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Mega-pissed off: Seat Belt Ticket - what next ...

2,046 778 November 22, 2008 at 03:44 PM in Chat
If this thread turns into a rabble mind-blindingly saying "oh, you need to wear your safety belt" than you can have this thread. If I dont want to wear a seat belt and I am driving alone, it is my business, not the states. Seat belt violations are what they are in some states (and some states dont consider it a primary violation, so they can't stop you for that alone) because when uninsured drivers go splat, its the state that has to pay for it. So, they came up with this fine to pay that and its another reason for them to stop you, as if they dont have enough bs in their traffic code. So that's it ... there is no discussion to be had or wanted to be had. This thread AINT for that.

Anyway ...

While coming to a traffic light, an officer hiding behind some cars at the street corner like a damn stalker pops out and starts shining a flashlight in cars to see if everyone has their belts on. This is friken insane to me. And I am thinking of the following:

1. This ticket wont likely be entered into the court for 2 weeks. I am moving next week and can get a license in another state. It's also a non-moving violation. In all likelihood, when I get the new states license there will be no way for them to know, for those reasons, and I do not believe there is a nationwide database setup at this time. So, I will just blow off the ticket, thank you very much. Hope you enjoyed wasting your time writing it. The state can send as many letters as they want, they will make good kindling, and I doubt I'll be in any trouble with the new state for a non moving violation. If I am, screw it, I'll walk. If they issue a bench warrant, I'll have a new license in a new state with a new address. I doubt that new address, etc will be in their system, so who cares.

2. When I return to this town, I will no longer go downtown via main roads, nor will I buy any food, gas, etc from this town. I have already written a note to go out to the clerks office stating as much: that while they get this tax money, I will make sure they get nothing else that I can avoid, therefore, in the long run, you lose. Suck it. And if they dont read it, I could give a damn, it's still getting done.

3. Tinting my windows triple black. If you want to see if Im wearing my seatbelt, you better have superman hovering over me or a sledge hammer.

Any other viable suggestions ... have at it. Still want to whine about how "you need to wear your seat belt?" What the hell is wrong with you? Do you smoke? Do you drink? Do you drive while talking on your cell phone? Do you eat a lot of fast food? Yeah, go whine about that to yourself and assert how you'll change tomorrow.
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Last Edited by UTR November 23, 2008 at 10:13 AM
Cliffnotes: OP is a dumbass.
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11-22-2008 at 04:21 PM.
11-22-2008 at 04:21 PM.
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ploppsdman
11-22-2008 at 04:21 PM.
11-22-2008 at 04:21 PM.
Quote from RugratsGalore :
And I think motorcyclists that don't wear a helmet are just a stupid as drivers that don't wear a seat belt.

Next comparison
But they arent illegal in some states ... that's the point. Do you know why they arent? Because when the attempt was made, a flood of letters went to congressman telling them if they do .. they are out. It has nothing to do with safety ... it had to do with votes. AND this law has NOTHING to do with safety .. it has to do with revenue. OK, Im gone now.
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11-22-2008 at 04:21 PM.
11-22-2008 at 04:21 PM.
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Arson would affect other people and therefore I would deem it an appropriate illegal act .. unless I am burning my own things. Nothing wrong with that, as long as its controlled. Driving without a seat belt, while by myself, affects only ME because I am insured .. so if I go through a windshield and need to be squeegeed my insurance covers it.

What other rational actions can I take in response to this ticket. Contacting representatives is a waste of time, as they are the ones who voted for it, and when I told them if they voted for the "bailout" they would always be voted against by me ... they replied, essentialy, "ok."
unless your projectile of a body is in the path of someone else and levels them.. Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)
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mattman688
11-22-2008 at 04:22 PM.
11-22-2008 at 04:22 PM.
telling you to pay your fine isn't constructive?Confused
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hawaiiandawn
11-22-2008 at 04:22 PM.
11-22-2008 at 04:22 PM.
Quote from ploppsdman :
If you want to talk safety, how many motorcyclists do not have a license? A lot. How many don't wear helmets? A lot. If the cops want to play peekaboo at street corners and you safety folk want to profess your love for safety, strike up the band for that cause. Or, gee, I dunno, drunk driving? Anyway, enjoy your thread ... Im moving on.
So you keep saying, yet you're still here.
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11-22-2008 at 04:23 PM.
11-22-2008 at 04:23 PM.
Quote from ploppsdman :
But they arent illegal in some states ... that's the point. Do you know why they arent? Because when the attempt was made, a flood of letters went to congressman telling them if they do .. they are out. It has nothing to do with safety ... it had to do with votes. AND this law has NOTHING to do with safety .. it has to do with revenue. OK, Im gone now.
safety for police...trying going up to a car you just pulled over not being able to see in..
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11-22-2008 at 04:23 PM.
11-22-2008 at 04:23 PM.
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I would sis, but I'm too busy taking percocet while drinking rum, trying to juggle razor blades, starting a in-house doggy care for stray dogs, checking how clean the barrel of my pistol is (with the safety off) and inviting strange men into my home so I can fark the man! LMAO
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11-22-2008 at 04:23 PM.
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11-22-2008 at 04:24 PM.
11-22-2008 at 04:24 PM.
Quote from ploppsdman :
But they arent illegal in some states ... that's the point. Do you know why they arent? Because when the attempt was made, a flood of letters went to congressman telling them if they do .. they are out. It has nothing to do with safety ... it had to do with votes. AND this law has NOTHING to do with safety .. it has to do with revenue. OK, Im gone now.
Wait, what? Huh Seat belt laws have nothing to do with safety? So all those people who aren't dead because they were wearing a seat belt mean nothing?
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11-22-2008 at 04:25 PM.
11-22-2008 at 04:25 PM.
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Wait, what? Huh Seat belt laws have nothing to do with safety? So all those people who aren't dead because they were wearing a seat belt mean nothing?
Doh i think i might just cut my seatbelts out of my car...they are useless and they weigh my car down...damn seatbelts Ranting
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RugratsGalore
11-22-2008 at 04:27 PM.
11-22-2008 at 04:27 PM.
Ok, well, if you intend to be a rebel and do something illegal because you don't believe in the law (or because you got caught), be prepared to fight to change things. Don't come to SD and whine like a sissy.
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11-22-2008 at 04:27 PM.
11-22-2008 at 04:27 PM.
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I would sis, but I'm too busy taking percocet while drinking rum, trying to juggle razor blades, starting a in-house doggy care for stray dogs, checking how clean the barrel of my pistol is (with the safety off) and inviting strange men into my home so I can fark the man! LMAO
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11-22-2008 at 04:27 PM.
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sissy! Rofl2
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Doh i think i might just cut my seatbelts out of my car...they are useless and they weigh my car down...damn seatbelts Ranting
They wrinkle your clothes too. nod
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