Anybody got a ticket for the FRS yet?

[Pekingduck]

I got a parking ticket... it was my fault though...

[Rossman]

Originally Posted by Mr.Jay

Hell, DUI here are only a 3 days impounded and IMO wayy more dangerous any other traffic violation possible. Doesn't make sense.

Agreed 100% man.

[Skyhound]

Originally Posted by SVTSHC

proud owner if 5 speeding tickets and two moving violations

That's the kind of mindset that makes me fear for the lives of my loved ones.

This is right up there with "I drive better when I'm drunk" and "Street racing FTW!" of top stupid things that drivers say.

Going 10 over the limit (60 Hwy and 40 City)is understandable but any higher than that and you're posing a serious danger to everyone around you. Speed limits have nothing to do with driver skill, it has to do with the severity of collision at that speed. At 30 MPH, you can hit a bike in your blind spot and kill the rider. Respecting speed and your car is the sign of a good driver.

Though I might be biased. Ever since I saw how mangled my older brother was after hydroplaning a Ford F250 into a tree @ 55mph on the highway, I'm almost traumatized by speeding.

[shiud]

Originally Posted by Style

went that fast not realizing then when I did I slowed down quick. I dont care if other drivers behind me get mad, its happened many times. If gone 60 and people behind me flash their high beams at me but I dont care i continue with my business. If they flip me off when they pass me I return it back at them.

I hope you're not one of those people who go 60 in the left lane...

[JohnATL]

Originally Posted by SVTSHC

What, you've never been in a rush anywhere? Never driven over the speed limit before? Never recieved a speeding ticket or anything?

Just cause you've never been caught doesn't mean you can yell from the top of a soap box.


EVERYONE driving a car is guilty of speeding at some point, just some have never been caught. But here's the kicker, I feel like it's safer driving at 90mph than 55mph. Why? 90mph you're concentrating, you're watching and paying attention to EVERYTHING and what's in your rear view typically doesn't matter. 55mph is light, I get tired going 55mph on the highway. Not to mention I see more people doing other things at the speed limit like talking on the phone, texting, checking for fallen items, etc etc.

Send a text at 90mph? HAH

Breaking the speed limit by 5-10 MPH is in a different league than driving recklessly. I was speaking about general assholiness on the public roadways (20+ over the speed limit, rolling through stop signs, swerving in and out of lanes). Not only does it endanger peoples lives it inevitably leads to tickets and accidents. And as a member of the FR-S community I'd like to help keep our insurance premiums as low as possible.

And yes, I've had two tickets in my life. Both on the empty highway in the middle of the night. One for 76 in a 60 and another for 82 in a 70. I generally believe the speed limits on our highways is artificially low and perhaps are used more as a state and local government revenue generator rather than a safety implement.

I'm not unreasonable, I understand that these cars are extremely fun to drive. I will just restrain myself until I can properly unleash all of it's driving goodness, in a legal and much safer way, on the track. I encourage everyone to do the same. I don't want to see any of these cars wrecked or anyone here dead.

[Gen]

Originally Posted by Skyhound

Though I might be biased. Ever since I saw how mangled my older brother was after hydroplaning a Ford F250 into a tree @ 55mph on the highway, I'm almost traumatized by speeding.

Understand completely. About eight years ago my older brother was in his RSX, was involved in an accident, rolled the car five or six times and was ejected from the vehicle through the driver side window. Spent four months in a coma due to head trauma and over a year in rehabilitation. He'll never be the same and most certainly will never drive again.

That said, I couldn't give two fucks what people do in the middle of the night on a deserted road. If they want to kill themselves, then by all means. Just keep it away from my family.

[Enigmus]

Seriously keep the speeding shit off public roads and away from everyone else. Yes driving the frs/brz makes driving feel like an awesome sport but all road conditions and other drivers reactions are never equal at any given moment. Don't feed your ego and get baited by mustangs or rice cars into redlight drag races or high speed highway lane splitting. Take your damn time and let them admire your nice new car.

Get some seat time at the local autocross event and get your need for speed out of your system. Attending an autocross with like minded people allows you to gain a certain respect for the rules of public roads with other commuters. Prove it on the track not public roads!

