Test Your Ticket Avoidance Knowledge
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Test Your Ticket Avoidance Knowledge
Got 17/20 correct. http://www.paynofine.com/quizzes/quiz1/index3.html
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Ok, I got 16 of 20 right !
Here are the ones I missed below:
2. The government classifies the far left side as the fast lane.
Correct Answer: FALSE.
Your Answer: TRUE
Explanation
Despite the popular notion, there is no such thing as the 'fast lane.' Granted, you've probably seen signs indicating "slower traffic keep right," however, no government agency classifies the far left lane as the fast lane -- it's actually a societal myth. Besides, typically lanes on a highway or freeway (trucker's lanes excepted), are all the same speed.
4. Anything you say to an officer when pulled over can NOT be admitted as evidence in court.
Correct Answer: FALSE.
Your Answer: TRUE
Explanation
Although the officer does not have to read you your rights, anything you say can be used against you in court. The key is to avoid admitting you committed the offense. Most lawyers recommend you offer vague and noncommittal answers.
6. Over one-half of all drivers who contest their ticket are found either not guilty, given a reduced fine or the citation is dismissed.
Correct Answer: TRUE.
Your Answer: FALSE
Explanation
A majority of contested tickets are either dismissed, found not guilty or the driver is given a reduced penalty. According to the National Motorist Association, if just 10 percent of drivers fought their citation, the courts would receive a serious blow financially. In no other class of "crime" is it as profitable for local governments than with traffic tickets.
15. There are three types of radar in use today: rotating antenna system, traffic radar and instant-on.
Correct Answer: FALSE.
Your Answer: TRUE
Explanation
There are actually two types of radar used today. (1) Rotating antenna system which is utilized by the military, airports, ships at sea, etc. The second (2) is traffic radar such as a radar gun or a stationary unit mounted in a vehicle. Instant-on actually refers to a type of mode a radar unit operates. Typically used by handheld units, it only shoots a beam when an officer activates it to calculate a vehicle's speed. This prevents radar detectors from picking up the signal until its too late.
SS
[This message has been edited by SS97Ford (edited 01-17-2000).]
Here are the ones I missed below:
2. The government classifies the far left side as the fast lane.
Correct Answer: FALSE.
Your Answer: TRUE
Explanation
Despite the popular notion, there is no such thing as the 'fast lane.' Granted, you've probably seen signs indicating "slower traffic keep right," however, no government agency classifies the far left lane as the fast lane -- it's actually a societal myth. Besides, typically lanes on a highway or freeway (trucker's lanes excepted), are all the same speed.
4. Anything you say to an officer when pulled over can NOT be admitted as evidence in court.
Correct Answer: FALSE.
Your Answer: TRUE
Explanation
Although the officer does not have to read you your rights, anything you say can be used against you in court. The key is to avoid admitting you committed the offense. Most lawyers recommend you offer vague and noncommittal answers.
6. Over one-half of all drivers who contest their ticket are found either not guilty, given a reduced fine or the citation is dismissed.
Correct Answer: TRUE.
Your Answer: FALSE
Explanation
A majority of contested tickets are either dismissed, found not guilty or the driver is given a reduced penalty. According to the National Motorist Association, if just 10 percent of drivers fought their citation, the courts would receive a serious blow financially. In no other class of "crime" is it as profitable for local governments than with traffic tickets.
15. There are three types of radar in use today: rotating antenna system, traffic radar and instant-on.
Correct Answer: FALSE.
Your Answer: TRUE
Explanation
There are actually two types of radar used today. (1) Rotating antenna system which is utilized by the military, airports, ships at sea, etc. The second (2) is traffic radar such as a radar gun or a stationary unit mounted in a vehicle. Instant-on actually refers to a type of mode a radar unit operates. Typically used by handheld units, it only shoots a beam when an officer activates it to calculate a vehicle's speed. This prevents radar detectors from picking up the signal until its too late.
SS
[This message has been edited by SS97Ford (edited 01-17-2000).]
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16 of 20. Not bad I guess.
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12 out of 20...you'd think I'd know better, eh? Still, I haven't gotten a ticket in over 13 years...and I got out of that one.
Tam
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18 / 20. I missed the pleading guilty and the FCC certification ones.
Mike J.
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Well, 3 out of 20 but what the hell, I'm from New Jersey. Whaddya want?
Fast46 ..... the left lane is the Lightning lane.
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Dunbarton "The Middle Aged Kid" '99 XLT SC SB 4x2 4.6 auto 3.55 ls The occasional Z-71 Eater! Wedgewood & Denim, SuperChipped, Airaid FIPK, Rhino Liner, Extang Classic tonneau cover, Mobil 1. Man, I got it all! (New Jersey)
Fast46 ..... the left lane is the Lightning lane.
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Dunbarton "The Middle Aged Kid" '99 XLT SC SB 4x2 4.6 auto 3.55 ls The occasional Z-71 Eater! Wedgewood & Denim, SuperChipped, Airaid FIPK, Rhino Liner, Extang Classic tonneau cover, Mobil 1. Man, I got it all! (New Jersey)
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Fast46,
In New Jersey the shoulder is the fast lane..
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Dunbarton "The Middle Aged Kid" '99 XLT SC SB 4x2 4.6 auto 3.55 ls The occasional Z-71 Eater! Wedgewood & Denim, SuperChipped, Airaid FIPK, Rhino Liner, Extang Classic tonneau cover, Mobil 1. Man, I got it all! (New Jersey)
In New Jersey the shoulder is the fast lane..
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Dunbarton "The Middle Aged Kid" '99 XLT SC SB 4x2 4.6 auto 3.55 ls The occasional Z-71 Eater! Wedgewood & Denim, SuperChipped, Airaid FIPK, Rhino Liner, Extang Classic tonneau cover, Mobil 1. Man, I got it all! (New Jersey)