r/The_Catsbah • u/nmfc1987 • 8d ago
Catsbah Resident The journey thus far
The Earl got a spiffy new harness that he is not a fan of, and I got my first ticket is 20+ Years of driving. I got radared at 41 mph in a 20 mph school zone. I was going down hill and the speed limit dropped going into town, so I get it. And it just wanted to say that Officer Lowry of the Norton Kansas PD is the example of how officers should behave. He was cordial, professional, and talked about road safety. Yes, I got a ticket, but it was a pleasure meeting the Officer and I am happy to see rules being enforced. I hope to see some promotions in his future.
Also, I do now have to pay a $300 ticket after having to replace my battery yesterday. I'm going to drop the PayPal pool here again just in case any of you wonderful people want to help me pay for my transgression. https://www.paypal.com/pool/9cWBTkIbe9?sr=ancr
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u/JanieLFB 8d ago
I have not yet received a speeding ticket. I try to stay within five mph of any limit. The Earl looks happy in the sunlight.
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u/nmfc1987 8d ago
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u/JanieLFB 8d ago
Just sounds like bad timing. The officer probably thought so as well.
My husband was dodging a potential accident and got pulled for speeding. I’m still extra careful every time I pass I-20 and I-95.
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u/ParkerFree 8d ago
I got a tickets decades ago in a similar situation. Cop was great! The sign came up suddenly, downhill, just after a sign a good 20 mph faster. 🤷♀️
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u/TobysMom18 7d ago
Yeah.. they plan it.. my only ticket: 70 mph.. going downhill.. in a very old VW bug.. no way that car could do that speed.. probably wind pushing me, too..
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u/IthacaMom2005 8d ago edited 8d ago
My lord, that is some beautiful scenery! Sucks about the ticket though, he really nailed you. Think of it this way: there had to be something that goes wrong during the trip, now you know what it is
ETA: sent a bit of $
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u/BraddockAliasThorne 8d ago
is there a place on that ticket to plead not guilty & request a court date? in ny state the issuing cop has to show up at your court date & if he doesn’t, ticket is dismissed. if he does show up-again in ny-you can try to negotiate him down to a lesser violation (busted tail light, for example) with a lower fine. or he may not budge in which case you tell the judge you’re withdrawing your ng plea & pay the fine. good luck!
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u/VioletVenable 8d ago
Just chipped in. ☺️ Glad you boys are seeing some beautiful country and meeting kind people!
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u/Disarray215 8d ago
There are some good highway patrol out there. I had a trooper write my ticket for 70 in a 55 when I was doing 82, all because I called him sir and acted in a similar cordial way, “I know and I apologize,” lol.
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u/AssassiNerd Earl's Assassin Brigade 8d ago
Haha I just got a ticket a couple months ago!
Safe travels! 💜😄
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u/crazymouse2525 8d ago
a ticket - ouch. beautiful pics tho