SpyderDuck
11-23-2012, 10:40 AM
Long story short, I got pulled for speeding last week in Heath Springs, SC. 130 bucks and 4, (yes 4!) points on my license. In a Prius, for god's sake! As I was being passed by a pickup truck, and I usually drive the Prius for the best gas mileage, I have my doubts that he actually hit me with the gun, but go figure. Now I am going to have to take off a day from work to appear in court there (it's only about 3 hours or so from my house, lol!). SO, as i have never been pulled for anything before, or had to appear in court, I am at a total loss. How should I handle this?
I cannot afford spyder insurance if I have points, plain and simple.
He said I was going 48 in a 35. I had just made a turn onto a road, and do not recall seeing a speed limit sign, and was in a pack of traffic. I was in unfamiliar territory, and was trying my best to hear my gps, which was awfully quiet, and no, I didn't have the radio on. I saw him flash his lights behind the vehicle behind me and that vehicle pulled over, but the cop kept coming. Thinking he had a call, I pulled over too, and had the crap shocked out of me when he pulled in behind me! Heck, we thought something was wrong with the car! By the way, I was pulled over about 50 feet from a 55 mph speed limit sign. Hubby thinks that I was pulled because I was from out of state.
In other news, most of you know that Clyde had a massive failure on October 13. Ken hauled it to the dealer for me, and it has been sitting there ever since. VCM. A cheap fix. NOT.
The VCM arrived a few weeks ago, around the 10 or so, I think. I have called the dealer numerous times to check on it, and they actually began to work on it last Friday. I called them again today, and was told it will be at least the end of next week before it is done. Now, I know this a a major job, but honestly, I think they are just working on it between other jobs. To add insult to injury, my tag has expired during this time. So, when I am finally able to pick it up, I'll have to find the nearest inspection station and tag office before I get pulled again. The dealer can't inspect it because he's in another state.
I think I'm cursed.
I cannot afford spyder insurance if I have points, plain and simple.
He said I was going 48 in a 35. I had just made a turn onto a road, and do not recall seeing a speed limit sign, and was in a pack of traffic. I was in unfamiliar territory, and was trying my best to hear my gps, which was awfully quiet, and no, I didn't have the radio on. I saw him flash his lights behind the vehicle behind me and that vehicle pulled over, but the cop kept coming. Thinking he had a call, I pulled over too, and had the crap shocked out of me when he pulled in behind me! Heck, we thought something was wrong with the car! By the way, I was pulled over about 50 feet from a 55 mph speed limit sign. Hubby thinks that I was pulled because I was from out of state.
In other news, most of you know that Clyde had a massive failure on October 13. Ken hauled it to the dealer for me, and it has been sitting there ever since. VCM. A cheap fix. NOT.
The VCM arrived a few weeks ago, around the 10 or so, I think. I have called the dealer numerous times to check on it, and they actually began to work on it last Friday. I called them again today, and was told it will be at least the end of next week before it is done. Now, I know this a a major job, but honestly, I think they are just working on it between other jobs. To add insult to injury, my tag has expired during this time. So, when I am finally able to pick it up, I'll have to find the nearest inspection station and tag office before I get pulled again. The dealer can't inspect it because he's in another state.
I think I'm cursed.