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Title: $220 Speeding Ticket - Picture Included!
Post by: Lotsokids on November 23, 2010, 05:44:00 AM
I'm so stupid. I've got to slow down. I was riding into Budapest where the speed limit drops to 100 kph. I was clocked at 141 kph.

This is a west end view of an eastbound "Lotsokids." :pardon:

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/Lotsokids/Speeding.jpg)
Title: Re: $220 Speeding Ticket - Picture Included!
Post by: Dan Filetti on November 23, 2010, 07:03:20 AM
I'm guessing covering the plate with a sign that says "EatMe" or some such would get you into more trouble, but it sure would be fun to zip passed a speed camera a few times with it on.

Dan
Title: Re: $220 Speeding Ticket - Picture Included!
Post by: Pat Conlon on November 23, 2010, 10:37:22 AM
Hmmm, it doesn't look like you....Someone borrowed your bike?
Title: Re: $220 Speeding Ticket - Picture Included!
Post by: Lotsokids on November 23, 2010, 11:40:37 AM
Quote from: Pat Conlon on November 23, 2010, 10:37:22 AM
Hmmm, it doesn't look like you....Someone borrowed your bike?
Yeah - that guy's a lot fatter than I am! Can you come to Hungary and go to court with me and be my character witness?  :sarcastic:
Title: Re: $220 Speeding Ticket - Picture Included!
Post by: 1tinindian on November 23, 2010, 12:43:04 PM
Was that picture taken fromn a stationary camera?
Sux to get pinched when you're not even aware of it!
Title: Re: $220 Speeding Ticket - Picture Included!
Post by: wakdady on November 23, 2010, 02:05:11 PM
that's not too bad. i just got a $450 ticket for doing 10mph over while towing my motorcycle. Kalifornia is awesome!
Title: Re: $220 Speeding Ticket - Picture Included!
Post by: WestOzFJ on November 23, 2010, 03:14:35 PM
Quote from: Dan Filetti on November 23, 2010, 07:03:20 AM
I'm guessing covering the plate with a sign that says "EatMe" or some such would get you into more trouble, but it sure would be fun to zip passed a speed camera a few times with it on.

HA! until recently we had front on (only) photographing static cameras so motorcycles got away with it....

Then one time not long ago, some guy rode through one speed trap several times repetedly, flipping the royal finger to the camera, standing on the seat and generally taunting the fuzz, so they put his picture on telly asking for help to identify him and sure enough, someone did, so they busted his ass.
Title: Re: $220 Speeding Ticket - Picture Included!
Post by: RichBaker on November 23, 2010, 08:57:50 PM
 In Arizona, they MUST be able to identify the driver, so they MUST be able to see their face.....  Helmet-wearing bikers get a pass.
Any ticket sent thru the mail is NOT a legal Service, so, if the letter is ignored, the municipality has 120 days from the date of the infraction to legally serve the violator. They do have one out, a PIN for the website is included and if that PIN is used to view the info online, that is considered as proof that the violater received the letter/ticket.....
The state no longer uses the speed cams, too many complaints to our state leg.....   :yahoo:
Title: Re: $220 Speeding Ticket - Picture Included!
Post by: FJmonkey on November 23, 2010, 09:43:13 PM
Quote from: RichBaker on November 23, 2010, 08:57:50 PM
In Arizona, they MUST be able to identify the driver, so they MUST be able to see their face.....  Helmet-wearing bikers get a pass.
Any ticket sent thru the mail is NOT a legal Service, so, if the letter is ignored, the municipality has 120 days from the date of the infraction to legally serve the violator. They do have one out, a PIN for the website is included and if that PIN is used to view the info online, that is considered as proof that the violater received the letter/ticket.....
The state no longer uses the speed cams, too many complaints to our state leg.....   :yahoo:

Not to mention the guy wearing the mask blowing through the AZ speed cams, must have drove LEO's nuts as he could not be identified in 100 or so potential tickets.... :biggrin:
Title: Re: $220 Speeding Ticket - Picture Included!
Post by: RichBaker on November 23, 2010, 11:36:30 PM
Yeah.... But, they watched his address and followed him. Busted him as he was blasting past another cam...  They don't like it when someone gets one over on 'em too many times.
Title: Re: $220 Speeding Ticket - Picture Included!
Post by: WestOzFJ on November 24, 2010, 04:34:59 AM
Here's the G-O...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Harley-Flipper-plate-flip-retractable-license-trick-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3cb259b7c1QQitemZ260690261953QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Harley-Flipper-plate-flip-retractable-license-trick-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3cb259b7c1QQitemZ260690261953QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories)

See! They do make some good stuff for Harleys!
Title: Re: $220 Speeding Ticket - Picture Included!
Post by: andyb on November 24, 2010, 08:21:42 AM
Made them for sportbikes also.  Even cars.


http://www.mannsmotorsports.com/fastags/ (http://www.mannsmotorsports.com/fastags/)
http://www.plateflipper.com/ (http://www.plateflipper.com/)
Title: Re: $220 Speeding Ticket - Picture Included!
Post by: Lotsokids on November 24, 2010, 10:11:43 AM
Quote from: andyb on November 24, 2010, 08:21:42 AM
Made them for sportbikes also.  Even cars.


http://www.mannsmotorsports.com/fastags/ (http://www.mannsmotorsports.com/fastags/)
http://www.plateflipper.com/ (http://www.plateflipper.com/)

I have a "techy" friend here who could probably hook me up! Thanks!
Actually, I should just slow down... :flag_of_truce:
Title: Re: $220 Speeding Ticket - Picture Included!
Post by: Travis398 on November 24, 2010, 01:23:02 PM
It wasn't a total loss though, you got a cool riding picture out of the deal. Although, for $220 you would think they could afford a color photo.
Title: Re: $220 Speeding Ticket - Picture Included!
Post by: RichBaker on November 24, 2010, 05:59:51 PM
From Aerostich:  (http://www.aerostich.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/448x/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d) , more pics (http://www.aerostich.com/aerostich-lane-share-tool.html)
Title: Re: $220 Speeding Ticket - Picture Included!
Post by: carsick on November 25, 2010, 10:57:12 PM
Maybe next time you'll be more fortunate- check it out!
banned commercial the new kawasaki ninja (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6Jpcy2GZ1Q#)
Title: Re: $220 Speeding Ticket - Picture Included!
Post by: Lotsokids on November 26, 2010, 01:27:05 AM
Quote from: carsick on November 25, 2010, 10:57:12 PM
Maybe next time you'll be more fortunate- check it out!
banned commercial the new kawasaki ninja (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6Jpcy2GZ1Q#)

I think I saw this guy!!!
Title: Re: $220 Speeding Ticket - Picture Included!
Post by: 1tinindian on November 26, 2010, 12:45:02 PM
Quote from: carsick on November 25, 2010, 10:57:12 PM
Maybe next time you'll be more fortunate- check it out!
banned commercial the new kawasaki ninja (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6Jpcy2GZ1Q#)

Love it!
Title: Re: $220 Speeding Ticket - Picture Included!
Post by: Lotsokids on November 26, 2010, 02:43:20 PM
While the topic is me doing not-so-smart things...
I found some ice on the road today. I was in a right turn and slid BOTH tires a little at about 65 MPH. I stood the bike up vertical, and fortunately there were no oncoming cars, becasue I crossed the center line a little. My faceshield instantly fogged up from my hyperventilating. That didn't help much.

I've slid the front and the back tire before on separate occasions, and recovered, but BOTH tires??? That's a little too much drama for my morning commute!  :shout: