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Speeding ticket in TN

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by BASARAB, Apr 5, 2015.

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  1. Apr 5, 2015 #1
    BASARAB

    BASARAB Light Load Member

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    I was going 65 on i40 in TN and did not notice that truck speed limit was 55. Cop gave me a ticket for 1-5 over, he was super cool, but said it was 31st of the month and just could not let me go. I also asked him how can I get away without getting points, to which he responded that he started not long time ago and is not really sure how it works with cdl drivers, but regular drivers just get few hours of schooling.
    In MI you can just go to court and ask the judge to not get any points. Now, how does it work in TN? Do I have to get a lawyer or go to court and beg for mercy? Does anybody have experience with this? I have not gotten tickets since getting my CDL and dont know how to deal with them yet
     
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  3. Apr 5, 2015 #2
    Wild Murphy

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    Everyone goes over the speed limit there. You were unlucky. They can get trucks all day long right before and right after knoxville. I think its a money grab.
     
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  4. Apr 5, 2015 #3
    bzinger

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    i may be wrong but i dont think cdl drivers are eligable for the classes .
     
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  5. Apr 5, 2015 #4
    EZ Money

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    1 to 5 over in NC is no points on your MVR.......call the DMV and ask them...If not an Attorney could get that dismissed NO problem.

    I had a 75 in a 55 dismissed in TN....just near Knoxville. Late at night and he snuck up on me.:biggrin_25510:
     
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  7. Apr 5, 2015 #5
    EZ Money

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    Some states they are.
     
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  8. Apr 5, 2015 #6
    Wild Murphy

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    They tend to do that... Sneaky buggers.
     
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  9. Apr 5, 2015 #7
    PackRatTDI

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    I hear if you get stopped in that environmental speed zone you also get a fine for increased emissions.
     
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  10. Apr 5, 2015 #8
    EZ Money

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    That figures.....geeze! Just another money grabbing BS law!
     
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  11. Apr 5, 2015 #9
    Frghter Century 12.7 Detr

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    Buy yourself a speed radar!
     
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  12. Apr 5, 2015 #10
    Chinatown

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    I read a fishfinder can neutralize radar. Don't know how they install it on the truck. Talked to a Canadian driver that had one on his truck.
     
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