Got pulled over going 100 mph!

KC Bimmer · 03-20-2006, 05:08 PM

Last Thursday, I was on my way to some early morning training when I got stuck behind some REALLY slow traffic. When I finally reached my turn, my favorite stretch of road was completely empty! Partially out of joy for the open road, and partially out of joy for getting away from slow traffic, I floored it as it went from 0 - 100 in a matter of seconds (speed limit was 35 mph). I let up right as I hit 100 to slow down and there he was . . . Mr. Policeman sitting there with his radar gun :mad:

As I flew past him, my first instinct was to make a sharp right turn into the upcoming neighborhood (which was over an upcoming hill so he'd never see me) and drive through the twisty turns and out the other side.

But then my second instinct kicked in (which was the right one). I pulled over . . . The cop came up and asked for my licence and registration. All he said then was "06' BMW huh?" I said "yes." I then gave him my info, knowing I was in trouble. He then went back to his car for what felt like eternity.

When he approached my car for the second time, my heart was racing and I began sweating. As he handed me my license, he told me I was clocked going 49 mph. What? I was estatic and confused. Then he had me sign the ticket which was only 70 bucks! I told him thank you and he told me to drive safely and have a nice day! Awesome! I've been driving like a granny for the last 4 days (I know it won't last). Everyone deserves a break once and a while.

GoBonesGo · 03-20-2006, 05:16 PM

100 in a 35 is no longer ticket time. At that far above the speed limit, they stop calling it speeding and start calling it wreckless driving.

If the officer in question were not in such a good mood that day you'd be posting about how much it sucks to be thrown in the back of a squad car.

David328M-Sport · 03-20-2006, 05:18 PM

The E90 continues to impress.

wheeler · 03-20-2006, 05:31 PM

Not trying to run, and just accepting what he was going to hand you without whining or sorry-as-sed excuses probably made the difference.

These cars do 100+ easy, and is sure feels good! More stable and controllable than a stock Civic at 70.

LWL · 03-20-2006, 05:44 PM

One time my cousin was driving from LA to SF via Highway 5, got pulled over with a speeding tix for driving at 107mph(at a 70mph limit). She paid over $400 for the tix, and 2 months later, got her notice of license suspension.

JO3 · 03-20-2006, 06:45 PM

I was going to say, that you should invest some money into a Valentine1.

But $70 for a ticket is cheap!

Still, you might want to look into a radar detector

prolix21 · 03-20-2006, 06:56 PM

i think if you just concede and pull over like that you are more likely to get away with a lesser fine. i did a similar thing in my tsx after i got it. i knew i was caught so i just pulled over, before the cop even got his lights on. got off fairly easy

i also think a lot of police are car enthusiasts, so every once in a while you catch a cool one and they realize the difference between taking advantage of an open road and wreckless driving.

i 2nd the vanlentine1 recommendation

a little insurance never hurts

BMW F22 · 03-20-2006, 07:01 PM

Fuck you are one lucky person. WOW that's almost 3x the limit. LOL that's one hell of a felony right there. Good thing he was cool. He probably has an E90 at home ^^

RichReg · 03-20-2006, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by LWL

One time my cousin was driving from LA to SF via Highway 5, got pulled over with a speeding tix for driving at 107mph(at a 70mph limit). She paid over $400 for the tix, and 2 months later, got her notice of license suspension.

Huh? Dude that was the time to seek an attorney.

I once got a whole slew of similar tickets very similar to that one ...in one night (Don't ask). The attorney got the case adjourned for almost a year, then when they saw that my record had stayed clean, they let me off with a $200 fine & no points.

Cloud9 · 03-20-2006, 07:34 PM

You are SO lucky you walked away scott free!

flipmde786 · 03-20-2006, 07:53 PM

Got clocked doing 49mph? Didn't know the BMW speedometers overstate your speed that much

AW330i · 03-20-2006, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by flipmde786

Got clocked doing 49mph? Didn't know the BMW speedometers overstate your speed that much

LOL!

climkt · 03-20-2006, 08:44 PM

well, i guess you are damn lucky, in middlesborough uk my wife got photographed by cameras twice on the same day in 2002 on the same stretch of road for exceeding the speed limit by 5-10mph. 6 pt offence.
did tell her to use different route. women just never listen!

