New record in my slk280...and ticket

sickslk · 09-08-2007

last night in california got it up to 140 on the freeway, passed an overpass with a cop hiding behind it, he lit me up

good news is he didnt have radar on, ticket is for 110mph, and i have to go to court.

any suggestions?

a great end to a great set of tires

**Cruzer 8** · 09-08-2007

Sorry --- but was it worth it? Was it locally?
Don't know what the process is for over 100 but maybe Scott can tell us
If he didn't have radar how did he decide on the speed did he clock you or ?

sickslk · 09-08-2007

I was driving next to my roommates 240sx, we hit 135-140 and the cop got on us and i was still doing 110 when he lit me up so i'd assume he was matching speed or guessing

it was in folsom

and dude it was my last run on these tires i just ordered new ones so i figured id have fun, just happened to get caught, and it was the most exciting experience ive ever had in that car, they can have my license, totally worth it.

Baron7700 · 09-08-2007

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Originally Posted by sickslk

I was driving next to my roommates 240sx,

can have my license, totally worth it.

there goes your insurance.

Good thing you dont have a 350 or 55 that is faster.

All things considering this guy is letting you off easy, could off got you for street racing if your buddy was next to you.

Go to a track, the price would of been cheaper than your ticket, or your insurance rates.
Not that i havent run the car on the streets or anything, but i was younger and dumber.
Hopefully u learned ur lesson cuz it wasnt smart at all.

sickslk · 09-08-2007

definitely learned my lesson, im done beating up the slk anyways, using it for cruising / to-from work from now on, picking up a tuner soon to satisfy my need for speed at the track

**dsb** · 09-08-2007

Ouch. I'm guessing off highway 50. Baron's right. They could have got you for racing and I'm surprised they didn't. Sacramento is getting real tough on street racing and illegal mods so be careful.

Anyways, just drive to Willows Thunderhill raceway. It's a short distance and you'll get to keep your license.

Baron7700 · 09-09-2007

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Originally Posted by sickslk

definitely learned my lesson, im done beating up the slk anyways, using it for cruising / to-from work from now on, picking up a tuner soon to satisfy my need for speed at the track

Good idea. Tuning the slk would be almost the same price as buying a cheap car!

You guys are lucky you have a track near by, we only have pocono raceway 15 minutes away, but to get on it is a pain in the ass. Cant really just show up and get on (classes and all that of course). Always something goin on there. Nascar experience, nascar, busch, some sort of cart, or huge groups rent it out, and never let you in if you ask. And there is no little road course like track in the area.

**webslinger** · 09-10-2007

....uumm... yea I did close to 130 @ willow springs this weekend and got to come home ticket free in the SLK55. I think it was more of a rush there then doing it on the fwy.

**dsb** · 09-10-2007

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Originally Posted by webslinger

....uumm... yea I did close to 130 @ willow springs this weekend and got to come home ticket free in the SLK55. I think it was more of a rush there then doing it on the fwy.

I dunno. I think there was quite an adrenaline rush (plus some stomach acid) when those red and blue lights lit up. I might've crapped my pants at that point.

Tslick · 09-11-2007

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Originally Posted by dsb

I dunno. I think there was quite an adrenaline rush (plus some stomach acid) when those red and blue lights lit up. I might've crapped my pants at that point.

Come on... not the same. Adrenaline yep. Knowing when to push the peddle, priceless.... You've got to know when people can interfere, like CHP lights.... or cars merging from a ramp or a cross street.

Out of curiosity, Whats it like flying down Hwy 5 south of Salinas. The last time 15 years ago I was doing 80 in my VW diesel pickup and the CHP laughing at me when the big rigs were in excess of 100 mph. The CHP thought the big rigs were slow...

songxu · 03-25-2008

I got lit up 50 meters from my house in the subdivision. clocked me at 32MPH, while the limit is 25MPH. I believe the cop hates me!!!!

wolf · 03-25-2008

always go to court. call first and find out how they do things there, it varies court to court. thyey should plea some, maybe driving school. over 100 you may even want a lawyer. find out where to mail a discovery letter ,demand a copy of the officers written disposition, if radar(should be on the tix) calabration records, officers training records, mantance records of his vehicle..

