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[bmwlover0725]

okay, speeding ticket 2... I have come to the conclusion that my speedo is busted... I KNOW that I wasn't going 59, I know I was speeding, I saw 55 and started to cut back before the cop was even in sight, I was doing 45 and he got me at 59... is this even possible on the speedometer?

[Power of M]

Try borrowing a gps from someone and check your speedo. In my Z3 it is off about 5-7mph faster than I am actually doing. My truck is right on.

Do you have stock size wheels? That could also be an issue.

[cccp]

My 318is always reads 5mph faster then I'm actually going.

[sethla]

My 325 is about 5-6 mph fast at 65

[bmwlover0725]

what size are stock?

[thejlevie]

Might it be that the car was clocked by radar before you started slowing down?

[bmwlover0725]

I think I have it... I found a problem in the connector to the speedo... it was loose. It was going in and out of place, so I'd speed up to a normal speed, it would come out, then the needle would drop as a result, so I'd speed up and then eventually, the connector would move back in place and it'd show my new speed since I sped up and I'd end up at a higher speed... if anyone understands my complicated and stupid explanation of this problem... please let me know if it is a legitimate argument in court.

EDIT: I forgot to mention that I removed my cluster to find this out... I didn't just guess lol

[thejlevie]

I doubt that an equipment fault in the car is going to be a useful argument in court. The presumption would be that if you properly maintained the car the speedometer would be optimistic at worst.

[sonicpentatonic]

I think I have it... I found a problem in the connector to the speedo... it was loose. It was going in and out of place, so I'd speed up to a normal speed, it would come out, then the needle would drop as a result, so I'd speed up and then eventually, the connector would move back in place and it'd show my new speed since I sped up and I'd end up at a higher speed... if anyone understands my complicated and stupid explanation of this problem... please let me know if it is a legitimate argument in court.

EDIT: I forgot to mention that I removed my cluster to find this out... I didn't just guess lol
negative ghostrider. Faulty equipment due to poor maintenance is not an excuse in court. About the only time you can try to use faulty equipment as an excuse is when you are pulled over and you tell the cop you are aware of the problem and the required part to fix it is in the mail, but since this is your only means of transportation, you are trying to be as careful as humanly possible until the part comes.

[bmwlover0725]

damnit, looks like its time for a lawyer:(

[andyman2487]

Drive slower.

[littlejohn]

damnit, looks like its time for a lawyer:(

Looks like it's time for you to just pay the ticket. I don't know about NY but in MN, if you use the bad speedo excuse, they will give you a ticket for that and the speeding ticket.

[bmwlover0725]

http://notspeeding.com/

I'm desperate... does this really work? I don't want to be suspended

[SeattleBMW325i]

it shouldn't be suspended after 2 tickets, what else have you done? :confused

[e24mpwr]

I think I have it... I found a problem in the connector to the speedo... it was loose. It was going in and out of place, so I'd speed up to a normal speed, it would come out, then the needle would drop as a result, so I'd speed up and then eventually, the connector would move back in place and it'd show my new speed since I sped up and I'd end up at a higher speed... if anyone understands my complicated and stupid explanation of this problem... please let me know if it is a legitimate argument in court.

EDIT: I forgot to mention that I removed my cluster to find this out... I didn't just guess lol

I guess NC has a different set of laws. Especially if you provide a letter from a mechanic, you can often have your speeding ticket reduced to "Improper Equipment", which adds points to your license but doesn't impact your insurance itself (you can hit a points threshold where your rates go up). Here, they have a cattle call to talk to the DA if you want to ask for a reduction, etc. so you have minimal time in front of a judge.

If you aren't familiar with how the system works where you live, get a lawyer. In the long run you'll save money.

[Power of M]

You wanna play...you gotta pay. Do the crime, do the time.
Life is about lessons. If you don't learn the lesson after the 2nd time...

[bmwlover0725]

You wanna play...you gotta pay. Do the crime, do the time.
Life is about lessons. If you don't learn the lesson after the 2nd time...

I must say, that was well put at least

[bmwlover0725]

my mom talked to a cop she knows, he said as far as nys goes, we just need a signed thing from a mechanic saying that we did had a real problem. Then the tickets are dismissed

[UKFan4Sure!]

I must say, that was well put at least

when you post here on Bimmerforums, you get 66% help, 33% arsehole. And 1% just putting in their two cents that amounts to absolutely nothing (like this one I am posting....:D )

[Power of M]

okay, speeding ticket 2... I know I was speeding:nono


damnit,:nono


I'm desperate..:bawl


when you post here on Bimmerforums, you get 66% help, 33% arsehole. And 1% just putting in their two cents that amounts to absolutely nothing (like this one I am posting....:D )

Here is my 66%: give the lawyers some money:eek:
Here is my 33%: re-read post #16:D
Here is my 1% : re-read the first quote:nono

I'm glad you found that the problem was the loose :eyecrazy connection :eyecrazy in your______________.

[fixb52s]

Where did this happen (ie: Endicott, Bingo??) A letter from a legit mechanic (not Joe the mechanically gifted friend) MIGHT help you out, but not always. Take it to the DA and see what he can do BEFORE it goes to court. A lot of times, working with the DA, If you give him a good impression, will work to your benefit. He might dismiss it or at least tone it down to something like an equipment violation. It doesn't hurt to try.

I got a ticket in Conklin years ago. I was doing 55 in a 40. I plead guilty and paid the fine. It was afterwards I found out that I could have taken it to the town clerk and might have been shown some mercy.

I would also keep that car out of his sight. He might throw the book at you if he sees it...........

[Power of M]

This might be of some help.
Perhaps you could schedule this before you go to court.
It would show good faith on your part.



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