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While waiting for the officer, the driver sat and wondered why in the world the officer had just pulled them over.
After approaching the vehicle, as is typical, the officer said, "License and registration please." After handing the
documentation to the officer the driver asked why they had been pulled over.
The officer replied, "You were driving 94 MPH, that's why." The driver said, "But officer, that is the posted speed limit
on that sign right there.
" The officer looked at the sign and said, "That is not a speed limit sign, you are driving on interstate 94." A
speeding ticket was promptly issued.
According to the National Highway Traffic
Administration, the average cost of a speeding ticket these days is $200.
With a maximum of $2500 each, Illinois and Virginia top the list as the most expensive states for speeding tickets.
If you were to be so inclined as to actually volunteer to get a ticket for speeding, then the volunteer state, namely
Tennessee, with a maximum fine of $50 would be the state to choose.
Courts across the nation are receiving over 5 billion dollars in revenue each year as a result of these citations being
issued to drivers.
Even if you see red lights flashing behind your vehicle, look down are your speedometer and see that you are traveling
15 MPH over the posted speed limit, all may not be lost.
Arguing or antagonizing the person who is in the position of setting you back hundreds of dollars is never a good idea.
Don't launch into an explanation or apology about "X, Y and Z", when in fact the officer might have pulled you over
for something that is completely unrelated.