Did You See A Cop?

Lady J · Post by **Lady J** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 7:48 pm

I was paying bills the other night and came across one for a speeding ticket I got. I was clocked at doing 42 in a 35 mile zone. OK, so I got a speeding ticket but I didn't even see a cop! They have cameras set up now that clock you, take a photo of your car and license plate and then send you the ticket via mail. You would think if they were going to sock it to you they would at least have the common curtsy to do it in person. Dealing face to face, my odds are better of getting out of it. .... It's hard to flirt with a camera especially when you don't even know your picture is being taken.

Lady J

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 8:51 pm

A couple of years ago, I worked for a Driving School company and I taught the driving improvement classes. Those fun classes that people come to when they have too many points on their license and they have to sit in class for 8 hours to receive points to avoid a ticket, fines or insurance rates going up.

Okay, my point to all this is that I had some fun times listening to the reasons why people had to take the class...but the one that pertains to this subject (I will eventually get to the point) is the young men that had to come to my class because they received a ticket for the passenger not having his seat belt on. The young man in the passenger seat was too large for the seatbelt and couldn't get it around him. The driver and passenger had to come to my class and they were both mailed their tickets for this offense in the mail.

I don't think flirting woulda worked for them...but maybe a little compassion?

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 8:54 pm

Come to England !!!

Nearly every road has them and we have sat navs that warn you of them In advance.

Undercover probe reveals the 'buckets of money' made from speed cameras | Mail Online

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Fri Sep 23, 2011 1:06 am

Lady J;1370650 wrote: I was paying bills the other night and came across one for a speeding ticket I got. I was clocked at doing 42 in a 35 mile zone. OK, so I got a speeding ticket but I didn't even see a cop! They have cameras set up now that clock you, take a photo of your car and license plate and then send you the ticket via mail. You would think if they were going to sock it to you they would at least have the common curtsy to do it in person. Dealing face to face, my odds are better of getting out of it. .... It's hard to flirt with a camera especially when you don't even know your picture is being taken.

Lady J

Yes, we have them here. I was done at 06:45 on an empty town bypass by a pair of policemen hiding down a farm track pointing the speed camera out through the hedge. It is nothing to do with safety, it was pure revenue gathering.

As you can tell, I was not best pleased

gmc · Post by **gmc** » Fri Sep 23, 2011 2:51 am

Just acquired three points and a sixty pound fine passing a camera I knew was there and constantly drive past. I think you should get credit for all the times you remember it is there.

Snooz · Post by **Snooz** » Fri Sep 23, 2011 6:17 am

Seven miles an hour over the speed limit isn't speeding, they should be ashamed of themselves. (God, I hope they don't put cameras up in my area!)

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Fri Sep 23, 2011 6:51 am

Lady J;1370650 wrote: I was paying bills the other night and came across one for a speeding ticket I got. I was clocked at doing 42 in a 35 mile zone. OK, so I got a speeding ticket but I didn't even see a cop! They have cameras set up now that clock you, take a photo of your car and license plate and then send you the ticket via mail. You would think if they were going to sock it to you they would at least have the common curtsy to do it in person. Dealing face to face, my odds are better of getting out of it. .... It's hard to flirt with a camera especially when you don't even know your picture is being taken.

Lady JJust send them a provocative photo of yourself and bedazzle them in a letter with your amazing poetic talent.

Actually would probably be better to send them a very short yet precise video... Deuce Bigalow Fat Lady - YouTube

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Fri Sep 23, 2011 8:46 am

SnoozeAgain;1370675 wrote: Seven miles an hour over the speed limit isn't speeding, they should be ashamed of themselves. (God, I hope they don't put cameras up in my area!)

Ten percent plus two MPH is the (unwritten) rule over here - below that and they're unlikely to prosecute although it's not unknown if the plod's had a bad day.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Fri Sep 23, 2011 9:22 am

gmc;1370671 wrote: Just acquired three points and a sixty pound fine passing a camera I knew was there and constantly drive past. I think you should get credit for all the times you remember it is there.
So there Is a god ? :sneaky:

Sat Navs warn you of them. Mine bleeps like heck In good time.