Oz · 03-20-2006, 08:47 PM

Wow..You are so lucky..Invest in a V1 and be careful out there..

sblument · 03-20-2006, 08:52 PM

my last car was a 1998 stock civic dx hatchback, 5 speed. I got it up to 100mph like 5 times, but only for a few seconds. it was an event! shift into third at around 65-70, floor it, maybe shift to fourth around 90 (100mph in 3rd hit the redline in the DX), then wait as it eases up to 100 in 4th. The car's top speed was probably not far over 100 (107mph I think C&D once discovered.) It loved to cruise all day at 65-70. Above 80 or so you were really working. I look forward to my E90...one of the reasons I bought it was its great ability at speed. If it can go 155, then 85-90 should be VERY safe and secure. BTW 85mph on Chicago area freeways is driving with traffic.

e90rocks · 03-20-2006, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by climkt

well, i guess you are damn lucky, in middlesborough uk my wife got photographed by cameras twice in 2002 on the same stretch of road for exceeding the speed limit by 5-10mph. 6 pt offence.
did tell her to use different route. women just never listen!

Not that I condone speeding per se , but I did see something in the back of Road & Track or Car & Driver that was an advertisement for some stuff you could spray on your license plate. It doesn't obscure it from regular view, but it causes a lot of glare which is a problem for photographic ticket setups. No law against a shiny plate, I think. Drive carefully.

hotsand5 · 03-20-2006, 10:13 PM

damn, be careful man and you should really get a radar detector as well. A V1 or an Escort 8500 is all you need

CALIF65GM · 03-20-2006, 10:21 PM

Got off lucky, big time.

Anytime I even get to 90 on an open stretch of highway, I go "oh shit" and hit the brakes ASAP.

nabutes · 03-20-2006, 10:23 PM

Buy a lottery ticket!

BMW F22 · 03-20-2006, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by nabutes

Buy a lottery ticket!

I just checked 6 lotto tickets for my mom and she didnt even win $1.

shimshimhada · 03-20-2006, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWE90

I just checked 6 lotto tickets for my mom and she didnt even win $1.

The people who randomly buy one ticket for no reason usually win the lottery.

climkt · 03-20-2006, 10:33 PM

i don't condone speeding, but i feel the emphasis should be on catching speedsters near schools and built up areas. they should not be cashing in on average drivers on empty expressways with good road conditions, going 20mph or 30mph over the limit. I strongly feel that traffic fines should also NOT be used to buy more cameras and should not be siphoned to police force funds.