V8SLK · 03-25-2008

sick, what is the specific violation on the citation? is it 22350, 22348(a), 23103, etc? knowing what the allegation is certainly would dictate how one proceeds. if the citation was written by a chippie he/she can (likely) just visually estimate your speed and have it stand in court without radar/laser confirmation.

bottom line is that that was just way too fast for a public roadway and you were lucky not to crash and hurt yourself and/or anybody else.

**KTownAMG** · 03-26-2008

Move to the land of Autobahns and the Nurnbergring... Seriously, you'll have to swallow the pill, pay the fine, restictions whatever... Your insurance may go up (depending on your history). Some states allow you to attend a drivers safety course which may help offset the additional insurance costs and license penalties. You may want to contact a local attorney for advice??? BTW, I'm not a lawyer myself, only life long experiance down the same road... Good Luck!

MDLSLK55 · 03-26-2008

I just want to point out that the original post is from September and the OP hasn't been back on the forum since the day he posted it.

**DesignoSLK** · 03-27-2008

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Originally Posted by KTownAMG

Move to the land of Autobahns and the Nurnbergring... !

Worked for me!

Although I did still get a ticket, 135 in a 120 (84 mph/75 zone).

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Originally Posted by MDLSLK55

I just want to point out that the original post is from September and the OP hasn't been back on the forum since the day he posted it.

I noticed that too, but I couldn't pass on promoting jealousy.

**SLKman** · 03-27-2008

Running fast on worn out tires????

Get a Lawyer!

Tickets in Houston get dismissed if you pay a lawyer $50 to represent you.

$50 lots cheaper than paying the fine.

100mph...Lawyer may not be able to help you with that one??

Just don't make a joke about it in court like my buddy did. The judge did NOT think it was funny when he asked him what he was doing exiting the freeway at 110mph and he answered "Slowing down".

He paid big time!

Try a Lawyer.

SLKman

**KTownAMG** · 03-27-2008

Hey Kevin,
Believe me I've done my part in paying off the costs of the German unification via speeding tickets. Even lost my license for a month. What's crazy is it was always in a rental car coming home from the airport. I now have my rental car reciepts and tickets being forwarded to a ghost addy in Africa. No problems since...

HwoALanG · 03-27-2008

dang~ just say i'm sorry~ i was reckless ~ when it comes down to speeding ticket... it's all about money and judge ~ tsk tsk~

Torchlight · 07-30-2008

Does anyone know of any tracks in Maryland (Baltimore/Washington, D.C.)? Also, I would love to take a performance driving course where you learn better ways to handle the car in high performance driving.

Jeff

09-08-2007	#1 (permalink)
sickslk SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA USA Posts: 7 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New record in my slk280...and ticket last night in california got it up to 140 on the freeway, passed an overpass with a cop hiding behind it, he lit me up good news is he didnt have radar on, ticket is for 110mph, and i have to go to court. any suggestions? a great end to a great set of tires

09-08-2007	#2 (permalink)
Cruzer 8 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Vehicle: 07 SL 550 Mars Red Posts: 572 Country: Thanks: 31 Thanked 57 Times in 27 Posts	Sorry --- but was it worth it? Was it locally? Don't know what the process is for over 100 but maybe Scott can tell us If he didn't have radar how did he decide on the speed did he clock you or ? __________________ GENE ---- See My Pic's To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* SL 550 Mars Red

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dsb Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NorCal Vehicle: '06 slk55 Posts: 1,176 Country: Thanks: 67 Thanked 120 Times in 42 Posts	Ouch. I'm guessing off highway 50. Baron's right. They could have got you for racing and I'm surprised they didn't. Sacramento is getting real tough on street racing and illegal mods so be careful. Anyways, just drive to Willows Thunderhill raceway. It's a short distance and you'll get to keep your license. __________________ SOLD! 06 Mercedes Benz SLK55 Caspian Blue / Black & Ash *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

03-27-2008	#17 (permalink)
SLKman Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston Texas Vehicle: 2000 Copper Designo Sport Posts: 1,063 Country: Thanks: 261 Thanked 73 Times in 35 Posts	Running fast on worn out tires???? Get a Lawyer! Tickets in Houston get dismissed if you pay a lawyer $50 to represent you. $50 lots cheaper than paying the fine. 100mph...Lawyer may not be able to help you with that one?? Just don't make a joke about it in court like my buddy did. The judge did NOT think it was funny when he asked him what he was doing exiting the freeway at 110mph and he answered "Slowing down". He paid big time! Try a Lawyer. SLKman __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 2000 SLK230 copper Designo Sport To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Torchlight SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Beallsville, MD USA Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 (Caspian Blue w/Beige Interior) Posts: 10 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Tracks in Maryland Does anyone know of any tracks in Maryland (Baltimore/Washington, D.C.)? Also, I would love to take a performance driving course where you learn better ways to handle the car in high performance driving. Jeff

