There are laws and rules everywhere. There's laws (as I understand it) for the audubon (sp?) in Germany. I believe there are minimum speed limits. Not everyone is allowed to drive on those roads. So if you don't come up to par you have to get off. You want those same kind of rules here?? We can't have those same laws on ALL our streets. For every law there are benefits and drawbacks. Here we have maximum speed limit laws. Follow those laws and you shouldn't get nailed. If you slip or purposely speed and get in trouble then deal with it. IF you find that you've been penalized or ticketed for more than what is your due, THEN there is a process for you to resolve that. Hubby was ticketed once for going much more than he actually was speeding. It was in a county several hours from where we lived but he followed the approved process to get the punishment changed. It worked out that he was able to speak on the phone to the right person and they didn't removed the ticket completely or the fine. But the DID reduce the number of points put on his liscense. They are usually willing to work with you if you are respectful and follow the correct paths to appeal it.
I was stopped once for going 10 over. It was an honest mistake and accidental. I wasn't paying attention which is just as dangerous (perhaps more so in some cases) as purposely speeding. I believe the officer could tell it was an honest mistake. I apologized and got off with a written warning.
I think a lot of it matters on your attitude and respect. Any dummy can tell if you don't respect him. Of course they'll not go easy on you if you don't show respect. I'm not saying that you didn't show respect but you're complaint sounds as though you didn't truely respect him and it may have seeped through your manner. Good luck.
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