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Need some info/advice about a Citation...

I did a stupid thing last night, spun tires in a movie theater parking lot, and some kid had done a donut about a min before and the cop from inside was outside, and heard me take a corner to fast and the tire spin, and gave me a citation because he assumed that I was trying to copy the other kid and show off.... I got it for driving to endanger, and excessive noise....

I dont think I'm going to fight it. I dont know if I should or not, cause I just might make it worse, although the cop could not at ALL see me do it, all he did was hear it. I didnt realize I could get excessive noise without them having a decibel reading saying that I went over the allowed limit.....
Theres also another thing, I'm not insured on my moms car, which is what I was driving, they dont know that yet, but I think I might get by if I just say I did it and get my punishment, and if I fight I think they might figure it out. I have no idea, but I learned the hard way that I cant get away with speeding....(made a U turn in the parking lot to fast and thats why it spun).

Paul whats your opinion on this, what do you think the punishment might be? And anyone else that might have an idea.
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I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

Need some info/advice about a Citation...

Reply #1 –
AS long as you show proof of insurance For the vehicle, you should be OK. I doubt if the court will check to make sure you as an individual are covered. ( I may also be wrong )As for the cop not actually seeing you do it, make sure there are no security cameras that may have caught it before you decide to fight it. And yes, I have heard of people being ticketed for excessive display of performance because of exhaust noise. Good luck dude! As you probably read, I'm fighting my own battle with traffic court. IT SUCKS!! $$$:burnout:

Need some info/advice about a Citation...

Reply #2 –
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AS long as you show proof of insurance For the vehicle, you should be OK. I doubt if the court will check to make sure you as an individual are covered. ( I may also be wrong )As for the cop not actually seeing you do it, make sure there are no security cameras that may have caught it before you decide to fight it. And yes, I have heard of people being ticketed for excessive display of performance because of exhaust noise. Good luck dude! As you probably read, I'm fighting my own battle with traffic court. IT SUCKS!! $$$:burnout:


its a toyota matrix, its not the motor he ticket me for, it was excessive noise- for the tires spinning. theres not cameras in the back lot
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

Need some info/advice about a Citation...

Reply #3 –
I thought you were considering buying a Cheby Citation.  I was going to say avoid it.

Good luck with the ticket.  What I've done is read the actual statute that he sited you for.  Then you'll know if you violated it and what proof he needs to say you did it.

Need some info/advice about a Citation...

Reply #4 –
Before you roll over without a fight and pay the ticket, call your insurance company and ask what's going to happen to your rates for the next decade.

If you didn't get cited for something (eg insurance) then don't worry about that, but definitely get a lawyer and fight the ticket.

If you're feeling guilty about doing something stupid, go to confession or do a good deed (eg feed a homeless person) until you feel better, but don't ever let that ticket get on your record.
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Reply #5 –
theres nothing to pay right now
thats gonna be determined in court. **** I really dont want to do this shiznit, I really ****ing dont.
I dont have insurance my mom is the only one with it. My cars not insured cause I cant drive it yet. I didnt realize this shiznit was gonna be such a pain in my ass.
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

Need some info/advice about a Citation...

Reply #6 –
People borrow vehicles all the time.  Insurance is on the VEHICLE not the driver.  As far as traffic court is concerned this is a non-issue.  As far as the insurance company is concerned.......they're all different so who knows...
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Need some info/advice about a Citation...

Reply #7 –
IMO, here in MN endangerment is a fairly serious offense.  The public defendant might get them to lower it to a wreckless or careless driving offense.  But where you live, they may have different laws.  Like xjeffs said, learn exactly what offense they are charging you with and what penalties are given from it.  Hopefully they drop the first charge, and only stick you with the excessive noise.
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Reply #8 –
On the FvC forum they are saying I should get a lawyer, and ask what they have to say about it.  I hope they drop the driving to endanger since the cop I dont think could have seen me do it, he was busy with the other truck that had whiped the donut, plus I had pulled out of my spot next to my buddys truck, once I got by the nose is when I turned the wheel tight and pushed on the gas a little more, once i realized I was spinning I let off, maybe 3-4 seconds. O man this is gonna suck....
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

Need some info/advice about a Citation...

Reply #9 –
Can't you plead no contest and take traffic school?

Need some info/advice about a Citation...

Reply #10 –
I have no clue
this is my first time ever in trouble with the cops
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

Need some info/advice about a Citation...

Reply #11 –
What exactly were the laws violated as per the traffic summonses?  Please list the sections if you would.
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--87 5.0 Trick Flow Heads & Intake - Custom Cam - Many other goodies...3100Lbs...Low12's!

Need some info/advice about a Citation...

Reply #12 –
Once my mother gets me the paper, I will gladly post them.
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

Need some info/advice about a Citation...

Reply #13 –
unless you get out of it your license is gone. I got a wreckless driving ticket and they suspended my license.

I've been doing some googling, and driving to endanger is about the same as vehicular homicide... there's a bunch of news stories, including rhode islands 10 most wanted, which mentions driving to endanger charges as a result of death in a car accident.

There must either be alittle more to this story, or the cop really wanted to put you in your place...
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Need some info/advice about a Citation...

Reply #14 –
I swear thats all there is, and **** i hope not.
I swear if I lose my license im gonna flip the hell out, since MY car is actually almost done...
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07