Busted for speeding and my lucky day

[tjpgi]

Several weeks ago riding into Kerrville on 173, me and a friend on his BMW were doing 70 in what we thought was a 65 zone. We did not see ( or ignored) the speed limit dropped to 55 and then 45. It was raining but the sun popped out so we were just enjoying the ride. Same deal. Cop comes toward us over a hill does a 180 and pulls us over. Proverbial question was asked" How fast were you going?" My answer " Gee I don't know because I was just enjoying the ride officer". Cop laughs. Tells us he did not know which one of us were speeding where in my friend points to me he says "He was speeding" (we were in tight formation). Cop laughs again. My response " Yeah Rick blame it on the old guy"( I am 1 year older). Cop laughs again, writes us a warning and tells us to watch out for deer and old folks over 65 because they pull out in front of bikes. We then laugh because we are in our early 60's.
Now I ride with Escort Passport 9500ix.

[twowheeladdict]

Well, I got busted doing 25 over coming down a mountain in TN.   

I was just cruising along when a new BMW 1600 blew by me.  I thought that he would make a good decoy so I upped my speed and kept him barely in my sight, figuring if he tapped the brakes I would slow down.  Wrong assumption.  This road had no side streets, driveways or any hazzards that would make you extra cautious.  When I saw the bottom of hill where there was a cross street and business so I knew it was time to slow down, but it was too late.  A state trooper immediately pulled out and blue lighted the BMW.  As I approached he signaled for me to pull over.  Busted.  I had always heard that they lock in the radar for the speeder that if you are behind them you are good.  I guess that is no longer the case.

I showed up to court to ask for defensive driving instead of paying the fine and there were 280 people there.  When I started asking folks many of them were caught at the same location.  Quite a revenue generator for that county. 

The Judge was a trip.  He recommened all speeders take the defensive driving class because we shouldn't have to have our insurance rates go up just to provide more income to those companies who already own the largest buildings in most major cities.  LOL!

[Conrad]

Well, I got busted doing 25 over coming down a mountain in TN.   

I was just cruising along when a new BMW 1600 blew by me.  I thought that he would make a good decoy so I upped my speed and kept him barely in my sight, figuring if he tapped the brakes I would slow down.  Wrong assumption.  This road had no side streets, driveways or any hazzards that would make you extra cautious.  When I saw the bottom of hill where there was a cross street and business so I knew it was time to slow down, but it was too late.  A state trooper immediately pulled out and blue lighted the BMW.  As I approached he signaled for me to pull over.  Busted.  I had always heard that they lock in the radar for the speeder that if you are behind them you are good.  I guess that is no longer the case.

I showed up to court to ask for defensive driving instead of paying the fine and there were 280 people there.  When I started asking folks many of them were caught at the same location.  Quite a revenue generator for that county. 

The Judge was a trip.  He recommened all speeders take the defensive driving class because we shouldn't have to have our insurance rates go up just to provide more income to those companies who already own the largest buildings in most major cities.  LOL!

It's my understanding that newer radar units can track multiple targets.

In Illinois 25 over will get you in a HEAP of trouble. Reckless driving, possible jail time, and it might get your ride towed and impounded.

I'm not saying that I've never done 25 over myself, and them some, I just never got caught.

[gPink]

Never admit guilt!

[twowheeladdict]

It's my understanding that newer radar units can track multiple targets.

In Illinois 25 over will get you in a HEAP of trouble. Reckless driving, possible jail time, and it might get your ride towed and impounded.

I'm not saying that I've never done 25 over myself, and them some, I just never got caught.

I guess in TN it is just a revenue stream.  If I had been 20 or less over, I would have just paid $65 and taken the defensive driving class.  Over 20, you have to pay court costs and the $65 for the class.  The class was a joke.  It was taught by a guy with connections who was rambling and definitely has ADD.  The teenagers that were in the class shared that they had to do community service as well as take the class for speeding.