[Style]

Originally Posted by shiud

I hope you're not one of those people who go 60 in the left lane...

Lol nope, if I'm going 60 I stay to the right

[Asphaltfrs1]

I got a speeding ticket for hitting 79 on the freeway. Traffic around me seemed to be going close to that so I was a bit surprised when I saw the highway patrol turn his lights on.
He later said that the car caught his attention and kept checking it out, then he noticed when I sped up and decided to pull me over. It sucked so bad, but whatever.

[rwd_]

Funny story..

I was on my way home from work and spotted an Ultramarine FR-S on the highway. The driver must of seen me in his rear view mirror because he slowed down to match my speed. It was a older guy driving, probably mid 20's and out of no where, without any instigating from me, he RIPS it. I could see the smoke from his exhaust and I just kept my distance because I had no intention of participating (if you go 40km + the speed limit in BC, it results in your vehicle being towed and kept for 7 days..usually accumulating up to $2000 in penalties and points.)

I can see his tail lights start to disappear and I just maintained cruising speed.

5 minutes later, I see sirens ahead and the FR-S got pulled over.

I wasn't surprised and felt bad because it was about 9PM at night, and most likely the driver of the FR-S would have their vehicle towed. I decided to keep driving and turned off to get some gas. To my surprise, the FR-S pulls up.

We conversed for a bit and it turned out the cop clocked his speed at 34 KM over the speed limit, not enough for a towing, but enough for a big fat ticket.

He told me he was definitely going 40km+ but the officer threw him a bone. Must of been the FR-S because I've been caught in the same situation and the cops NEVER show any leniency.

[Texas BRZ]

Getting a ticket ruins my sleep... Really hope I can keep out of trouble with my FR-S, and improve upon my driving record.

[Mr.Jay]

Originally Posted by rwd_

Funny story..

I was on my way home from work and spotted an Ultramarine FR-S on the highway. The driver must of seen me in his rear view mirror because he slowed down to match my speed. It was a older guy driving, probably mid 20's and out of no where, without any instigating from me, he RIPS it. I could see the smoke from his exhaust and I just kept my distance because I had no intention of participating (if you go 40km + the speed limit in BC, it results in your vehicle being towed and kept for 7 days..usually accumulating up to $2000 in penalties and points.)

I can see his tail lights start to disappear and I just maintained cruising speed.

5 minutes later, I see sirens ahead and the FR-S got pulled over.

I wasn't surprised and felt bad because it was about 9PM at night, and most likely the driver of the FR-S would have their vehicle towed. I decided to keep driving and turned off to get some gas. To my surprise, the FR-S pulls up.

We conversed for a bit and it turned out the cop clocked his speed at 34 KM over the speed limit, not enough for a towing, but enough for a big fat ticket.

He told me he was definitely going 40km+ but the officer threw him a bone. Must of been the FR-S because I've been caught in the same situation and the cops NEVER show any leniency.

HAHA I really thought this was me for a second there but mind was at 11:45pm and there was no s2k.

The FRS got me lots of questions about the car but no leniency at all. Hell because of the cop pulling me over a old asian lady slammed on her brakes afraid of the cop and caused a 3 car accident besides us about 3 mins after I got pulled over and yet no leniency at all, cop made me sit in my car and wait until 12:30am before dealing me with me which made me wait for another day cause he wont the tow as the next day.

Originally Posted by Style

Wow, is it really hard to go the speed limit? These are all dumb fucking reasons to get a ticket. Fastest I've gone in mine is 85mpg for about 10 seconds then slowed down to 70. That's where I keep it at, and yes I understand that 70 isnt the speed limit but I have blown by cops all the time at 70 and nothing happens.

Most contradicting statement right there.

But I get what you mean

[lokvo]

I've only ever gotten one speeding ticket, and that was through a school zone simply because I'd assumed school was out. I'll try my hardest to not speed in this car and not succumb to peer pressure from my passengers.

[GinDo]

Originally Posted by ShoGun

77 in a 60 highway. The cops are very strict here in VA. Luckily the ticket only cost me $170. What's the best way to keep it from going on my record?

That would have cost me over 300 here in FL -__-.

EDIT: Don't own an FR-S yet. But I've never had a Ticket.