So I got a street racing ticket
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From: Metter, GA
I sold my streetbike a while ago for similar reasons. While I had/have no tickets, it was too easy to go way too fast. When I got rid of it, I got a Husqvarna 450 supermoto. That bike was a blast at much slower speeds, and 10x more fun that a street bike, imo. Insurance was cheaper too!
i was even able to run one race at daytona, the 2006 daytona ROC with CCS
there are ways to get your speed fix and stay out of trouble!!!
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Every moving violation you get; depending on severity gets points put on your driving record.
Points will make your insurance go up, and so many points a year and you have the possibility for losing your license, probation, fines, community service, etc...
In Louisiana, 8+ a year and law enforcement will not be to lenient with you. I believe you get your license suspended for awhile, but not too sure. One of the two speeding tickets I got was a 75 in a 45 which resulted in 2 points on my record, the other was a 75 in a 70 on the interstate. That one was reduced to a non-moving violation, stupid speed trap!
Points will make your insurance go up, and so many points a year and you have the possibility for losing your license, probation, fines, community service, etc...
In Louisiana, 8+ a year and law enforcement will not be to lenient with you. I believe you get your license suspended for awhile, but not too sure. One of the two speeding tickets I got was a 75 in a 45 which resulted in 2 points on my record, the other was a 75 in a 70 on the interstate. That one was reduced to a non-moving violation, stupid speed trap!
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Hey 06yz250f:
Got any great rationale for this one?
http://www.justnews.com/news/18707432/detail.html
"Police: Driver Flees In Porsche After Tourists Killed Near A1A"
Got any great rationale for this one?
http://www.justnews.com/news/18707432/detail.html
"Police: Driver Flees In Porsche After Tourists Killed Near A1A"
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safetydave, i never said other people don't get killed and yes its better off for the driver to get injured/killed than a innocent person just because of the stupidity factor that chose to do, but i would NEVER go and tell someone go kill yourself and be serious about it. what if you tell that one person in a million that, and they go out and actually do it.
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Thanks for your opinion. I'll type my response slowly, because I know you can't read very fast.
1) "someone did that to a guy, and you know what he did, went and committed suicide." Sounds like a Darwin Award winner to me.
2) "yes street racing is stupid, but it was past 1 am, chances of cars, little kids out on the street are greatly reduced, but yes there is still that one time when someone does pull out or there is a kid on the side of the road." Irrelevant. Nicely conflicting statements though. You really made an effective argument there.
3)"my friends mom about 7 or 8 years ago, got hit head on from a dumb *** in the rain racing, she just started walking about a year or so ago. and just started working not even a year ago. not sure what happened to the kid but i think it screwed his life up pretty well." Thank you for validating my original statement. If the punk had eaten one before he hit her she wouldn't be paying the price for the REST OF HER LIFE! Screwed up his life? Boo hoo. He should still be in jail.
im pretty sure he is still in jail, i know his insurance has been paying out the *** still for her recovery
4) The originator of the post hasn't learned yet. He's accumulated how many tickets in the last 18 months? Plus, he's getting more reckless. It's called escalation, he won't quit until he has a significant emptional event. It's basic human nature.
that might be true, and i do hope he learns before he gets hurt or someone else gets hurt
1) "someone did that to a guy, and you know what he did, went and committed suicide." Sounds like a Darwin Award winner to me.
2) "yes street racing is stupid, but it was past 1 am, chances of cars, little kids out on the street are greatly reduced, but yes there is still that one time when someone does pull out or there is a kid on the side of the road." Irrelevant. Nicely conflicting statements though. You really made an effective argument there.
3)"my friends mom about 7 or 8 years ago, got hit head on from a dumb *** in the rain racing, she just started walking about a year or so ago. and just started working not even a year ago. not sure what happened to the kid but i think it screwed his life up pretty well." Thank you for validating my original statement. If the punk had eaten one before he hit her she wouldn't be paying the price for the REST OF HER LIFE! Screwed up his life? Boo hoo. He should still be in jail.
im pretty sure he is still in jail, i know his insurance has been paying out the *** still for her recovery
4) The originator of the post hasn't learned yet. He's accumulated how many tickets in the last 18 months? Plus, he's getting more reckless. It's called escalation, he won't quit until he has a significant emptional event. It's basic human nature.
that might be true, and i do hope he learns before he gets hurt or someone else gets hurt
on a side note, i probly didn't call out the right person seeing your name is Safteydave
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I do know that insurance companies look at the points, no matter where you are though.
