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ChiefsFanatic · 09:36 AM

I think I need to hire a lawyer for my 16 year old son who got a speeding ticket for going 34 in a 20 school zone.

It is a church school that he didn't realize was a school, and on the description on the ticket, the officer clocked him before he was even 10 feet into the school zone. And he was sitting there waiting for a high school kid, because high school had just let out. I have literally driven down this road over 50,000 times in my life, at all times of day and year, and have never seen cop checking speed in this school zone.

The cop could have seen how nervous my son was, and been understanding about his lack of knowledge of the school, but he wasn't.

So, I need to hire a lawyer, and thought I would ask here first.

If you are not a lawyer, maybe you could recommend someone.

Thanks,

ChiefsFanatic

**DaneMcCloud** · 10-09-2009, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsFanatic

And, sure, he was speeding, but sometimes people deserve a break.

Why? Because he's your son?

JFC.

He broke the law. He sped through a school zone.

No amount of excuses will change that.

MTG#10 · 10-09-2009, 03:45 PM

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I think obgyn would be more suited to fix a "swamp box"

Thats the least of my worries.

POND_OF_RED · 10-09-2009, 03:45 PM

I got a speeding ticket here for going 32 in a 25. These cops really have nothing to do. I probably could have gotten out of the ticket by simply being polite to him but when he asked if I was "in a hurry to get somewhere" I just laughed at him and told him "obviously not if i was only going 32 mph." I've also been pulled over for "almost going into another lane". I ****ing hate the police around here.

JohninGpt · 10-09-2009, 03:47 PM

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If there are any lawyers here I have real problems I could use help with.

What happened, GF read the ED thread?

sedated · 10-09-2009, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsFanatic

I know, I just think "faulty equipment" would look better than a speeding ticket when the insurance guy looks at his record.

And, sure, he was speeding, but sometimes people deserve a break.

you can find a lawyer in the phone book to get it amended. some jurisdictions don't require a lawyer, but most of the ones around me do. you can call the city hall or whatever and ask if you need a lawyer or if you can amend it yourself.

as for "people deserving a break", rofl. these are the cops we are talking about. the more high school kids they stick with tickets, the sooner they get new dodge charger police cars.

ziggysocki · 10-09-2009, 03:48 PM

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Thats the least of my worries.

I know, just crackin a joke at your expense...

CaliforniaChief · 10-09-2009, 03:51 PM

I've seen enough people fly through school zones with kids all over the streets to say that I wish they'd do MORE in school zones.

I really don't think you can be too careful around schools.

sedated · 10-09-2009, 03:53 PM

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I've also been pulled over for "almost going into another lane". I ****ing hate the police around here.

I've been pulled over for not signaling when i changed lanes. my drivers ed teacher said signaling was a courtesy.

my sister got a $50 ticker for having a tail light out...when she was turning into the auto parts store to replace the tail light.

sedated · 10-09-2009, 03:54 PM

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Thats the least of my worries.

did the ex finally file divorce papers?

MTG#10 · 10-09-2009, 03:59 PM

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did the ex finally file divorce papers?

No...cant get divorced until her bastard is born...

Simply Red · 10-09-2009, 04:02 PM

isn't Bowser? Or, do I be trippin'?

**Buck** · 10-09-2009, 04:06 PM

1. Check with American Hero, pretty sure he is a Lawyer.

2. Tell your kid to quit driving and start shooting up steroids.

LaChapelle · 10-09-2009, 04:09 PM

Yeah, the message you're sending the 16 yo ain't the best, from the info offered.

patteeu · 10-09-2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsFanatic

I know, I just think "faulty equipment" would look better than a speeding ticket when the insurance guy looks at his record.

Yes. You can get a lawyer to get the moving violation changed to something like faulty equipment, but you will have to (a) pay the lawyer (unless you can find a kind-hearted CP lawyer who will do it for free) and (b) pay a fine that is even higher than the fine for speeding would be. Even though this will be expensive, it's still cheaper than having your insurance rates go up.

It used to be that non-lawyers could do this on their own in some jurisdictions, but things have changed a lot in the last 10 years or so. In KCMO, they won't even talk to you if you're not a lawyer. I doubt that you can get anything done on your own in Blue Springs, but it wouldn't hurt to call the prosecutor and ask them if you can get a ticket amended.

stlchiefs · 10-09-2009, 04:48 PM

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Yeah, the message you're sending the 16 yo ain't the best, from the info offered.

Exactly. He was speeding, but just because you and others have done it in the past when a cop was not there taking radar makes it right from now on? Yeah, it's that jerk cops fault for breaking a posted law that's there for all to see.

Teach a person a real lesson here: make your son pay the ticket and any increase in insurance and quit blaming others for your son's mistakes, you're not doing him any favors coddling him when he's in high school. OR, you can run to a lawyer and advance the litigious society we live in by pointing fingers at someone else. Rant over. Signed, an Attorney.

10-09-2009, 03:19 PM
ChiefsFanatic DeadPunisher Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Blue Springs, MO. 64014 Casino cash: $189205	Are there any actual lawyers on ChiefsPlanet? I think I need to hire a lawyer for my 16 year old son who got a speeding ticket for going 34 in a 20 school zone. It is a church school that he didn't realize was a school, and on the description on the ticket, the officer clocked him before he was even 10 feet into the school zone. And he was sitting there waiting for a high school kid, because high school had just let out. I have literally driven down this road over 50,000 times in my life, at all times of day and year, and have never seen cop checking speed in this school zone. The cop could have seen how nervous my son was, and been understanding about his lack of knowledge of the school, but he wasn't. So, I need to hire a lawyer, and thought I would ask here first. If you are not a lawyer, maybe you could recommend someone. Thanks, ChiefsFanatic Last edited by ChiefsFanatic; 10-14-2009 at 09:36 AM..
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10-09-2009, 03:45 PM	#18
POND_OF_RED The talking stonehead Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Blue Springs, MO Casino cash: $-1966854	I got a speeding ticket here for going 32 in a 25. These cops really have nothing to do. I probably could have gotten out of the ticket by simply being polite to him but when he asked if I was "in a hurry to get somewhere" I just laughed at him and told him "obviously not if i was only going 32 mph." I've also been pulled over for "almost going into another lane". I ****ing hate the police around here.
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10-09-2009, 03:51 PM	#22
CaliforniaChief #RIPAce Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So Cal Casino cash: $10485899	I've seen enough people fly through school zones with kids all over the streets to say that I wish they'd do MORE in school zones. I really don't think you can be too careful around schools.
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10-09-2009, 04:02 PM	#26
Simply Red You Sweetie! Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2021206219 VARSITY	isn't Bowser? Or, do I be trippin'?
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10-09-2009, 04:06 PM	#27
Buck Take a Chill Pill Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Casino cash: $5920295	1. Check with American Hero, pretty sure he is a Lawyer. 2. Tell your kid to quit driving and start shooting up steroids.
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10-09-2009, 04:09 PM	#28
LaChapelle Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Casino cash: $10004900	Yeah, the message you're sending the 16 yo ain't the best, from the info offered.
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