My fiancee ran a stop sign.

[7window]

traffic school and reduce fine. Call it a day. Don't listen to the "fight your ticket" website. Its a scam to just get your money and the resul will be the same. I once went to a lawyer whose specialty was to fight the ticket. The result was the same lawyers fee plus fine. This is for a red light ticket. The lawyer does not work hard for your case.

 

[lxskllr]

Even if the stop sign was covered or taken off by some punk kids, isn't the word STOP with the white bar going across glued to to road at the intersection? How do you miss that? Do you guys not have that where you're at? Every intersection in my town has the STOP pyroclast and bar where a stop sign is in addition to the sign.

That's pretty rare around here. They have them for extra special locations, but usually it's just a painted bar(not always), and a sign. Many times the painted bars are so worn it's hard to see. They can also blend in with the background when there's lots of other crap painted on the ground.

 

[kyrax12]

They both look like FOBs, meaning when they're engaged it practically means they're married, sans the marriage certificate from city hall. Old school Asians don't fuck around with getting engaged for 2 years then break up because they suddenly found greener grass like white people.

How do you look like a Fob?

 

[thestrangebrew1]

That's pretty rare around here. They have them for extra special locations, but usually it's just a painted bar(not always), and a sign. Many times the painted bars are so worn it's hard to see. They can also blend in with the background when there's lots of other crap painted on the ground.

Oh, I didn't think it was that rare to have that. It's more rare that I don't see this, maybe it's a CA thing.

 

[radhak]

If that included dropping insurance point, than it's worth it (1 pt is like $1000 on the long run)

As edro suggested, she could take the time to appear in court and hope for the best.

Or, look up your yellow pages for a Traffic-Ticket-Attorney, and pick the cheapest one. Around $60 should be possible. Call them and send in the money and other details. They'll get the fine reduced (slightly) and the points dropped (completely). Works like clockwork. Win in the long run.

Of course, any self-respecting local traffic-lawyer should be filling your mailbox with solicitations within a day or two. Sift thru them and take your pick. Same results.

I speak with the experience of around 5 or 6 separate incidents in the past where this has worked for me.

 

[ElFenix]

Asian: check
Female: check
Not knowing how to fvcking drive or driving carelessly while disregarding signs and safety of others while clutching the steering wheel with two small hands, seat pushed forward, and no idea what time it is and why she's out the kitchen: check

Racist and sexist all wrapped up into one.

AT Moderator ElFenix

 

[zinfamous]

How the fuck do you run a stop sign. She shouldn't be allowed to drive. What if a classroom full of kids and nuns had been crossing the street at the time!

or two guys carrying a large plate of glass?? D:

 

[LTC8K6]

If the sign is truly not visible, or hard to see, a picture will be very useful in court.

 

[Platypus]

or two guys carrying a large plate of glass?? D:

or a fruit vendor's stand full of delicious, ripe fruits?

 

[Dirigible]

or a fruit vendor's stand full of delicious, ripe fruits?

LOL. Just what I was going to post.

Hope I can remember this thread for pwnage nominations at the end of the year...

 

[Brainonska511]

In New York both streets have stop signs.

No.... I live in NY and I've seen plenty of streets where there is a stop sign in only one direction.

 

[Hugo Drax]

Her first ticket in a decade, clean driving record. It was one of those small streets and the sign was not visible.

It's $150~ and she has to mail it in guilty or not.

I know the general mentality of ATOT saying 'just pay the ticket', but you can get them dismissed easily or get it reduced if you at least show up (my experience back in MA in my stupid young days).

This is NY. Do they operate differently? Any way to lessen the penalty?

Thank you.

Is she Asian? Not to stereotype but Asian women are notorious for running stop signs.

 

[Zeze]

or a fruit vendor's stand full of delicious, ripe fruits?

Or a truck carrying jugs full of spring water.

 

[kyrax12]

Is she Asian? Not to stereotype but Asian women are notorious for running stop signs.

Are they?

 

[olds]

Defensive Driving FTW

I teach it.
Pics of the chick?