My 75 in 45 happened the year I was living in California and even now my monthly note went up just a little because of the 2 points on my record, I believe tickets stay on your record for 3 years.
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Here is a breakdown of how Ohio's point system works---this is not from the Ohio BMV, but from a private site.
Chances are if you're reading this you recently have been ticketed for a traffic violation, or you have accumulated a lot of points on your license. Either way, you're probably not in a good mood. So, no fooling around here―just the facts and information you need to know about Ohio's point system.
Points Applied
Let's start with the basics, and move on from there. Here is a list of possible violations, and the number of points each carries:
Six-Point Violations
Homicide by vehicle
Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and/or any drug of abuse
Failure to stop and disclose identity at the scene of a crash
Willingly fleeing or eluding a law enforcement officer
Drag racing
Operating a motor vehicle without the consent of the owner
Operating a motor vehicle while your license is under suspension or revocation
Using a motor vehicle in the commission of a felony, or committing any crime punishable as a felony under Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws
Four-Point Violations
Willful or wanton disregard of the safety of persons or property
Operating a vehicle after under-age alcohol consumption
Two-Point Violations
All other moving violations except those pertaining to load limits
Operating a motor vehicle in violation of a restriction imposed by the Registrar of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles
A BMV administrative ruling has determined that points stay on your driving record for three years.
Speeding
If you're caught speeding, you will generally be assessed a penalty of either two or four points. Examples of two-point violations include going 10-30 miles per hour (mph) over the limit in an area with a speed limit of 55 mph or more. Or driving 5-30 mph over the limit in an area where the speed limit is 55 mph or less. Four-point violations include driving 30 mph or more over the limit in any zone.
In some instances, no points will be applied for speeding. Examples of this include driving less than 10 mph over the limit in an area where the limit is 55 mph or greater. Or, being 5 mph or less over the limit in areas where the limit is under 55 mph.
Penalties
If you accumulate six points on your license within a two-year period, you'll receive a warning letter. If you accumulate 12 or more in that period, your driving privileges will be suspended for six months. After that period, you'll need to take a remedial driving course. Then you'll have to take the driving test again.
If you're caught driving while on suspension, you will be guilty of a first-degree misdemeanor and also face a possible $1,000 fine or six months in jail―or both. You may also lose your license for another year.
Check Your License Status
Whenever you need or want to check the status of your driver’s license, you can order a driving record report. This record will spell out if your driver’s license is currently valid. Should your license have been revoked or suspended, the report will indicate that according to what’s on record at the BMV. This report will also show points against your license and, in some cases, information on any accidents you have had.
Traffic School
If you have two to 11 points on your license, you are eligible to take a remedial driving course approved by the Department of Public Safety, where you will receive a two-point credit. (See a list of approved schools that offer this course.)
However, completing this course does not mean that two points will be taken off your license. Instead, it means that your license will be suspended if you reach 14 points, not 12. You can take this course up to five times, but no more than once every three years.
Effect on Your Insurance Rates
Accumulating points on your license can possibly result in higher insurance premiums. Sometimes all it takes is a two-point violation. Check with your agent or insurance company for details.
I would believe that, since the OP will have 14 points accumulated within the year, he will probably lose his license for six months and will probably have to re-take the driver's test. Plus, as pointed out, street racing in Ohio is a First Class Misdemeanor and the license can be suspended from 30 days to 3 years. OUCH!
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Chances are if you're reading this you recently have been ticketed for a traffic violation, or you have accumulated a lot of points on your license. Either way, you're probably not in a good mood. So, no fooling around here―just the facts and information you need to know about Ohio's point system.
Points Applied
Let's start with the basics, and move on from there. Here is a list of possible violations, and the number of points each carries:
Six-Point Violations
Homicide by vehicle
Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and/or any drug of abuse
Failure to stop and disclose identity at the scene of a crash
Willingly fleeing or eluding a law enforcement officer
Drag racing
Operating a motor vehicle without the consent of the owner
Operating a motor vehicle while your license is under suspension or revocation
Using a motor vehicle in the commission of a felony, or committing any crime punishable as a felony under Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws
Four-Point Violations
Willful or wanton disregard of the safety of persons or property
Operating a vehicle after under-age alcohol consumption
Two-Point Violations
All other moving violations except those pertaining to load limits
Operating a motor vehicle in violation of a restriction imposed by the Registrar of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles
A BMV administrative ruling has determined that points stay on your driving record for three years.
