Got a ticket from state trouper

[MouthPiece]

How far is it from Key Largo to the courthouse in Monroe County?What do you charge per hour for your work services either professionally or occupationally? Plan on being in court for at least two hours. I would think that your argument, although quite innovative and creative, would be a stretch, but hey? Who am I to say?

Good luck in court.

Chris

 

[Captain Fin]

Retired but not retarded.

How far is it from Key Largo to the courthouse in Monroe County?What do you charge per hour for your work services either professionally or occupationally? Plan on being in court for at least two hours. I would think that your argument, although quite innovative and creative, would be a stretch, but hey? Who am I to say?

Good luck in court.

Chris

The website that states that a windshield is approved eye protection in Florida is www.dmv.org/fl-florida/motorcycle-license.php. The reason we have lost so many of our freedoms in this country is because people roll over. The distance to the courthouse is 18 miles and what a nice ride on a spyder. Dont worry, I can afford the gas.

 

[crazyspyder]

he's just jealous !

The ticket must include court costs because they are asking for $116.00. I mention the speed and conditions because mopeds are not required to have eye protection and I was going slower than a moped. Its still my understanding that one is innocent until proven guilty, so why should I roll over. If any of the really great legal minds that read this post have any suggestions, I am all ears. The windshield on the spyder is DOT approved and I had the spyder attached to me, so therefore I was wearing DOT approved eye protection. Remember, Clinton did not have sex with that woman. I have talked to friends of mine in law enforcement about this ticket and they say I should go to court and plead not guilty. They say the state trouper was out of bounds when he stopped me for a non moving violation in snail pace traffic on a hot day. He stopped me because he could not write speeding tickets.

:doorag:I have never to this day rolled-over, I've lost only once in 4 garbage citations. The lamest one was for picking my nose ...I mean for swerving to avoid a road kill.
NO matter what , on a three wheel it's REALY hard to miss those critters.it all depends on what mood they are inn and that doesn't cut it with me!
here are a few I got in TEXAS-georgetown;
- no helmet > > dismissed:yes:
- no proof of adequate medical insurance > dismissed
- defective lighting (LED's ) > dismissed
- snail-crawl in traffic and got stuck in middle of turn at traffic light> dismissed
- reckless driving (avoiding that huge road kill possum) > dismissed
- I am sure that I am forgetting one ....
Happy riding and to all spyder owners ...cheers and red wine with cheese!:ani29:

 

[NancysToy]

The website that states that a windshield is approved eye protection in Florida is www.dmv.org/fl-florida/motorcycle-license.php. The reason we have lost so many of our freedoms in this country is because people roll over. The distance to the courthouse is 18 miles and what a nice ride on a spyder. Dont worry, I can afford the gas.

That is the DMV website, it is not the law. It won't hold up in court. The law reads:

316.211 Equipment for motorcycle and moped riders.—
.........
(2) A person may not operate a motorcycle unless the person is wearing an eye-protective device over his or her eyes of a type approved by the department.
.........

 

[Bob Denman]

I mention the speed and conditions because mopeds are not required to have eye protection and I was going slower than a moped. Its still my understanding that one is innocent until proven guilty, so why should I roll over. If any of the really great legal minds that read this post have any suggestions, I am all ears. The windshield on the spyder is DOT approved and I had the spyder attached to me, so therefore I was wearing DOT approved eye protection. .

Well good luck; but I see a couple of problems in here...
YOu weren't on a Moped, and in fact were exceeding the 50cc limitation by almost 950cc..
How was the Spyder attached to you? Bolted? Zipped? :dontknow: Unless there's something else here going on; I'd guess that you were sitting on it... I'd bet you a nickel that's not considered as "securely fastened" (As per the wording of the statute)

But I never went to Law School... Anybody else got something that'll help him?

 

[coz]

revenue enhancement

be glad they didn't catch you when you were speeding ( you know you have:roflblack: ) those REALLY hurt your feelings these days.

 

[Mr. White]

Did you ever take on a June Bug at 60 mph in a game of chicken and have nobody swerve? :yikes: It sounds about like a M-80 going off right in front of your eyeballs!

Eyeballs are pretty tough to replace...