09-08-2007	#3 (permalink)
sickslk SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA USA Posts: 7 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I was driving next to my roommates 240sx, we hit 135-140 and the cop got on us and i was still doing 110 when he lit me up so i'd assume he was matching speed or guessing it was in folsom and dude it was my last run on these tires i just ordered new ones so i figured id have fun, just happened to get caught, and it was the most exciting experience ive ever had in that car, they can have my license, totally worth it.

09-08-2007	#5 (permalink)
sickslk SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA USA Posts: 7 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	definitely learned my lesson, im done beating up the slk anyways, using it for cruising / to-from work from now on, picking up a tuner soon to satisfy my need for speed at the track

09-10-2007	#8 (permalink)
webslinger Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Vehicle: '07 SLK55 AMG Other Toys: Honda motorcycle Posts: 549 Country: Thanks: 22 Thanked 22 Times in 14 Posts	....uumm... yea I did close to 130 @ willow springs this weekend and got to come home ticket free in the SLK55. I think it was more of a rush there then doing it on the fwy.

03-25-2008	#11 (permalink)
songxu SLK World Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Detroit Vehicle: 2005 SLK 350, 6 speed M Other Toys: BMW 330xi Posts: 23 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I got lit up 50 meters from my house in the subdivision. clocked me at 32MPH, while the limit is 25MPH. I believe the cop hates me!!!!

03-25-2008	#12 (permalink)
wolf SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 19 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	always go to court. call first and find out how they do things there, it varies court to court. thyey should plea some, maybe driving school. over 100 you may even want a lawyer. find out where to mail a discovery letter ,demand a copy of the officers written disposition, if radar(should be on the tix) calabration records, officers training records, mantance records of his vehicle..

03-25-2008	#13 (permalink)
V8SLK Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Home of the brave Vehicle: 05 SLK55 AMG Posts: 1,071 Country: Thanks: 40 Thanked 48 Times in 26 Posts	sick, what is the specific violation on the citation? is it 22350, 22348(a), 23103, etc? knowing what the allegation is certainly would dictate how one proceeds. if the citation was written by a chippie he/she can (likely) just visually estimate your speed and have it stand in court without radar/laser confirmation. bottom line is that that was just way too fast for a public roadway and you were lucky not to crash and hurt yourself and/or anybody else.

03-26-2008	#14 (permalink)
KTownAMG Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Germany Vehicle: 09 SLK AMG 55 Posts: 183 Country: Thanks: 14 Thanked 36 Times in 15 Posts	Move to the land of Autobahns and the Nurnbergring... Seriously, you'll have to swallow the pill, pay the fine, restictions whatever... Your insurance may go up (depending on your history). Some states allow you to attend a drivers safety course which may help offset the additional insurance costs and license penalties. You may want to contact a local attorney for advice??? BTW, I'm not a lawyer myself, only life long experiance down the same road... Good Luck!

03-26-2008	#15 (permalink)
MDLSLK55 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bucks County, PA & Overland Park, KS (Work) Vehicle: '08 SLK55 AMG Other Toys: '07 Infiniti G35x Posts: 214 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	I just want to point out that the original post is from September and the OP hasn't been back on the forum since the day he posted it.

03-27-2008	#18 (permalink)
KTownAMG Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Germany Vehicle: 09 SLK AMG 55 Posts: 183 Country: Thanks: 14 Thanked 36 Times in 15 Posts	Hey Kevin, Believe me I've done my part in paying off the costs of the German unification via speeding tickets. Even lost my license for a month. What's crazy is it was always in a rental car coming home from the airport. I now have my rental car reciepts and tickets being forwarded to a ghost addy in Africa. No problems since...

03-27-2008	#19 (permalink)
HwoALanG Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellicott City & Salisbury, MD Vehicle: 2007 SLK 280 Other Toys: COMPUTER? And1 and on Posts: 306 Country: Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	dang~ just say i'm sorry~ i was reckless ~ when it comes down to speeding ticket... it's all about money and judge ~ tsk tsk~

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