Ticket at 101mph in NYC, any thoughts?

skimmilk20 · 08-28-2009, 07:09 PM

A friend of mine just got pulled over doing 101.

He's a nice guy, but just unfortunately did something pretty dumb.

Has anyone been in this situation in NYC before?

Other stories or valid advice would be helpful! I'm just trying to see what a likely outcome would be.

jopa489 · 08-28-2009, 07:22 PM

It's possible to do that speed in NYC? Figured with traffic and horrible roads it would be impossible.

But that's tough. I'd suggest getting a lawyer if he intends on appealing at all.

Joeb427 · 08-28-2009, 07:24 PM

Yep,get a lawyer.
The MPH will go down a bit as well as the fine and points.

chrisdridley · 08-28-2009, 07:26 PM

At that speed....get a good lawyer.

aut0sh0cker · 08-28-2009, 07:27 PM

not sure about NYC, but 100+ is considered "Reckless Driving" and a misdemeanor in many states. regardless, tell your friend to get a lawyer

jrsbeamer335 · 08-28-2009, 07:31 PM

wow. lawyer needed; no doubt.

let us know what happens

JayKay335i · 08-28-2009, 07:33 PM

Get a team of lawyers. NYC isnt known for letting people off tickets. Also in NY over 100 becomes reckless driving. Theres a pretty good chance hes looking at a suspension, especially if the speed limit was below 50.

bknight · 08-28-2009, 07:34 PM

i think i remember reading somewhere though that NYPD does not negotiate tickets in the same way you can elsewhere in the State, but not sure exactly if that is true or how it works. lawyer would help, for sure.

seriously though, over 100 in the city... where?!

Kroy · 08-28-2009, 08:41 PM

lawyer up

BMWFM · 08-28-2009, 09:23 PM

+1 on lawyer.

Also post in the NY/NJ sub forum.

FM

mmm def · 08-28-2009, 09:26 PM

Your friend is lucky he didn't go to jail. Sucks to hear, wish him good luck.

vbb · 08-28-2009, 09:29 PM

I'm guess it was on the West Side Hwy?

Either way, it's been said 9 times already, but he needs a lawyer, and not the advice of a car forum.

MWcoupe · 08-28-2009, 09:31 PM

i know a lawyer that can get the ticket dismiss at the court date. not postponing it but have it dismissed. if youre interested i can give him your info. pm me if interested.

bavarian19 · 08-28-2009, 09:34 PM

Your friend is mentally challenged

Dwill335i · 08-28-2009, 09:48 PM

How about your friend manning up, paying up, learning his lesson and not doing something that stupid again?

Digtlartst · 08-28-2009, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mmm def

Your friend is lucky he didn't go to jail. Sucks to hear, wish him good luck.

What's lucky is that he didn't hurt anybody, including himself. He could use some jail time to grow up.

Oregano123 · 08-28-2009, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Digtlartst

What's lucky is that he didn't hurt anybody, including himself. He could use some jail time to grow up.

werd. been watching too much Fast & Furious

DEVN335 · 08-28-2009, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwhype

werd. been watching too much Fast & Furious

+2

NYSPEM3 · 08-28-2009, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JayKay335i

Get a team of lawyers. NYC isnt known for letting people off tickets. Also in NY over 100 becomes reckless driving. Theres a pretty good chance hes looking at a suspension, especially if the speed limit was below 50.

Right on. The traffic courts in NYC/LI are notoriously stacked against defendants.
The best outcome for your friend is to get a lawyer and hope for not getting a suspension. The highest speed limit in city proper is 50mph. Being 40+ mph over is instant suspension.

That being said, it IS possible to go triple digit in the city... rather well into triple digit indeed. At this point I claim the Fifth.

nyc3r · 08-29-2009, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jopa489

It's possible to do that speed in NYC? Figured with traffic and horrible roads it would be impossible.

But that's tough. I'd suggest getting a lawyer if he intends on appealing at all.

+1 where? west side highway in the middle of the night?

mpimping · 08-29-2009, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by bknight

i think i remember reading somewhere though that NYPD does not negotiate tickets in the same way you can elsewhere in the State, but not sure exactly if that is true or how it works. lawyer would help, for sure.

seriously though, over 100 in the city... where?!

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jlstyle · 08-29-2009, 02:49 AM

Your friend won't stand a chance.
Not in NYC.
Funny how they ask you if you would just plead guilty and pay less fine and not meet the prosecutors. Once you tell them you would like to meet the prosecutor, you are done, unless you have really fine legitimate reason for your charges, you won't stand a chance.

Did his car get impounded?
I heard people get their cars impounded and get a suspension with that kind of speed.

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bknight Captain 60 Rep 609 Posts Drives: F95 X5M Competition Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	i think i remember reading somewhere though that NYPD does not negotiate tickets in the same way you can elsewhere in the State, but not sure exactly if that is true or how it works. lawyer would help, for sure. seriously though, over 100 in the city... where?!
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vbb Captain 1889 Rep 938 Posts Drives: 2022 M4 manual Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: present iTrader: (4)	I'm guess it was on the West Side Hwy? Either way, it's been said 9 times already, but he needs a lawyer, and not the advice of a car forum.
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