Ticket for drifting?

[thomasjamal]

By the way you know that I've had a few tickets in my time and I have never ever heard of a fine increasing in court even if they find you guilty.

That is completely ridiculous. So now they can fine you more for choosing to defend yourself. You should get the ACLU to fight that shlt.

[Felipe]

i am a cop...

[thomasjamal]

i am a cop...

Hey, I'd love to hear your take on a few things in here.

Of course we would all say that there are many, many good cops and we are certainly appreciative of your service (I, for one, have several friends that are in law enforcement and I have never had anything but good experience when I have dealt with the police). But sometimes it seems that some (probably a very few) cops abuse their authority.

What do you think about a situation like nzmoman described where he is questioned for 10 minutes for no apparent reason (other than that he was a black man riding with a white girl in Forsyth county GA) when a passenger in a car pulled over for a possible window tint violation (her tint was legal btw)?

And is it a normal practice where you work for a person's fine to increase because they went to court? This just seems like it would be intended to discourage people from going to court.

I'd also love to hear what you think would be a typical punishment for drifting where you work, assuming someone has a relatively clean driving record.

[nzmoman]

By the way you know that I've had a few tickets in my time and I have never ever heard of a fine increasing in court even if they find you guilty.

That is completely ridiculous. So now they can fine you more for choosing to defend yourself. You should get the ACLU to fight that shlt.

nope the fine has to remain the same. they can tac on ridiculous amount for "court fees"

i am a cop...

i wanted to be a Criminal Justice Researcher, I finished the program, but got aggrivated during my upper level courses. I have almost no faith in our justice system...the sad thing is that I know there are law enforcement officers who dont either.

[nzmoman]

And is it a normal practice where you work for a person's fine to increase because they went to court? This just seems like it would be intended to discourage people from going to court.

I'd also love to hear what you think would be a typical punishment for drifting where you work, assuming someone has a relatively clean driving record.

I think that the fine increase is to do exactly what you say, discourage people from showin up. give us your $$$ and get your points and F-off. Rehabilitative my ars.

i am a cop...

and I just noticed you are in Cali.....Pleeeeeeeeeeassse say something I want to hear what your views are?

[Felipe]

ok im not a cop.....

but my brother in law is... he grew up in s.cali all his life... hes the same age as me... hes a cop in Vegas now. He also had a s13 w/SR20DET but had to sell it because of the cop thing too much time to mess with it using it on the track n stuff...so he got rid of it..

[thomasjamal]

ok im not a cop.....

Well that was worthless.

Anybody have any intelligent input?

[nzmoman]

ok im not a cop.....

but my brother in law is... he grew up in s.cali all his life... hes the same age as me... hes a cop in Vegas now. He also had a s13 w/SR20DET but had to sell it because of the cop thing too much time to mess with it using it on the track n stuff...so he got rid of it..

Okay, what in the hell was that... I can never trust you again cause you just straight lied...

maybe he is a cop...you need to take an ethics class.

[b--ryan]

ive never had a drfiting ticket hopfully i dont get one, but im just now getting intot the whole nissan sence.but i did get a street racing ticket in my turbo civic the ticket said RACING ON A HIGHWAY. the ticket didnt show any point i belive he wrote the worng code on it but he also put that it was only a 85 dollar fee and that i didnt have to be in court i could just go pay the ticket and be done if i wanted. well i go to the court date anyway and come to find out that for a racing ticket that is a required court apperence and that it has to be transfered to a higher court because it traffic court doesnt handle a ticket like that. also said if im found guilty that my lisence will be taken for at least 6 months no question. well this was the weekend of thanksgiving 06 its now jan 30/07 i see havent recivied a new court date or heard anything about the ticket sence the first week for december. so we will see what happens.

for those that are wondering the race started out about 35-40ish ended about 50-60ish was a short short race i did nothing but spin the whole time it was mostly just messing around with a frined on the way home doesnt pay to street race.

[thomasjamal]

If I were you I would check back about the court date.

Don't think that being lost in the system for a little while will help you. They will eventually find it and the longer you slide by the less sympathetic the judge will be.

It could also be more detrimental in your future to loose your license than it is now.