Lady J · Post by **Lady J** » Fri Sep 23, 2011 9:26 pm

WonderWendy3;1370654 wrote: A couple of years ago, I worked for a Driving School company and I taught the driving improvement classes. Those fun classes that people come to when they have too many points on their license and they have to sit in class for 8 hours to receive points to avoid a ticket, fines or insurance rates going up.

Okay, my point to all this is that I had some fun times listening to the reasons why people had to take the class...but the one that pertains to this subject (I will eventually get to the point) is the young men that had to come to my class because they received a ticket for the passenger not having his seat belt on. The young man in the passenger seat was too large for the seatbelt and couldn't get it around him. The driver and passenger had to come to my class and they were both mailed their tickets for this offense in the mail.

I don't think flirting woulda worked for them...but maybe a little compassion?

I agree with you Wonder Wendy...a bit of thoughtfulness goes a long way.

Lady J

Lady J · Post by **Lady J** » Fri Sep 23, 2011 9:31 pm

oscar;1370655 wrote: Come to England !!!

Nearly every road has them and we have sat navs that warn you of them In advance.

Undercover probe reveals the 'buckets of money' made from speed cameras | Mail Online

Oscar...at least you have navs! I was traveling thru an area out of state and had no clue! Next thing I knew I got the fine in my mail.

Lady J

Lady J · Post by **Lady J** » Fri Sep 23, 2011 9:36 pm

SnoozeAgain;1370675 wrote: Seven miles an hour over the speed limit isn't speeding, they should be ashamed of themselves. (God, I hope they don't put cameras up in my area!)

Hahahaha! Yeah, Snooze ~ i bet you are a speed demon! Just look at those eyes!

Lady J

Lady J · Post by **Lady J** » Fri Sep 23, 2011 10:28 pm

K.Snyder;1370678 wrote: Just send them a provocative photo of yourself and bedazzle them in a letter with your amazing poetic talent.

Actually would probably be better to send them a very short yet precise video... Deuce Bigalow Fat Lady - YouTube

Perhaps one day you will grow up ....was this your best shot at sarcasm

..if it was..then get a life. I will not have my thread drug down to your level.

Is this how all new members here are treated?

I joined looking to find new people, not those that trash me and my word; but some that would appreciate who and what I have to offer......

Lady J

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Sat Sep 24, 2011 7:23 am

Lady J;1370768 wrote: Perhaps one day you will grow up ....was this your best shot at sarcasm

..if it was..then get a life. I will not have my thread drug down to your level.

Is this how all new members here are treated?

I joined looking to find new people, not those that trash me and my word; but some that would appreciate who and what I have to offer......

Lady J
ok, Lady, it's obvious you have no sense of humor so I'll end in wishing you well with your life.

I hope at some point you can begin to laugh as opposed to sucking the blood out of what you're not used to, especially to people that would do anything for a complete stranger.

Snooz · Post by **Snooz** » Sat Sep 24, 2011 7:53 am

I've gotta agree with Lady J, that movie clip wasn't funny or really appropriate for the subject of this thread. I guess that means I don't have a sense of humor and I suck the blood out of what I'm not used to as well. C'est la vie.

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Sat Sep 24, 2011 12:04 pm

SnoozeAgain;1370798 wrote: I've gotta agree with Lady J, that movie clip wasn't funny or really appropriate for the subject of this thread. I guess that means I don't have a sense of humor and I suck the blood out of what I'm not used to as well. C'est la vie.Not many people do have a sense of humor, but it's ok

Post by **jones jones** » Mon Sep 26, 2011 9:36 am

Lady J;1370768 wrote: Perhaps one day you will grow up ....was this your best shot at sarcasm

..if it was..then get a life. I will not have my thread drug down to your level.

Is this how all new members here are treated?

I joined looking to find new people, not those that trash me and my word; but some that would appreciate who and what I have to offer......

Lady J

Ah BooBoo! I see during my absence the wannabee "little boss" has introduced himself.

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Mon Sep 26, 2011 3:04 pm

jones jones;1371081 wrote: Ah BooBoo! I see during my absence the wannabee "little boss" has introduced himself.

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotflFeel better now?

