Oh oh, ticket!

[twowheels]

Originally Posted by PK198105

get yourself nice dress pants, tie and a nice shirt, make yourself look like an outstanding member of society and the judge will have a tendency to take you more seriously.

I used to be a really bad driver. Never had accidents, but was always pushing the limits. Now people complain that I drive too conservatively, imagine that. :-)

Anyhow, about 17 years ago I'd gotten a ticket for 55 in a 35. Some guys had been harassing me on the freeway and were cutting me off and whatnot. When I got off the freeway they were behind me at the light and I decided to gun it to get away from them, right into the speed trap.

I showed up at the court on time, but while waiting I saw the sign that said that if you were wearing shorts they'd kick you out. Uh oh! So I rushed home... and rushed back, worried that I'd be late. When I was pulling into the parking lot I hit the curb cut fast and my back wheels bounced off the ground. There were two men standing outside chatting, one in a sheriff's uniform -- he chewed me out like you wouldn't believe, threatening to take away my license, etc, but didn't do anything. When I got into the court I saw those two men again, the judge and the bailiff. I felt like I could die. When it was my turn I pled guilty "with an explanation". The judge looked at my paperwork and said "well, you have a clean record so far, so I'll let you off w/ just traffic school"... I couldn't believe it!