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john · 01-12-2004

When I got a moving violation for unsafe u-turn they gave me three options

1. pay $100 and go on probation for a year
2. pay $75 and it goes on your record
3. get a court date

I chose option 1 because all I cared is that it doesn't go on my insurance. I live in Hopkins anyhow. Not a great amount of cops patrolling the streets. In 3 years of driving, I have never been pulled over in Hopkins-Minnetonka area.

I would go to a hearing officer if I were you. It can only help. Hell, my brother has even gotten them to dismiss some tickets (illegal tail lights, no proof of insurance, and no front plate). I wouldn't fight it all the way to court though... Ends up being a PITA. The judge will always believe the cops word over anyone contesting the ticket.

01-12-2004	#16
john Business as usual Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Isanti, MN Drives: Dodge Viper and Honda Insight Posts: 2,206	When I got a moving violation for unsafe u-turn they gave me three options 1. pay $100 and go on probation for a year 2. pay $75 and it goes on your record 3. get a court date I chose option 1 because all I cared is that it doesn't go on my insurance. I live in Hopkins anyhow. Not a great amount of cops patrolling the streets. In 3 years of driving, I have never been pulled over in Hopkins-Minnetonka area. I would go to a hearing officer if I were you. It can only help. Hell, my brother has even gotten them to dismiss some tickets (illegal tail lights, no proof of insurance, and no front plate). I wouldn't fight it all the way to court though... Ends up being a PITA. The judge will always believe the cops word over anyone contesting the ticket. __________________ 97 Viper GTS 03 Mercedes CLK500 rollin on dubs...