Boy you seem to be having some insecurity issues. Perhaps you'd like to talk to someone about that

Post by **jones jones** » Tue Sep 27, 2011 9:12 am

K.Snyder;1371106 wrote: Feel better now? Er ... YES! :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Boy you seem to be having some insecurity issues. Perhaps you'd like to talk to someone about that

Come on Kev ... remember this? :-2

ok, Lady, it's obvious you have no sense of humor so I'll end in wishing you well with your life.

I hope at some point you can begin to laugh as opposed to sucking the blood out of what you're not used to, especially to people that would do anything for a complete stranger.

I'm actually a really really nice secure guy and I talk to people all day every day! Sure I wind you up but I mean nothing ugly in it. Life is waaaaaaaay too short you know!

Snooz · Post by **Snooz** » Tue Sep 27, 2011 10:39 am

If anyone's insecure, it would be the person that had to include "people that would do anything for a complete stranger". He seems to be concerned that even though he crapped in Lady J's thread and told her that she sucks "the blood out of what you're not used to", that we all should know what a kind and caring person he is. In other words, don't judge him by his actions, just take his word for it. He's a hell of a guy. With a great sense of humor.

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Tue Sep 27, 2011 3:43 pm

SnoozeAgain;1371178 wrote: If anyone's insecure, it would be the person that had to include "people that would do anything for a complete stranger". He seems to be concerned that even though he crapped in Lady J's thread and told her that she sucks "the blood out of what you're not used to", that we all should know what a kind and caring person he is. In other words, don't judge him by his actions, just take his word for it. He's a hell of a guy. With a great sense of humor.

Awesome Post Snooze! That poster is a great guy! I always liked him through the years....

Snooz · Post by **Snooz** » Tue Sep 27, 2011 4:41 pm

Unfortunately, I was being sarcastic.

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Tue Sep 27, 2011 6:10 pm

whooops....lol okay...*walking away now*

Snooz · Post by **Snooz** » Wed Sep 28, 2011 4:14 am

Sorry for beating a dead horse but let me try to explain. Imagine me being an insulting twat (hard to do, I'm sure) and upsetting a member here and my reply was that I donate generously to charities, I'm kind to animals and I've never been rude to wait staff. On top of that, it's the other person's fault for being upset because they suck the blood out of things they don't understand and they obviously don't have a sense of humor.

If that actually works, then I wish I had tried it years ago.

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Wed Sep 28, 2011 11:24 am

If anyone pees me off I ignore them........at least till I know em better.....I think that shows maturity and feeling for others in the thread........but....... what do I know ?

Anyway.............back on topic.

I was delegated to open my step daughters letter cos she's away at Uni.

How about a ticket for doing 35 in a 30 zone......that cannot be right surely ?

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Sat Oct 01, 2011 7:52 am

SnoozeAgain;1371178 wrote: If anyone's insecure, it would be the person that had to include "people that would do anything for a complete stranger". He seems to be concerned that even though he crapped in Lady J's thread and told her that she sucks "the blood out of what you're not used to", that we all should know what a kind and caring person he is. In other words, don't judge him by his actions, just take his word for it. He's a hell of a guy. With a great sense of humor.Whatever Snooze, k?

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Sat Oct 01, 2011 7:54 am

SnoozeAgain;1371266 wrote: Sorry for beating a dead horse but let me try to explain. Imagine me being an insulting twat (hard to do, I'm sure) and upsetting a member here and my reply was that I donate generously to charities, I'm kind to animals and I've never been rude to wait staff. On top of that, it's the other person's fault for being upset because they suck the blood out of things they don't understand and they obviously don't have a sense of humor.

If that actually works, then I wish I had tried it years ago.Feel better now?

gmc · Post by **gmc** » Sat Oct 01, 2011 12:18 pm

Bruv;1371285 wrote: If anyone pees me off I ignore them........at least till I know em better.....I think that shows maturity and feeling for others in the thread........but....... what do I know ?

Anyway.............back on topic.

I was delegated to open my step daughters letter cos she's away at Uni.

How about a ticket for doing 35 in a 30 zone......that cannot be right surely ?