03-20-2006, 05:08 PM	#1
KC Bimmer Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 256 Posts Drives: 2013 335i xdrive Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: KC iTrader: (0)	Got pulled over going 100 mph! Last Thursday, I was on my way to some early morning training when I got stuck behind some REALLY slow traffic. When I finally reached my turn, my favorite stretch of road was completely empty! Partially out of joy for the open road, and partially out of joy for getting away from slow traffic, I floored it as it went from 0 - 100 in a matter of seconds (speed limit was 35 mph). I let up right as I hit 100 to slow down and there he was . . . Mr. Policeman sitting there with his radar gun :mad: As I flew past him, my first instinct was to make a sharp right turn into the upcoming neighborhood (which was over an upcoming hill so he'd never see me) and drive through the twisty turns and out the other side. But then my second instinct kicked in (which was the right one). I pulled over . . . The cop came up and asked for my licence and registration. All he said then was "06' BMW huh?" I said "yes." I then gave him my info, knowing I was in trouble. He then went back to his car for what felt like eternity. When he approached my car for the second time, my heart was racing and I began sweating. As he handed me my license, he told me I was clocked going 49 mph. What? I was estatic and confused. Then he had me sign the ticket which was only 70 bucks! I told him thank you and he told me to drive safely and have a nice day! Awesome! I've been driving like a granny for the last 4 days (I know it won't last). Everyone deserves a break once and a while.
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GoBonesGo What do you do when you see a spaceman? 10 Rep 236 Posts Drives: SG/Terra E90 335i Step Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: La Quinta, CA iTrader: (0)	100 in a 35 is no longer ticket time. At that far above the speed limit, they stop calling it speeding and start calling it wreckless driving. If the officer in question were not in such a good mood that day you'd be posting about how much it sucks to be thrown in the back of a squad car.
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wheeler Private First Class 3 Rep 176 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento CA iTrader: (0)	Not trying to run, and just accepting what he was going to hand you without whining or sorry-as-sed excuses probably made the difference. These cars do 100+ easy, and is sure feels good! More stable and controllable than a stock Civic at 70.
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LWL Major 57 Rep 1,008 Posts Drives: G05 X5 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [6.00] 2005 Mercedes Benz ... [7.00]	One time my cousin was driving from LA to SF via Highway 5, got pulled over with a speeding tix for driving at 107mph(at a 70mph limit). She paid over $400 for the tix, and 2 months later, got her notice of license suspension. __________________
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JO3 Lieutenant 12 Rep 566 Posts Drives: a lot Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CA iTrader: (8)	I was going to say, that you should invest some money into a Valentine1. But $70 for a ticket is cheap! Still, you might want to look into a radar detector
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prolix21 Second Lieutenant 30 Rep 233 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW X3 xDrive30i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Collins iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i zsp (sold) [0.00] 2020 X3 xDrive30i [0.00]	i think if you just concede and pull over like that you are more likely to get away with a lesser fine. i did a similar thing in my tsx after i got it. i knew i was caught so i just pulled over, before the cop even got his lights on. got off fairly easy i also think a lot of police are car enthusiasts, so every once in a while you catch a cool one and they realize the difference between taking advantage of an open road and wreckless driving. i 2nd the vanlentine1 recommendation a little insurance never hurts
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BMW F22 Major General 3566 Rep 9,788 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	Fuck you are one lucky person. WOW that's almost 3x the limit. LOL that's one hell of a felony right there. Good thing he was cool. He probably has an E90 at home ^^
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Cloud9 Second Lieutenant 28 Rep 214 Posts Drives: Fast! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New England iTrader: (2)	You are SO lucky you walked away scott free! __________________ SOLD my E90!! 10/2006 Alpine White & Black / 330i 6SP / Sport / Premium / Heated Seats / Aluminum Trim / CDV Modified My Exs: '03 540, '01 330ci and '00 328i
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flipmde786 Lieutenant 25 Rep 513 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Got clocked doing 49mph? Didn't know the BMW speedometers overstate your speed that much __________________ 2006 330xi [TiAg] [Black Leather] [Aluminum] [STEP] [ZPP] [ZSP] [ZCW] [CA] [35% tint] [Blacklines] [OEM Strut Bar] [OEM Spoiler]
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climkt Bimmer Manual all the way 66 Rep 1,811 Posts Drives: e90 320i manual Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: singapore iTrader: (0)	well, i guess you are damn lucky, in middlesborough uk my wife got photographed by cameras twice on the same day in 2002 on the same stretch of road for exceeding the speed limit by 5-10mph. 6 pt offence. did tell her to use different route. women just never listen! Last edited by climkt; 03-20-2006 at 09:11 PM..
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Oz Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2004 X5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wayne, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Wow..You are so lucky..Invest in a V1 and be careful out there.. __________________ 2006 330i Steptronic/Alpine White/Black Leather/Burl Walnut Trim/Premium Package/iDrive/Heated Seats/Winter: STYLE 159 Blizzak LM-22 RFT/Summer: TBD 2004 X5 Steptronic/Alpine White/Grey Leather/Poplar Trim/Premium Package/Heated Seats/iPod Adapter
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sblument Lieutenant 13 Rep 427 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Champaign, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	my last car was a 1998 stock civic dx hatchback, 5 speed. I got it up to 100mph like 5 times, but only for a few seconds. it was an event! shift into third at around 65-70, floor it, maybe shift to fourth around 90 (100mph in 3rd hit the redline in the DX), then wait as it eases up to 100 in 4th. The car's top speed was probably not far over 100 (107mph I think C&D once discovered.) It loved to cruise all day at 65-70. Above 80 or so you were really working. I look forward to my E90...one of the reasons I bought it was its great ability at speed. If it can go 155, then 85-90 should be VERY safe and secure. BTW 85mph on Chicago area freeways is driving with traffic. __________________ 2006 330i, SP, PP, fold down rear seats, sparkling graphite, black leather, metallic trim.
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hotsand5 hotsand5 49 Rep 806 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i 6spd Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	damn, be careful man and you should really get a radar detector as well. A V1 or an Escort 8500 is all you need __________________ -2006 BMW 330i-Sapphire Black- Tera Leather-Aluminum trim- 6spd manual- Sport- Premium- Cold- Navigation- Euro. delivery -2005 Yamaha Warrior 1700 102cu"
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CALIF65GM Colonel 97 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: e93-35 May08 ED Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SF, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 06 - Oct. 05 build ... [0.00]	Got off lucky, big time. Anytime I even get to 90 on an open stretch of highway, I go "oh shit" and hit the brakes ASAP. __________________ 5-2-08 e93-35 ED Montego w/Jade Grey, Step w/Paddles, PP, SP, CA, hot seats and iPod.Awaing re-delivery soon. Debadged 330xi ED 11/14/05 Auto/Mystic Blue/Gray leather with Alum/PP/SP/CA/Fold-down rear seats/Alarm. Sold to Carmax on 6/7/08 with 50,624 miles on clock
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nabutes career student 11 Rep 204 Posts Drives: '08 335xi Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NJ >> VA/DC iTrader: (0)	Buy a lottery ticket!
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03-20-2006, 10:33 PM	#22
climkt Bimmer Manual all the way 66 Rep 1,811 Posts Drives: e90 320i manual Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: singapore iTrader: (0)	i don't condone speeding, but i feel the emphasis should be on catching speedsters near schools and built up areas. they should not be cashing in on average drivers on empty expressways with good road conditions, going 20mph or 30mph over the limit. I strongly feel that traffic fines should also NOT be used to buy more cameras and should not be siphoned to police force funds.
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