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I have been trying for some time to get a speeding ticket while driving my 1928 Tudor. I think it would look good framed in my 'man cave'. Despite passing police cars at speeds well over the limit, all I have got so far is a cheery wave.
Is this a common experience? By the way, I have been driving for over 50 years and have had only three tickets, one of which was for speeding, the others for illegal turns. But this one I want. |
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You idiot!!
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It could cause your insurance to go up.
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Like a friend of mine... got a 120 + something ticket near Moab. Officer took it very seriously, as did the court. Friend has the ticket framed and displays it with his 53 Stude at car shows. Says it's the only 'award' his Stude has received.
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I've gotten a written warning from a state trooper for doing a U-turn in an intersection out in the middle of nowhere. Litterally I was the only one at this intersection on this country road, and he just happened to come up the hill I just came up about 20 seconds after I did. Just in time to see me coming back the other direction. I think he just needed something to do, because I went as far as to cross the intersection go into the shoulder and do a 3 point turn then head back the other direction.
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And, they start at $140.00. Last edited by Tom Wesenberg; 11-12-2014 at 01:03 AM. |
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You could lose the right to have antique car insurance and you could get in an accident. Maybe it's time to rethink what you are after.
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Photoshop yourself a ticket.
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A couple of years back while I was driving the highway I got a call on the two-way radio from my friend who was travelling ahead of me and said you better slow down unless you want your photo taken by a speed camera. I replied jokingly that it was my life long ambition to get a speeding ticket in my Model A. And almost immediately a reply came back from the police car, "I can oblige if you like" I quickly declined the offer,
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"I have been trying for some time to get a speeding ticket while driving my 1928 Tudor. I think it would look good framed in my 'man cave'. Despite passing police cars at speeds well over the limit, all I have got so far is a cheery wave. "
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Buy one of those "Bad Cop--No Donut!" bumper stickers! You'll be a pedestrian by tomorrow afternoon...
I remember a cartoon of a hotrodder in a '34 Ford pulled over by a cop in Hot Rod Magazine in the mid '50's..."Excuse me, Sir, I need to go back to my car for another book of tickets." ![]() |
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"Try waving back with just one finger. "
I could be mistaken on this but isn't the one finger wave the All-American symbol for friend?
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I received a speeding ticket in 1962 for "DOING in EXCESS of 120 MPH" in my little 55 ford ! Kept it for many years until my children started to drive then I made it disappear. The Texas State trooper and the Judge were both not very happy either.....
Nowadays I am the guy holding up traffic I guess? |
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I got one in my younger days that they had to staple two tickets together and write on the back side!!!!!!!!!
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I would leave well enough alone.
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Go for a photo ticket. In MD, they only cost you money, no points. Not sure if insurance ever finds out. We typically know where they are, so you could get one easily.
I am very careful, but got one in my Miata the other day. They ticket you at 12 over and I was going exactly 12 over.... |
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I got pulled over for doing (using the officer's words) "Mach 45" on the freeway. However, it was 0200 hrs, nobody else for miles, and I was keeping an eye open for deer. He didn't write me up, but suggested I try to go a little faster, maybe 55 MPH just in case a truck driver comes up behind me and isn't paying attention. I think he really just wanted to check out my car close up.
As for TRYING to get a speeding ticket... That may not be the brightest thing you ever do in your Model A. As pointed out above, it could lead to points on driving record, increased (or cancelled) insurance, etc. I like the idea of photoshopping yourself a "trophy" ticket for the wall. Much safer for all parties involved! |
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There is a fellow on here that had a story in the Restorer a number of years ago, got a speeding ticket in his souped up A.
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Thanks everyone, I think you have talked me out of the notion. However, my grandson still thinks it an excellent idea. By the way, the bill here for minimal speeding is $172CDN and as my license is otherwise clean, it will not impact my insurance.
Photoshop may be the best answer. |
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Yes I had the idea as well so I put it to the test on a trip to the Le mans classic where a ticket would not effect my UK licence . All went to plan when I saw a gendarme armed with a radar speed detector in a village . I duly accelerated to just exceed the limit but unfortunately she was so stunned to see this old car
" speeding " towards her that she failed to register me on the detector and I passed by cursing quietly . The best laid plans of mice and men...... Better luck next time . John |
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I own model T's and an A and have thought about the same thing. I would love to drive my 1909 Model T Ford touring car 43 miles per hour ( top speed for her) in a 25 MPH zone, just to get a ticket to display in my car room/man cave, but, the points and insurance increase does not make it worth it. I like the idea of a photoshop creation, but really do it up good, like 109 MPH in a 30 MPH zone in a 105 year old car would look fabulous on the wall of my cave.
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Until 11/4/2014 Cleveland automated speeding ticketing camera could have granted your wish. HOWEVER,voters removed the camers by a City wide vote.
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It was 1962 and my buddy and I were driving back from college on Route 66 going through Arizona in my 29 std coupe. I know I was under the speed limit but a highway patrol pulled me over. He must have thought I was a hot rodder since at that time I had 16 in solid rims on the car. He asked to look under the hood and was surprised that it was a stock 4 banger. He said to me, "I did not think they could go that fast!" Then he made the excuse that he wanted to be sure we weren't falling asleep since it was early morning. We had actually been driving all night. It took us 53 hours to drive straight through from St Louis to Los Angeles!!
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To me, getting a speeding ticket in a twenty-five mph zone or something similar seems pointless. So, what do you have in the end? Bragging rights that your car can go thirty-five mph? Go find a school and drive by at 40, after a few passes your goal should be met.
Larry in WA. Now, you have a story there. Straight through drive from St. Louis to LA in an "A". Neal |
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