As much as it seems like you should get a break for the officer writing it wrong you won't.

[b--ryan]

If I were you I would check back about the court date.

Don't think that being lost in the system for a little while will help you. They will eventually find it and the longer you slide by the less sympathetic the judge will be.

It could also be more detrimental in your future to loose your license than it is now.

As much as it seems like you should get a break for the officer writing it wrong you won't.

ya i said the same thing about getting a break because the officer wrote it worng but i did speack with the officer before i left that day he said he would help me out because i did show up at the court date. he gave me his number to call him as soon as i get a court date so hopfully hes a cool stand up guy.

ive called a few times on the court date im ready to get it over with. but evne online it says that its still being transfer to the new court so im just kinda waiting it out we will see what happens.

oh ya i did win the race

[lucky70400]

I was arrested for drifting in april. Got:1. Wreckless driving2. Speeding3. Going off the road4. Illegal lane changes

and two tickets that aren't related, one was a felony

sucked ***......... **** cops

[R6_240sx]

That's a stupid comment to make, what ur doing was wrong so expect to get in trouble for it.

[nzmoman]

^

[thomasjamal]

i did speack with the officer before i left that day he said he would help me out because i did show up at the court date

Well good luck with that, I hope it works out. If the cop is willing to shop up and ask for lenience then you have a good chance.

I was arrested for drifting in april. Got:1. Wreckless driving2. Speeding3. Going off the road4. Illegal lane changes

and two tickets that aren't related, one was a felony

sucked ***......... **** cops

I think being arrested is a little extreme and a felony is probably not called for either but do keep in mind that you were breaking the law.

What kind of fines/penalties did you end up with?

[cmoody2006]

I got pulled over not long ago for get this "An attempt to start a street race" thats what he said. I was checking to make sure my engine wasn't making any weird noises b/c i just put some more parts on aka giving it some gas. I just happen to rev up to 3grand. no big deal. well there was an unmarked police car behind me and i didn't know it. I wasn't going to race anyone i was next to a f*@#*%$ ford probe - you know the ooooooold body style - the box. lol. Anyways as i'm sitting there patiently waiting for him to return with my license and registration, I look out my window and to my supprise I hear tires screetching and then a major crunch. A little red POS slammed into the back of a truck. I'm like surely he won't give me a ticket and he will go over to the accident. I was right about the him not giving me a ticket. he gave me a verbal warning and i asked him what about the accident. His resonse was "Are you trying to tell me how to do my job?" I said no officer i just figured you would want to go over there and take a look to make sure everything is ok. well while i'm sitting there talking to him they both get out of their cars and check it out. He tells me that he doesn't want to see my car in "His Town" ever again. I said but officer i live here. and he said "Are you getting an attitude? Whats that i smell? I'm gonna have to call in a drug dog." To put it simple the cop called over the radio and had anoher officer show up with a dog to search my car. I don't do drugs so i knew they wouldn't find anything. So by the time the other officer arrived the people that were in the accident RIGHT ACROSS THE STREET!!!!!!!! left they didn't bother calling it in to the police and the red car looked totaled. Once they were done searching my car i asked what about the people in the accident? He said they are fine obviously. They searched my car b/c i'm 18 and have a nice fast car a 240sx..... Its the only way 2 go. And they figured i would have marijuana or something. F*#@ that i have a car thats my addiction. So he said i'm free to go. Now i ask why do cops pick on teens with nice cars? I just don't get it

[lucky70400]

It wasn't wrong because it was on an abandoned street at 4 in the morning.

[lucky70400]

Well good luck with that, I hope it works out. If the cop is willing to shop up and ask for lenience then you have a good chance.

I think being arrested is a little extreme and a felony is probably not called for either but do keep in mind that you were breaking the law.

What kind of fines/penalties did you end up with?

Actually the cop was a complete as$whole. He was in my face the whole time. After he arrested me, he said "You think you're a bada$$ driving your ugly POS like that?" (I had a brand new G35 coupe). I responded, "You think you're a bada$$ hiding behind your gun and badge like a little pu$$y?"

He definitely showed up to court but I know some people and had to only pay a $200 fine.

