 X5 xDrive50i Mineral White \| DinanTronics Stage 1 \| Vossen HC3
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WarrantyTracker Track? What Track? I was just riding along . . . 46 Rep 694 Posts Drives: Alpine White E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: An Undisclosed Location iTrader: (1)	If it was 75 instead of 74, it would have been reckless driving. Glad you dodged that bullet.
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