Depends where it was perhaps It's a bit more serious than doing 80 on a motorway say. As one traffic cop acquaintance explained it to me if you are going so fast that you don't notice the yellow police car with the policeman wearing a fluorescent jacket pointing a camera at you in enough time to slow down so you don't get caught over the limit you really are going too fast as well as not paying attention and deserve everything you get. Personally I'd like to see more traffic cars on the motorways doing those arseholes on mobile phones and the ones tailgating.

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Sat Oct 01, 2011 8:56 pm

SnoozeAgain;1371266 wrote: Sorry for beating a dead horse but let me try to explain. Imagine me being an insulting twat (hard to do, I'm sure) and upsetting a member here and my reply was that I donate generously to charities, I'm kind to animals and I've never been rude to wait staff. On top of that, it's the other person's fault for being upset because they suck the blood out of things they don't understand and they obviously don't have a sense of humor.

If that actually works, then I wish I had tried it years ago.the Original Restaurant Sketch (aka Dirty Fork Sketch) - YouTube

koan · Post by **koan** » Sat Oct 01, 2011 9:34 pm

They got a picture of you speeding? I'd send them a picture of my money.

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Mon Oct 03, 2011 10:51 am

gmc;1371480 wrote: Depends where it was perhaps It's a bit more serious than doing 80 on a motorway say. As one traffic cop acquaintance explained it to me if you are going so fast that you don't notice the yellow police car with the policeman wearing a fluorescent jacket pointing a camera at you in enough time to slow down so you don't get caught over the limit you really are going too fast as well as not paying attention and deserve everything you get. Personally I'd like to see more traffic cars on the motorways doing those arseholes on mobile phones and the ones tailgating.

To my mind the standard of driving fell drastically in this country when the government allowed the police to keep the income from the gatsos. All of the police effort was put into speed cameras to the extent that they took the patrol cars off the road which meant that the most important aspects of safe driving were no longer policed. Who is out checking for tailgating, undertaking, use of mobiles, drink driving, etc because the gatsos certainly don't.

koan · Post by **koan** » Mon Oct 03, 2011 11:09 pm

I met photo fear today. I ran a red light by camera... if there was one there... but here's my defense if I get a ticket in the mail: I was rounding a corner which the traffic people admit is blind, as they ran a light pole up on an angle for us poor blinded saps to see. I watched that light stay green as I putted up in my faithful Charlie and gauged my point of no return for the brake pedal. I passed that point right as the light turned yellow. Round the corner a bloke in a pickup truck, far outsizing my Charlie, decided he'd passed his point as well and had to make his left turn right in front of me. As I was not speeding I was able to slow to avoid a crash. As a result of avoiding a crash the light was red when I finished progressing through the intersection. So... if I get me one of them mail processed traffic tickets I'll book a day off work to fight it.

Lady J · Post by **Lady J** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 9:13 pm

Bryn Mawr;1371589 wrote: To my mind the standard of driving fell drastically in this country when the government allowed the police to keep the income from the gatsos. All of the police effort was put into speed cameras to the extent that they took the patrol cars off the road which meant that the most important aspects of safe driving were no longer policed. Who is out checking for tailgating, undertaking, use of mobiles, drink driving, etc because the gatsos certainly don't.

Bryn you have a very good point here. Speed camera are one thing but what about the drunk drivers and all the others you mentioned.....soooo many holes.

Lady J

Lady J · Post by **Lady J** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 9:16 pm

koan;1371623 wrote: I met photo fear today. I ran a red light by camera... if there was one there... but here's my defense if I get a ticket in the mail: I was rounding a corner which the traffic people admit is blind, as they ran a light pole up on an angle for us poor blinded saps to see. I watched that light stay green as I putted up in my faithful Charlie and gauged my point of no return for the brake pedal. I passed that point right as the light turned yellow. Round the corner a bloke in a pickup truck, far outsizing my Charlie, decided he'd passed his point as well and had to make his left turn right in front of me. As I was not speeding I was able to slow to avoid a crash. As a result of avoiding a crash the light was red when I finished progressing through the intersection. So... if I get me one of them mail processed traffic tickets I'll book a day off work to fight it.

Koan...I think you have a good defense!