Speeding Violation 18 Mph Over

Good day I'm new here, in the state of wyoming that I am a resident of I got my first violation going 18 mph over the speed limit in a work zone. The cop was sitting down hill in a spot hidden. I know this was q trap and he's been out giving plenty of people tickets im sure. But my question is this would be my first time getting anything like this thanks to cop happy tickets. Is there a way to get this offense off my record in the state of wyoming?

Thanks a million.

No, don’t thank cop happy tickets. Thank yourself and only yourself for this ticket. You were speeding and it’s even worse because of it being in a construction zone. Don’t blame the cop for doing his job.

That being said, I assume you were driving an 18 wheel vehicle, is that correct?

I was recently in your situation and got a 15 over entering a small town in Kansas. It made me sick because I had a perfect driving record up to that point. My company was ready to fire me unless I could get the speeding number reduced. Long story short, I did get it reduced but had to hire an attorney to help me and then it only got reduced to 14 over. Total cost for attorney and fine? $1,061, but cheaper than losing my job. No one else to blame but myself.

You are also faced with what will probably cost you not only your job, but maybe your career. Research local attorneys and see what they have to say about your chances. By all means try to get the citation reduced to no more than 14 over. Much depends on the prosecuting attorney, and your companies policy, so it’s just the luck of the draw for you. But accept full responsibility for what you did. Making any excuses will only hurt you.

Good luck, welcome to the club and slow down.

First off, watch your speed. Second, speeding 15mph over the limit is a serious offense. Contact a local attorney that is in the area of where you got that ticket and try to get them to reduce it in court. If you get a second speeding ticket conviction in excess of 15mph over within the next 3 years, you will be disqualified from operating a CMV for 60 days. You could not legally operate a truck for your employer. If you where to drive a CMV while disqualified you risk being disqualified for an additional 1 year. See 49 CFR 383.51 This is a serious problem and you are required to inform your employer of all tickets. Does not matter if in your personal car or CMV. Failing to do so will result in termination, no company wants a liar they cannot trust.

The cop was sitting down hill in a spot hidden. I know this was q trap and he's been out giving plenty of people tickets im sure.

Doesn't matter if it's a "trap" or not. You were speeding over the posted limit. Going down a hill does not give us the right to exceed it, especially 15+ over AND in a work zone.

Do you currently have a CDL? if so, your only chance is to try to get it knocked down to atleast 14 over or fight it and get it dismissed. Avvo.com is a good resource to ask lawyers familiar with the law in that area and read reviews of said attorneys.

If you do not have a CDL you may be able to get it knocked down to a non moving violation. Either way, hiring a lawyer is a must. Getting hired any time soon with a ticket like that is going to be extremely tough even IF the freight market was strong.

Your 18 mph over the speed limit can be considered reckless driving. Not sure if they have stronger terminology for driving that fast in a construction zone. If that was on I-80, you were caught doing 83 mph in a 65 mph construction zone! What were you thinking??! That's right, you weren't! I hold women to a higher standard and you sure don't meet it.

However your comments about the cop setting a trap at the bottom of the hill, tells me that you are an immature, reckless young person. If you did that in a semi, you need to have your license revoked. If it's in a car and you are wanting to get your CDL , you need to let a couple years go by so that is not a new issue. Reason being the economy is very poor and truck driving companies will not hire you for that speed in a construction zone. Also, if you get it reduced, some states will still have the original ticket on your driving record and a company can see it even though it may have been dropped to 14 or less over the speed limit.

Since I had two friends killed in different construction zones by a car and a pickup that got out of control and crashed into them, I have no sympathy for you in your situation, mainly because you don't see how wrong it was and you're placing the blame on the cop when it was strictly your own doing.

Laura

You find no sympathy here, Gloria. Speeding is speeding over the limit. If you are in an 18 wheeler, you have up to 40 tons rolling behind you. As a driver, if you have an accident, how can you blame the accident on your load? So drive close to the speed limit and arrive at your destination. Cops have a job to do, they are not hunting for violators just to keep their ticket "quota" up.