LisaH 0 #1 August 5, 2009 I just paid $452 for this mistake. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #2 August 5, 2009 Quote I just paid $452 for this mistake. Sorry to hear about the fine, but be happy it didn't cost someone's life.. I think it ought to be illegal everywhere - it's very dangerous."There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #3 August 5, 2009 Quote I just paid $452 for this mistake. Hopefully, you weren't drunk dialing."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #4 August 5, 2009 It was a quick call to ask about an offramp I was looking for. But, you're right.Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #5 August 5, 2009 Lots of people say that, but it doesn't take long to get distracted and ram into the back of another vehicle, or hit a pedestrian.. I know I'll probably get some flak for this, but I really think it's dangerous.. Driving requires all your attention. It might take more time to find a suitable place to pull over & make a call, but IMO that is much better than putting people at risk."There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #6 August 5, 2009 Quote Lots of people say that, but it doesn't take long to get distracted and ram into the back of another vehicle, or hit a pedestrian.. I know I'll probably get some flak for this, but I really think it's dangerous.. Driving requires all your attention. It might take more time to find a suitable place to pull over & make a call, but IMO that is much better than putting people at risk. Excpecially since you don't get any points if you hit them and weren't aiming.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #7 August 5, 2009 Quote Driving requires all your attention. So no roadhead? Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #8 August 5, 2009 Quote Quote Lots of people say that, but it doesn't take long to get distracted and ram into the back of another vehicle, or hit a pedestrian.. I know I'll probably get some flak for this, but I really think it's dangerous.. Driving requires all your attention. It might take more time to find a suitable place to pull over & make a call, but IMO that is much better than putting people at risk. Excpecially since you don't get any points if you hit them and weren't aiming. *exactly*.. If that doesn't put you off, then I don't know what would!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyD 0 #9 August 5, 2009 QuoteLots of people say that, but it doesn't take long to get distracted and ram into the back of another vehicle, or hit a pedestrian.. I know I'll probably get some flak for this, but I really think it's dangerous.. Driving requires all your attention. It might take more time to find a suitable place to pull over & make a call, but IMO that is much better than putting people at risk. Mostly because you drive on the wrong side of the road. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #10 August 5, 2009 Quote I just paid $452 for this mistake. I see it ALL the time. If California really wanted to make up its budget deficit it could stick CHiPies on the freeway and just pull people over at will. The thing would be paid off in a day. Same thing could be said for speeding, where the CHiPies will ignore and pass you while you're doing 80 to catch the guys that are really going fast.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ion01 2 #11 August 5, 2009 Quote Quote I just paid $452 for this mistake. Sorry to hear about the fine, but be happy it didn't cost someone's life.. I think it ought to be illegal everywhere - it's very dangerous. Shouldn't the punishment be for killing someone? You could use the same thought process to outlaw anything...such as skydiving. You could die because its dangerous so it should be illegal, or you could damage someones property when you die or you could have a premature deployment and it destroy the tail of the aircraft and it will crash killing everyone on board and some people in a building the airplane crashed into so it should be illegal. Its only supposed to be against the law if you infringe on someone elses rights, not if it possibly could at some point. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #12 August 5, 2009 Quote Quote Quote I just paid $452 for this mistake. Sorry to hear about the fine, but be happy it didn't cost someone's life.. I think it ought to be illegal everywhere - it's very dangerous. Shouldn't the punishment be for killing someone? You could use the same thought process to outlaw anything...such as skydiving. You could die because its dangerous so it should be illegal, or you could damage someones property when you die or you could have a premature deployment and it destroy the tail of the aircraft and it will crash killing everyone on board and some people in a building the airplane crashed into so it should be illegal. Its only supposed to be against the law if you infringe on someone elses rights, not if it possibly could at some point. So . . . drunk driving is fine as long as you haven't killed anybody . . . yet? I don't think so. Your theory makes perfect sense for people that are alone in their homes doing whatever and can't really affect other people at large on a moments notice. However, driving a car in California? That's insane to begin with. Adding in distractions is not a good idea.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #13 August 5, 2009 Quote Quote I just paid $452 for this mistake. I see it ALL the time. If California really wanted to make up its budget deficit it could stick CHiPies on the freeway and just pull people over at will. The thing would be paid off in a day. Same thing could be said for speeding, where the CHiPies will ignore and pass you while you're doing 80 to catch the guys that are really going fast. I heard that they can't really pull you over for just using a cell phone, that there has to be another reason. Whatever. I don't have the time, energy or resources to try and fight it. OC needs money apparently. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #14 August 5, 2009 Quote I just paid $452 for this mistake. That's 20 jump tickets. Ouch! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #15 August 5, 2009 Quote Quote Lots of people say that, but it doesn't take long to get distracted and ram into the back of another vehicle, or hit a pedestrian.. I know I'll probably get some flak for this, but I really think it's dangerous.. Driving requires all your attention. It might take more time to find a suitable place to pull over & make a call, but IMO that is much better than putting people at risk. Mostly because you drive on the wrong side of the road. I don't drive on the wrong side. I'm a Canadian living in the UK - I drive on whichever side is the correct side "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fossg 0 #16 August 5, 2009 Holy shit 452.00- the guy should have given you a warning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #17 August 5, 2009 Quote Holy shit 452.00- the guy should have given you a warning I did a no-no, was in the wrong and have paid for it. Other lesson, don't wait till it goes to warrant. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #18 August 5, 2009 Quote Quote Holy shit 452.00- the guy should have given you a warning I did a no-no, was in the wrong and have paid for it. Other lesson, don't wait till it goes to warrant. Oh, so $452 wasn't the original amount? What was the original fine?"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #19 August 5, 2009 $132 I forgot about it when I broke my foot and was concentrating on medical bills. Edited to add: Yes; I fucked up. Big time. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #20 August 5, 2009 Quote $132 I forgot about it when I broke my foot and was concentrating on medical bills. Edited to add: Yes; I fucked up. Big time. That seems like a more reasonable fine. I thought that's about what I'd heard from other friends who've gotten busted for the same offense. Bummer on the penalties - they really nail you on those! "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SivaGanesha 2 #21 August 5, 2009 Quote I just paid $452 for this mistake. Ouch! Can you do traffic school? I just finished traffic school for a speeding ticket back in March. Attached is a page from the traffic school course."It's hard to have fun at 4-way unless your whole team gets down to the ground safely to do it again!"--Northern California Skydiving League re USPA Safety Day, March 8, 2014 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #22 August 5, 2009 I think she's past driving class. They were probably about to send Chuck Norris to her house. PS: WTF kinda class was that? lol Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thrillstalker 0 #23 August 5, 2009 i think tickets for being on a cell phone and driving are a great idea. wish they would do it in ga. i ride a motorcycle and almost every time i have been almost run over the asshole was on a cell phone."Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rivetgeek 0 #24 August 5, 2009 Keep an eye out for those red light cameras too. I recently got on of those bullshit tickets for making a right on a red (didnt come to a full stop) that cost me $500! ~Bones Knit, blood clots, glory is forever, and chicks dig scars.~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #25 August 5, 2009 I could have done traffic school and community service had I not let it get to this point. It was beyond repair. DMV was going to suspend my license on the 17th. I had to pay it. Ooops, guess I should have posted all of this at the beginning of the thread. Remi - shuddup! Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
