Speeding Ticket While Passing Question

[Monique]

i think state patrol cars have forward scaning radar so they can get you head on while driving

The radar used here can detect the speed of multiple cars simultaneously, meaning your speed AND the speed of the car you passed, the latter being the likely basis for your ticket if that car was going over 55 mph. The WSP also has discretion to ticket you on a subjective basis if the trooper believes your speed is unsafe for the conditions (even if you're going under the speed limit). If there was any sign of snow or ice on the road and you passed someone at 70, that might also be a basis for the ticket.

[Jack Burton]

Judge may cut you a partial break, maybe 25% off. Previous speeding tix?don't waste your time.

If the ticket's expensive enough that the 'discount' will cover the time you will spend sitting in court, not working, skiing, drinking ect... have fun & good luck.

[cloudpeak]

I wish the Washington State Highway Patrol would spend some time pulling people over who drive 35 MPH on the way to Stevens Pass or Crystal. Apparently, those "Delay of 5 Vehicles Illegal" signs don't mean anything.

Especially, this time of year, Mom and Pop load up the minivan and decide to take the kids and all their rental gear up for some skiing fun. Of course, dear old Pop is uncomfortable driving two lane roads. He gets even more uncomfortable when he sees the sign "Snow Removal Equipment on Road Ahead." So, he cautiously slows down to 35 MPH until he gets to a passing zone where he gooses the old minivan up to 65 MPH so that he can make up a little time and keep other drivers from passing him without speeding. After the passing zone, he slows down again and prides himself on how safely he drives.

End rant...

Sorry to hear about your speeding ticket.

[Dawn Patrol]

I wish the Washington State Highway Patrol would spend some time pulling people over who drive 35 MPH on the way to Stevens Pass or Crystal. Apparently, those "Delay of 5 Vehicles Illegal" signs don't mean anything.

Especially, this time of year, Mom and Pop load up the minivan and decide to take the kids and all their rental gear up for some skiing fun. Of course, dear old Pop is uncomfortable driving two lane roads. He gets even more uncomfortable when he sees the sign "Snow Removal Equipment on Road Ahead." So, he cautiously slows down to 35 MPH until he gets to a passing zone where he gooses the old minivan up to 65 MPH so that he can make up a little time and keep other drivers from passing him without speeding. After the passing zone, he slows down again and prides himself on how safely he drives.

End rant...

Sorry to hear about your speeding ticket.

amen to that.

[irul&ublo]

Got a ticket for 70 in a 55 while passing today. Was out in the passing zone when a car came over a hill, so I speeded up to get back into my lane within a safe amount of time and the on coming car was a state patrol. I am not too worried about it, but am wondering if there is any legal means to fight a ticket like this. I am assume the speed limit is the speed limit and thats why i got the ticket, but thought i would ask if anyone knows of special circumstances because it was safer to speed up passing. I am in washington state if that matters.

You could argue necessity, which is a doctrine by which you can sometimes avoid liability for a violation of statute; the rationale being that you can break certain laws to avoid a serious injury to person or property. Of course, in this case, the necessity to avoid injury is the result of you passing in an unsafe manner. I think you're fucked.

You're welcome. Please send me your address so I can forward an outrageous bill.