I mean this from the bottom of my heart when I say "f*** the police"

[thomasjamal]

I mean this from the bottom of my heart when I say "f*** the police"

Well I can feel you on that but at least remember that there are good cops and bad cops. From what this guy said he was the type of cop who is a cop because he likes having power. But don't forget that there are good cops who are cops because they want to help people.

Oh, and you got off REALLY easy with a $200 fine. I've paid more than that for a simple speeding ticket AFTER they reduced my fine. Be thankful for that for sure.

[nzmoman]

I got pulled over last night and actually didnt get a ticket....it was cause they couldnt see my temporary plates.

Also, a friend got a ticket today (David) for having his windows too dark. david bought the car monday night. He is a student and works. today was the first time he didnt have to work after school. He got pulled over as he was leaving the tag office. literally leaving the parking lot on his way to get new windows from me and got pulled over. he has driving the car about a total of 30 minutes.....

that is pathetic. The tint law is a ridiculous way for counties to get revenue. And I think it is harrasment in many counts.

Actually the cop was a complete as$whole. He was in my face the whole time. After he arrested me, he said "You think you're a bada$$ driving your ugly POS like that?" (I had a brand new G35 coupe). I responded, "You think you're a bada$$ hiding behind your gun and badge like a little pu$$y?"

He definitely showed up to court but I know some people and had to only pay a $200 fine.

I mean this from the bottom of my heart when I say "f*** the police"

The ones that pulled me over were the most respectful police I have ever run across. they never raised their voices, they didnt treat me like a convict, so they actually get honorable mention for me.

I am less prone to say f- the police and much more prone to say f-the lawmakers, and the supervisors that allow officers to be total pricks when even if you get a ticket, them having some sort of respect for you and their job would not make it so bad.

[b--ryan]

well saturday i borred some tires and wheels to go do a lil drifting well soon as a get 2 slides in well the police just happen to hear from where he was have lunch way off in the cut.i was drifting way off in the back of some warehouse away from anyhthing guess he was back there jacking off or something but he seemed like a ok cool guy was a as at frist but lucky came to relize i was hurting anyone and told me to just chill out and only gave me a waring cuz i have the other racing ticket still pending so im gonna lay low for a really long time

[1unar3clipse]

Oddly enough one of the police in my town is a fan of drifting, he has caught me and a few friends on mine crashed, drifting, and doing burnouts.Never once gave us a ticket for anything and he catches us mostly because we usually get cones, glow sticks and mark off an area in the parking lot.Once he actually watched my buddy Kamo drift(with me in the car) for about 20-30 minutes before pulling up and telling us were getting too loud and to leave.

But I highly advise against street drifting, just find a parking lot thats abandoned or doesnt get much visitation after certain hours and just talk to the lot owners and offer to have the asphalt cleaned after your done.

[Justin Duncklee]

Just to put in my own story.

I got pulled over after drifting in a development that was being built. It was a girl cop (blonde & HOTT) and it was night, so she had her spotlight on me, and was like "put your hands outside the door and open it" I was like? WTF?? soo I got out and had my hands in my pocket, and she put her hand on her gun and was yelled at me to get my hands out.... Then she was like.. Why is your car still running? and I was like.. Turbo timer, it will go off. Sooooo.. after getting a lil talking too, she called my mom... And the convo went like this:

Mom" hello?Cop" Hi this is the marian county police, we have your son in custody for illegal street driftingMom" oh?Cop " did you know about this?Mom" Yeah, we told him he could, is that a problem?Cop.. WHAT!!*hangs up phone.

Then she told me to keep practicing, but just do it in a safer place... and then she saw my guages and was like... what are those guages for? and I was like.. uhhhh nothing??? and she's like.. Kid, this ain't no honda? what do you have under the hood? SR? RB what?? And I was like... SWEET!! So we talked about 240's for a while....

and I got off with nothing... Awesome cop.. She was freakin cool

[spikNspan]

Just to put in my own story.

