How to Avoid a Speeding Ticket
It goes without saying that, to avoid a traffic ticket, one should not have been drinking, have taken a drug that impedes reflexes and judgment, or be conspicuously passing everybody on the highway in a bright-red convertible or in a vehicle with a missing tail light. In addition, knowing your state's speed-limit law can help prevent your being pulled over.
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Learn the three types of speed limits ' absolute, presumed and basic. An absolute speed limit means what it says: If you drive a mile over the posted limit, you are speeding. Under presumed speed limit law, you can legally exceed the posted limit as long as you drive safely. The basic speed limit allows you to drive only as fast as conditions allow, no matter what limit is posted.
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Note that all states have a basic speed limit and, using this law, usually give out tickets following an accident (even if driving under the posted limit).
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Study your state's laws. For example, speed limits in California, Arizona, Colorado and Connecticut are absolute on highways and presumed almost everywhere else; in states such as Pennsylvania, Florida, Alaska, Hawaii and Kansas, all are absolute; and in Texas and Rhode Island, almost all are presumed.
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Drive "safely and prudently" in states and on streets with presumed speed limits.
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Drive at or below the posted limit on interstates and state highways to avoid a speeding ticket in most states and when you don't know the law.
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Tips & Warnings
Books such as Nolo Press' "Beat Your Ticket: Go to Court and Win!" by attorney David Brown list the types of speed-limit laws each state has and discuss speeding citations in detail and the methods traffic officers use to determine how fast a vehicle is going.
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Comments
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tocuriousgeorge
Jan 11, 2009
Thanks for the article!! I was raised up north were I witnessed everyone in my family using this method. I use it now too, but it seems like many people do not know what it means. Thanks for sharing! -
lyg770
Feb 21, 2007
It is not suggested to speed with the cruise Control on. instead, speed in segments (i.e. 65, 70, 80 then back to 65)
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lyg770
Feb 21, 2007
It is not suggested to speed with the cruise Control on. instead, speed in segments (i.e. 65, 70, 80 then back to 65)
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Aug 08, 2006
Ther is one way to avoid a speeding ticket is to maintain your speed and watch the speedometer and tachometer if you have one.
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Aug 01, 2006
If you pay attention to the road when you drive and are willing to invest some time and money into avoiding speeding tickets, then these tips may work for you. 1. Try to stick with silver or gray sedans. 530i, Acura, the new GTO is one of the stealthiest cars you can drive. 2.Buy a quality radar detector. Preferably one that displays the radar frequency being used. My Passport SR7 has performed flawlessly in this regard. 3. Keep a notepad and pen in your car. 4. As you drive around at posted speeds for a week or so, take notes of the frequencies you encounter. Observe the location and if any patrol units are in the vicinity. On my 30 mile commute I keep track of the municipal, county and state units and document they're frequencies. After a couple of weeks you will see patterns in enforcement and learn to recognize speed traps before you encounter them. 5. Commit to memory the vehicle models used in your commute. Memorize the headlight and taillight patterns. 6. Watch feeder lanes and on ramps. It's too easy for patrol cars to sneak up on faster cars from the feeder lanes. 7. Keep your eyes on the horizon and watch for brake lights in the distance.