Speeding
If you're caught speeding, you will generally be assessed a penalty of either two or four points. Examples of two-point violations include going 10-30 miles per hour (mph) over the limit in an area with a speed limit of 55 mph or more. Or driving 5-30 mph over the limit in an area where the speed limit is 55 mph or less. Four-point violations include driving 30 mph or more over the limit in any zone.
In some instances, no points will be applied for speeding. Examples of this include driving less than 10 mph over the limit in an area where the limit is 55 mph or greater. Or, being 5 mph or less over the limit in areas where the limit is under 55 mph.
Penalties
If you accumulate six points on your license within a two-year period, you'll receive a warning letter. If you accumulate 12 or more in that period, your driving privileges will be suspended for six months. After that period, you'll need to take a remedial driving course. Then you'll have to take the driving test again.
If you're caught driving while on suspension, you will be guilty of a first-degree misdemeanor and also face a possible $1,000 fine or six months in jail―or both. You may also lose your license for another year.
Check Your License Status
Whenever you need or want to check the status of your driver’s license, you can order a driving record report. This record will spell out if your driver’s license is currently valid. Should your license have been revoked or suspended, the report will indicate that according to what’s on record at the BMV. This report will also show points against your license and, in some cases, information on any accidents you have had.
Traffic School
If you have two to 11 points on your license, you are eligible to take a remedial driving course approved by the Department of Public Safety, where you will receive a two-point credit. (See a list of approved schools that offer this course.)
However, completing this course does not mean that two points will be taken off your license. Instead, it means that your license will be suspended if you reach 14 points, not 12. You can take this course up to five times, but no more than once every three years.
Effect on Your Insurance Rates
Accumulating points on your license can possibly result in higher insurance premiums. Sometimes all it takes is a two-point violation. Check with your agent or insurance company for details.
I would believe that, since the OP will have 14 points accumulated within the year, he will probably lose his license for six months and will probably have to re-take the driver's test. Plus, as pointed out, street racing in Ohio is a First Class Misdemeanor and the license can be suspended from 30 days to 3 years. OUCH!
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I know of someone who has family in Ohio, but moved to NY. Ohio is pretty lax on speeding compared to NY -- or so he says.
Right now he's got his license suspended for 1 year for moving violations.
Right now he's got his license suspended for 1 year for moving violations.
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I guess you should of bet the guy in the srt4 about $20 grand and it would not turn out so bad for you. Hope it works out for you. I've learned my lesson, 8 points was enough for me. I still get a speeding ticket once in a while but nothing bad and I am usually speeding in the right lane which the state boys love here as opposed to hauling a$$ in the fast lane. They actually told me I was driving great just a little too fast. I am a safe driver now for the most part. Not like when I was in high school, jumping RR tracks at 80 and what not. I do believe though that driving the the speed limit or 5 under on some highways here is not as safe as speeding. Just because when everyone is going 10 - 20 mph above the speed limit you become an obstacle to swerve around. As for street racing that is unacceptable. I'm guilty of it but never exceed the speed limit when I did it. Just race up to 45 or 55 and that was it for me. The penalty is just to steep. Anyway good luck, hope you finally learned your lesson.
P.S. you are like me , not allowed to have a fast car that is street legal. I'll kill myself or someone else.
P.S. you are like me , not allowed to have a fast car that is street legal. I'll kill myself or someone else.
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From: College Station, TX/Schenectady, NY
* Two points for a moving violation conviction in Texas or that of another state. Moving violations are defined by 37 TEX. ADMIN. CODE §15.89, which includes a list of those violations that will be assigned points.
* Points will not be assigned for speeding less than 10% over the posted limit or for seat belt convictions.
* Child Safety Seat Violations will accrue two points.
* Three points for a moving violation conviction in Texas that resulted in a vehicle crash.
Points accrued remain on the driver record for a period of three years from conviction date. An offense committed prior to September 1, 2003 will not apply to the assessment of points under the program.