I got pulled over after drifting in a development that was being built. It was a girl cop (blonde & HOTT) and it was night, so she had her spotlight on me, and was like "put your hands outside the door and open it" I was like? WTF?? soo I got out and had my hands in my pocket, and she put her hand on her gun and was yelled at me to get my hands out.... Then she was like.. Why is your car still running? and I was like.. Turbo timer, it will go off. Sooooo.. after getting a lil talking too, she called my mom... And the convo went like this:

Mom" hello?Cop" Hi this is the marian county police, we have your son in custody for illegal street driftingMom" oh?Cop " did you know about this?Mom" Yeah, we told him he could, is that a problem?Cop.. WHAT!!*hangs up phone.

Then she told me to keep practicing, but just do it in a safer place... and then she saw my guages and was like... what are those guages for? and I was like.. uhhhh nothing??? and she's like.. Kid, this ain't no honda? what do you have under the hood? SR? RB what?? And I was like... SWEET!! So we talked about 240's for a while....

and I got off with nothing... Awesome cop.. She was freakin cool

haha, that's ****in sick. I actually got pulled over just this last friday. I was going back to my parents house in San Jose from Sacramento at 3 am cause I have school til 2 am. I stopped off in San Ramon to get some gas and on my way back to the freeway I I took a turn pretty hard and got a little sideways. Right after I straighten out I look up ahead and see a cop stopped at a red light facing towards me right next to the freeway on ramp. I already knew he was going to pull me over so I just stopped on the freeway on ramp and waited for him to come up. He came up to my door and said "looked like you were getting a little squirly back there." I just got my 240 a couple weeks ago so I tell him that I wasn't use to the car yet because I just got it. he says "so you floor it through turns?" and I say that my old car would have been fine. He asks for my license and registration. I hadn't transfered my name over yet cause I just got the car so I didn't have registration or insurnace cards with me in the car (I do have esurance though which I told the officer about). So he walks back to his car and I'm just sitting there waiting for a few minutes. He comes back and says "have a good night, take it easy." I said thanks and told him to take it easy too, then I went home. I was definitely lucky, but cops like that are so sick, I wish they were all like that.

[Drifter S]

i think its funny how people constantly ***** about having to travel to drift legally.. up till this year its been 2-4 hour trips monthly to drift for me.. its how it is.. if u like it ull do whatever it takes to do it.. if u arent willing to make the haul u arent really interested in drifting u are just about the idea of doing it.

its funny how clueless people can be though.. there are events in nc and sc occasionally that people here dont even know about and then they give some lame excuse about why they cant go cause the car isnt drift built or they arent good enough..

i honestly am kinda giving up on the idea of getting people to events now.. way i look at it is the less people doing it the more seat time i get..lol.

ill let the morons go out in parking lots friday and saturday nights to "practice" and give drifting the bad name and lose their license and ill just go to events once a month like usual.ill continue to get way better than them and not lose my license.. cant argue with results.haha.

[xckid]

From personal experience I got caught and it was considered digging out. and cost me 75 bucks. Havent done it since on the streets. but thats just me here in south texas maybe the cop was nice

[RFcool]

If you drift here in illinois, especially springfield. We do it in parking lots. Cops cant issue tickets there. Its deemed "private property". The best they can do is give you a noise violation. For squeeling your tires. I know ive been pulled over twice in parking lots and 1 time cop wanted to give me a DUI but couldnt-Private Property. It was still stupid i was driving drunk, but i was in the parking lot behind my house and i can just park behind the house and walk inside, and i never have to be on the street. Gotta love it.

[Joe]

*shakes head*

GO TO EVENTS. STOP DOING THIS **** ON THE STREET AND LATE AT NIGHT IN PARKING LOTS

you wont get hassled by cops, you wont get BS tickets, and youll get 100x better, 100x faster.

[Shun]

drifting should be done at closed events, but for some people the desire to do so is too great to only do it once or twice a month. I do not condone street racing or any other form of stupidly wreckless driving on the street, however, a lot of cops will look for any reason, even make some up to write a ticket just to make their monthly quota. here's an idea, just don't do it the first or last week of the month, not a damn one of them do their job any other day of the month!!

[SumoBrian]

but what about events that get closed because the track has a naighbor that does not like drifting. Like Tracy ca, Altamont speedway.

I am a retard dont get mad. Its just so far to go drifting.