 

[TuxDave]

Is she Asian? Not to stereotype but Asian women are notorious for running stop signs.

But you basically are.

 

[Dari]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dari

So you quote something to prove my point? Thanks. Also, most streets either have lights or stop signs. I'm guessing you don't live in the City.

LOL, how does that prove your point????? I'm not surprised you have such horrible reading comprehension since you think the "smart" thing to do is stop at intersections without stop signs/lights, lol.

Quote:

The numbered streets start from First Street and go up to 220th Street. The even numbered streets generally run one way, west to east. The odd numbered streets generally run one way, east to west.

There are numerous exceptions. There are six major cross-town streets, which run both ways. These are 14th Street, 23rd Street, 34th Street, 42nd Street, 57th Street and 125th Street.

That is just saying NYC roads are mostly one way with plenty of exceptions...anyway there are plenty of one way roads in NYC that do not have stop signs at every single intersection. Traffic signs are there for a reason...if there isn't a stop sign that means you don't stop...derp. I can't believe I'm having this argument with someone, lol.

I said 'most', idiot. It's obvious you don't live in the City. Too bad for you...


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[boomhower]

She got off a lot cheaper than here. $25 fine plus $190 court costs(whether you go or not doesn't matter, you pay unless found not guilty) makes a $215 fine with no driving schools to knock it down. Get a lawyer to get it knocked down to something silly and avoid the points. At least that's how it's done here.

 

[sdifox]

talk to prosecutor, they usually commute the offense to something that is equal in fine but no points attached for first offenders. I think you have to request an early resolution with the traffic court. the back of the ticket should tell you how to do this.

 

[Andrew111]

I said 'most', idiot. It's obvious you don't live in the City. Too bad for you...

No, too bad for everyone else in NYC who has to put up with a retard like you stopping at every intersection. GOD you are stupid...I've been in NYC and I don't have to live there to realize you don't stop at every damn intersection. You live there and apparently you still haven't mastered that concept? What kind of bus you ride? Must be awfully short.

How stupid can you be not to stop at an intersection, with or without a stop sign

In New York both streets have stop signs.

How many asinine comments you want to make that are wrong?

 

[Ichinisan]

I went to some place on some date when I got a ticket for the same thing. I'm pretty sure I stopped at the sign, though. I was facing the officer.

Anyway, the notes on the ticket indicated that I'd be paying some fairly large amount (like $100+), but it turned out to be around $20. The woman that took my payment said it was so low because that was my first infraction in some amount of years.

 

[JulesMaximus]

I love all these holier than thou hypocrites condemning the OP's fiance for making a mistake.

None of you fuckers has ever gotten a ticket I suppose?

 

[JulesMaximus]

How do you look like a Fob?

 

[Dari]

No, too bad for everyone else in NYC who has to put up with a retard like you stopping at every intersection. GOD you are stupid...I've been in NYC and I don't have to live there to realize you don't stop at every damn intersection. You live there and apparently you still haven't mastered that concept? What kind of bus you ride? Must be awfully short.





How many asinine comments you want to make that are wrong?

Unless there are lights giving you the right of way, it is good to stop at every intersection. In Manhattan, there is practically a light at every intersection. Where there isn't, there are stop signs. I've ventured out into the outerboroughs and see something similar. Morons like you are the reasons why there are accidents. Thinking you have the right of way you fail to negotiate turns and movements, thereby causing accidents. New York isn't some hick town where roads are made of dirt and intersections lack the necessary signs. Like I said, you obviously don't live in the City or else you wouldn't be running your mouth like you are right now...

 

[Dari]

I love all these holier than thou hypocrites condemning the OP's fiance for making a mistake.

None of you fuckers has ever gotten a ticket I suppose?

I've gotten plenty of tickets, mainly for speeding. I know I'm guilty and I own up to it and pay the fine. When I feel I'm in the right or bored, I take it to traffic court. If you're lucky, the cop does not remember your case, or they've "retired" or they can't mount a challenge to the fiction I've brought to court that day. It depends.