[CFrance]

Originally Posted by raynan

I thought the bucket list comment was funny. I and I also think that running a stop sign is an accident waiting to happen. I've seen too many of them here between cars, golf carts and one of each. Not pretty and sometimes life-threatening. On the other hand, a neighbor was pulled over last week for "pausing too long" at the right on red at Morse and 466A where there have been many accidents. That one I just don't get.

Seriously? Is that traffic law on the books somewhere? In the northern states I've lived in, turning right on red was an option, not a must. I have a couple of times down here opted not to turn right on a red light when I didn't think it was safe.

Is it different in FL?

[Allegiance]

Seven pages of comments on a ticket? I did not read the last six pages, but I think we all need even more activities.

What answer did you expect after saying something so immaterial?

[gerryann]

Originally Posted by Chi-Town

If you want to hear abuse from an officer just get a speeding ticket in Wisconsin with Illinois plates.

Boy, that's the truth!

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

Very simple. He should have said, "Well, I'm very sorry sir, but you didn't stop at the stop sign and in my judgement you deserve this ticket. If you think otherwise, you can plead your case in court. Have a nice day sir".

And, I'll bet you that a whole bunch of folks would say this this response is rude, condescending, etc, etc. Bucket list response was funny.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by raynan

I thought the bucket list comment was funny.

On the other hand, a neighbor was pulled over last week for "pausing too long" at the right on red at Morse and 466A where there have been many accidents.

I also thought the bucket list comment was funny.

Being pulled over for "pausing too long" to make a right turn on a red? That seems odd. Unless it was 3 AM and there were no other cars on the road.

[MoeVonB61]

I must say I thought it was very funny and as I read your post out loud to my husband (we live in close proximity to this area ), we laughed together and wondered what "I have not had a ticket in 50 years" had to do with the fact that you just admitted to the Officer you just rolled a stop sign. The bucket list comment was quick witted.

[Average Guy]

Originally Posted by mrich61

I must say I thought it was very funny and as I read your post out loud to my husband (we live in close proximity to this area ), we laughed together and wondered what "I have not had a ticket in 50 years" had to do with the fact that you just admitted to the Officer you just rolled a stop sign. The bucket list comment was quick witted.

A friend of mine went to court over a speeding ticket. In an effort to get a reduced fine, he told the judge that he had never had a speeding ticket before this one. The judge asked him if that meant that he had never before gone over the speed limit. He told the judge that he had gone over the speed limit before. Then the judge told him he was lucky that this was his first ticket and did not reduce the fine.

[tomwed]

I also want an answer to pausing too long making a right on red light situation.

I'm sure many times I'm the jerk up front who is not turning when I could. I can live with that.

But by pausing, I'm taking a chance on getting a ticket....... I'll change my ways.

People in this forum seem to be pretty good about finding and copying the exact law for others to read. Thanking you in advance.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Originally Posted by rubicon

I have spoken to many people in my career as an insurance guy and heard comments replete with such smart alex remarks by cops. I posted in another thread that this sort of behavior caused me to lose respect for LOE. I have never once heard a person say that a cop while writing a ticket said something like "Gosh I am sorry for having to do this but......................

Didn't you mean LEO's (law enforcement officer's)? I retired as one, my wife is Federal and my son is KCPD Swat. You've lost respect for Police Officer's? Remember that statement the next time something happens to you where you need their assistance.

I always let the person that I stopped, dictate what I did - if they were nice to me, usually I was nice to them and le them go with a warning; if not, I could make their day miserable. So don't categorize all LEO's together.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by kcrazorbackfan

Didn't you mean LEO's (law enforcement officer's)? I retired as one, my wife is Federal and my son is KCPD Swat. You've lost respect for Police Officer's? Remember that statement the next time something happens to you where you need their assistance.



I always let the person that I stopped, dictate what I did - if they were nice to me, usually I was nice to them and le them go with a warning; if not, I could make their day miserable. So don't categorize all LEO's together.

My thanks to you and your family for your service. I had a career where I didn't have to get up in the morning and my family worry about whether I would be home that evening. The few tickets I got I earned. I was polite to the officers and they to me. LEOs have my respect and gratitude.

[DougB]

Originally Posted by tln1947

I received a citation the other day for not coming to a complete stop at Cazaras and Enrique. I am the first to admit I did not come to a 100% stop after seeing nothing was coming. My car was still rolling forward. I took a right on Cazaras and up the road was a Sumter County officer setting up radar. When I got up to him he turned on his light and waved me over. He told me I did not come to a complete stop. I agreed with him and he gave me a ticket and said it was 166 bucks. I told him I hadnt had a ticket in 50 years. He said good that I could take that off my bucket list. Has anyone had a similar situation and did you go to court or mail in pyt. Thanks for your response

You can probably also take not getting any sympathy from anyone on TOTV off your bucket list as well.

[PennBF]

This has gone far off the point with attempts at very poor quality jokes, angry readers saying how they deeply respect the police as though some do not and they are special, the question was and is: Is it the best use of the Sheriff's resources by placing them in a Village and having them sit and wait for someone not to come to a complete stop and give them a $166 ticket in order to increase revenue for the court and county business. This is not rocket science and does not require candidates for Mensa to answer the question. Can we stay on point and not use the site to brag of respect for police or make jokes. It really gets very tiresome. The fact that I have a life time gold card membership in the PBA has nothing to do with the question of priority of assignments for the police. How would you answer the question and why it is your opinion?

[JB in TV]

Penn, I agree with you. And, the OP hasn't posted since the thread was started. Part of me wonders if the thread shoud be closed.

One question that was asked: would we go to court of mail in payment. I would mail in payment and accept responsibility.

[Average Guy]

Originally Posted by PennBF

This has gone far off the point with attempts at very poor quality jokes, angry readers saying how they deeply respect the police as though some do not and they are special, the question was and is: Is it the best use of the Sheriff's resources by placing them in a Village and having them sit and wait for someone not to come to a complete stop and give them a $166 ticket in order to increase revenue for the court and county business. This is not rocket science and does not require candidates for Mensa to answer the question. Can we stay on point and not use the site to brag of respect for police or make jokes. It really gets very tiresome. The fact that I have a life time gold card membership in the PBA has nothing to do with the question of priority of assignments for the police. How would you answer the question and why it is your opinion?

Actually, the OP described the situation concerning the ticket and asked this question, "Has anyone had a similar situation and did you go to court or mail in pyt." So the point of the thread is to give input to the OP about whether we have experienced a situation similar to theirs and, if so, how did we handle it? If you want everyone to stay on point, then that is what should be addressed.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by PennBF

This has gone far off the point with attempts at very poor quality jokes, angry readers saying how they deeply respect the police as though some do not and they are special, the question was and is: Is it the best use of the Sheriff's resources by placing them in a Village and having them sit and wait for someone not to come to a complete stop and give them a $166 ticket in order to increase revenue for the court and county business. This is not rocket science and does not require candidates for Mensa to answer the question. Can we stay on point and not use the site to brag of respect for police or make jokes. It really gets very tiresome. The fact that I have a life time gold card membership in the PBA has nothing to do with the question of priority of assignments for the police. How would you answer the question and why it is your opinion?

This part's off topic also. The OP never asked what was the proper priority of the police. He asked if anyone else had gotten a ticket and if they'd gone to court over it.

[Moderator]

This thread veered far off topic with many personally directed remarks and high emotion. Since the OPs specific question was never addressed, thread will be closed.