Bob, many years ago, in the early 50's, I rode with a friend who had no wind shield and wore no eye protection. A bug hit him in the eye, parts went behind his eye ball....talk about a bad day...he had a bad year, while the MD's were digging guts out from behind his eye ball. I wear a full face and love it. (personal preference) Oh, it gets a little warm here in south Texas but it does not get very cold either....JMHO

:spyder2:

 

[dancogan]

That is the DMV website, it is not the law. It won't hold up in court. The law reads:

316.211 Equipment for motorcycle and moped riders.—
.........
(2) A person may not operate a motorcycle unless the person is wearing an eye-protective device over his or her eyes of a type approved by the department.
.........

:agree: But then, maybe the judge will be in a good mood that day ...

 

[Bob Denman]

Well we can sure HOPE so...

 

[revjvegas]

But then, maybe the judge will be in a good mood that day ...

Depends on what the Judge rides.

 

[Surgonamishr]

Another good reason NOT to go to Fl.,,,,:clap::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[flaggerphil]

Now that love bugs are coming out in Florida again...they were all over the place yesterday...I can't EVEN imagine riding without a helmet and eye protection.

 

[Captain Fin]

My spyder and I were making love!

Well good luck; but I see a couple of problems in here...
YOu weren't on a Moped, and in fact were exceeding the 50cc limitation by almost 950cc..
How was the Spyder attached to you? Bolted? Zipped? :dontknow: Unless there's something else here going on; I'd guess that you were sitting on it... I'd bet you a nickel that's not considered as "securely fastened" (As per the wording of the statute)

But I never went to Law School... Anybody else got something that'll help him?

:f_spider:

 

[Cruzr Joe]

Trooper out of bounds????

Sorry i dont understand that remark!!!

He was a certified law enforement officer doing what you and i pay him to do, enforce the law,

You were disregarding the law, i think that he probably had the discretion not to write the ticket but sometime people dont allow officers the ability to usethat discretion.

Just my 35 years of Law Enforcement opinion.

Cruzr Joe


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[boborgera]

Hey you weren't wearing proper eye protection, Pay the 30 bucks and be done with it.
Sometimes you eat the Bear , And sometimes the bear eats you.hyea:

 

[Captain Fin]

Did I get a rise out of you!

Trooper out of bounds????

Sorry i dont understand that remark!!!

He was a certified law enforement officer doing what you and i pay him to do, enforce the law,

You were disregarding the law, i think that he probably had the discretion not to write the ticket but sometime people dont allow officers the ability to usethat discretion.

Just my 35 years of Law Enforcement opinion.

Cruzr Joe
:yes::yes: It was my law enforcement friends that made the comment. Im not in law enforcement so I dont know why they said this. Do you ride a harley!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!

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[ARtraveler]

Well, I learned something new here today concerning statutes about required eye protection. As usual, I am covered. I always wear my helmet and face shield.

I have mixed reaction about fighting it in court. For me it boils down to is it worth my time and money to go the extra step?

I do agree, you met an officer Rambo. The fact that he spotted you, turned around, and then had to work to catch up with you indicates he was going to ticket you for something--no matter what. Its unfortunate you had to cross paths with someone like that.

Most officers would give you a warning and move on for such a small infraction.

 

[Kratos]

May have broken law, but still a crap case...

Regardless of did the OP break the law or not, it's upsetting that the officer is driving the other direction and made all that effort to get the OP based on something like that. Come on... you guys know there are bigger fish to fry than jumping lanes, u-turning, and creeping up on hot slow traffic day on a guy about his eyewear. While he was writing this ticket, real crime was passing right beside him...

 

[Jeriatric]

Regardless of did the OP break the law or not, it's upsetting that the officer is driving the other direction and made all that effort to get the OP based on something like that. Come on... you guys know there are bigger fish to fry than jumping lanes, u-turning, and creeping up on hot slow traffic day on a guy about his eyewear. While he was writing this ticket, real crime was passing right beside him...

Such is life.

Some don't mind climbing to the top of the tree. Others prefer to pick their fruit from "low hanging branches".

 

[Bob Denman]

From Captain Fin: "My spyder and I were making love!"

Well if that's considered as 'securely fastened' in your case; I envy you! :2thumbs: :roflblack: