It's official I need a V1

[Crash]

Got yet another ticket this evening. 91 in a 55 on DNT. Awesome. Last month I got one doing 90 in a 60 on PGBT. I can't help that I was born with a lead foot. I'm definitely going to be looking into a V1 now.

[Titanium 325]

I absolutely swear by mine. I love knowing how many and where they are. Saves muy butt regularly! And it is a large butt! :) LOL

[Crash]

Yeah I need one. I really don't think there's anything I can do about a 46 over ticket.

[Titanium 325]

Except maybe bend over and hope they buy dinner.... j/k man. I got one for going 91 in a 55 when I first moved to Dallas back in Dec '98. Got a lawyer and it helped some.

I used to use Byno and Byno here locally, but I am not sure if he is even still around. He fixed a couple of them for me.

[Crash]

How exactly do they fix something like that?

[Titanium 325]

How exactly do they fix something like that?

Lawyer worked his magic and got me differred adjudication, plead no contest. I could not get a ticket for like 6 months, and I paid almost the amount of the fine, but no tickets, and it just goes away. Not on the record at all. But this was a few years back for my big one. Not sure if it is the same or not.

Definately worth a shot at that speed man. Not out anything to check.

[Bruce954]

I would suggest buying new, I shopped around for a used one and they run from about $300-$350, but if you're not the original owner Valentine won't upgrade, refurbish, repair, or sell you cords/suction cups(of course you can get cords/cups on ebay I think). New ones are $400, seemed worth it if the mount let go while hauling ass and damaged it.

[Crash]

I shopped used and decided the same.

[tranman329]

Got yet another ticket this evening. 91 in a 55 on DNT. Awesome. Last month I got one doing 90 in a 60 on PGBT. I can't help that I was born with a lead foot. I'm definitely going to be looking into a V1 now.

Which car were you driving?

[Raven]

Got yet another ticket this evening. 91 in a 55 on DNT. Awesome. Last month I got one doing 90 in a 60 on PGBT. I can't help that I was born with a lead foot. I'm definitely going to be looking into a V1 now.

Good thing you were not 100+. The lawyer is pretty much worthless at that point unless he's :beer: buddies with the judge who also happens to owe him one. You should have a V1 for each car. Get the stealth module too. No need letting everyone around you scam off your V1, especially at night.

[FROGGER]

How exactly do they fix something like that?


PM sent

[Titanium 325]

No need letting everyone around you scam off your V1, especially at night.

:dito:

I have mine mounted high in the car so you cannot really see it from behind me at night, but when I move it to the other car, it stands out like a sore thumb.

Plus a stealth install is just nice to have as it keeps prying eyes away, and if you manage to get stopped, the officer does not know you have a detector. LOL

[Crash]

I was in the M3. Bought it in December and two tickets doing 90 in it so far. It just doesn't feel like you're going that fast.

[Titanium 325]

I catch myself going 80 all the time in my 325. They are just so smooth that it just gets away from you. V1 really does come in handy and it is completely worth it. The only ticket I have gotten since I purchased mine was for crossing the median on 35N by Waco to avoid an accident. I was the lucky one out to get stopped out of all the people that did it.

But hey, I knew it was wrong, just took my chances, and lost on that one. But the V1 definately gives a fair amount of warning. Espeically if they are sitting somewhere with the radar on constant. I have read a signal from well over a mile away on I20 coming and going from E. Texas.

[Crash]

How much is a lawyer going to cost me?

[Titanium 325]

Maybe a couple of hundred... but it has been a while since I needed one. Wish I could give you more guided help man.

[Crash]

It's cool I appreciate the help.

[Raven]

Maybe a couple of hundred... but it has been a while since I needed one. Wish I could give you more guided help man.

+1. That's about what I remember also.

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[Qship5]

V1 is great, but watch out for the ever increasing laser usage. I always have a V1 in any car I drive. (I even take it when traveling for use in rental cars) I also highly recommend the Laser Interceptor jammer to save you from laser tickets.

[Crash]

How much is that laser interceptor?

[Qship5]

I think the 2 head unit is about $700

[BlackSheep]

Conrad Sommers (214) 363-4511

They have gotten me out of LOTS of tickets... 5 speeding tickets and an open container in the past year... I have zero points on my license still!

[Titanium 325]

The more I think about it, we may need a lawyer for the board in general. Never hurts to know a good one.

[Blake]

passport 9500 FTMFW

[BlackSheep]

passport 9500 FTMFW

I got the blue one!:D

[Mike CLK Black]

Got yet another ticket this evening. 91 in a 55 on DNT. Awesome. Last month I got one doing 90 in a 60 on PGBT. I can't help that I was born with a lead foot. I'm definitely going to be looking into a V1 now.

Buy both the V1 and Passport 9500, use them together for 21 days.

Return the one that is 2nd best. Both companies have a 30 money back deal.

Is cruise control an option?

[Qship5]

Buy both the V1 and Passport 9500, use them together for 21 days.

Return the one that is 2nd best. Both companies have a 30 money back deal.

Is cruise control an option?

The problem is his cruise control won't seem to accept a setting below 90:D

[Qship5]

Conrad Sommers (214) 363-4511

They have gotten me out of LOTS of tickets... 5 speeding tickets and an open container in the past year... I have zero points on my license still!

Might be good to add this to the preferred vendors section.

[Blake]

Buy both the V1 and Passport 9500, use them together for 21 days.

Return the one that is 2nd best. Both companies have a 30 money back deal.

Is cruise control an option?

From what I understand, radar detectors emit signals that diminish the effectiveness of another radar detector in close range of one another. That test won't quantify much. Besides, both detectors are equally effective at picking on signals far away, one is just noisier than the other. ;)

I'll take silent false bogeys over hitting the mute button 500 times a day. :bandit:

[TiptronicSoldier]

I love my V1, it has helped me from getting tickets but I try not to speed most of the time when I am driving. My insurance rates need me to lay off tickets and claims!

[Qship5]

From what I understand, radar detectors emit signals that diminish the effectiveness of another radar detector in close range of one another. That test won't quantify much. Besides, both detectors are equally effective at picking on signals far away, one is just noisier than the other. ;)

I'll take silent false bogeys over hitting the mute button 500 times a day. :bandit:

They are both good detectors, probably the two best out there. The key is deciding which features are important to you. I can't live without the direction arrows so the V1 wins for me. If you want the GPS based technology to reject false alerts or the red light camera warnings then the Passport is the one for you. I disabled the X band on my V1 to stop the false alerts. (I also disabled laser since the LI is much less prone to false alerts from those damn Infiniti laser cruise controls, etc.)

[Crash]

Conrad Sommers (214) 363-4511

They have gotten me out of LOTS of tickets... 5 speeding tickets and an open container in the past year... I have zero points on my license still!

Looks like I'll have to give him a call.

[Titanium 325]

They are both good detectors, probably the two best out there. The key is deciding which features are important to you. I can't live without the direction arrows so the V1 wins for me. If you want the GPS based technology to reject false alerts or the red light camera warnings then the Passport is the one for you. I disabled the X band on my V1 to stop the false alerts. (I also disabled laser since the LI is much less prone to false alerts from those damn Infiniti laser cruise controls, etc.)

Forgive the basic question here, but how did you disable it? Did you have to send it in? My laser band goes off when I am behind a Trailblazer or GMC Envoy because of their tail lights. I thought it was a fluke until I read about it and saw it was consistent.

Ususally by the time laser goes off, you are caught anyway unless you are running a jammer.

[Qship5]

Forgive the basic question here, but how did you disable it? Did you have to send it in? My laser band goes off when I am behind a Trailblazer or GMC Envoy because of their tail lights. I thought it was a fluke until I read about it and saw it was consistent.

Ususally by the time laser goes off, you are caught anyway unless you are running a jammer.

Go to the V1 web site and there is a tech support area where you can download a guide for programming the V1. It explains how to disable individual bands, etc. No need to send it in.

[snowball]

Go to the V1 web site and there is a tech support area where you can download a guide for programming the V1. It explains how to disable individual bands, etc. No need to send it in.

How to reprogram V1... If you really want to. (http://www.valentine1.com/lab/MikesLabRpt3.asp)

:)

[Qship5]

Thx Snowball...I guess I was being a bit lazy...

[Titanium 325]

How to reprogram V1... If you really want to. (http://www.valentine1.com/lab/MikesLabRpt3.asp)

:)

Thx Snowball...I guess I was being a bit lazy...

Thanks guys.

[DevJ]

dude if you were doing 90 in the M3 there's no telling how fast you go in the gt500!! lol jk...definitely get a radar...i'd say get a v1 because that's what i have

[Crash]

I know, it's bad.

[Titanium 325]

Did you find an attorney to pick up your case?

[Crash]

I called the court to find out how much the ticket is today and they won't even know till then end of next week.

[Crash]

I just called Conrad Sommers, Jason's recommendation and they said that representation is $75 and they can usually get a lesser fine or possibly get an appeal to where it will get dismissed all together. Sounds like a plan to me.

[Titanium 325]

I just called Conrad Sommers, Jason's recommendation and they said that representation is $75 and they can usually get a lesser fine or possibly get an appeal to where it will get dismissed all together. Sounds like a plan to me.

That is some good news man. I will keep that number handy, just in case as well.

Maybe you need to get him on retainer if you drive the M all that often! LOL

[Crash]

It's my daily driver.

[AlexSmith]

Lot's of good info here. I have never tried to fight a ticket before. Normally I just pay them and try to get a deferred adjudification if possible. I was going 53 in a 35(18over) plus the no front plate so I am sure this will be mid to high $300s if not over $400. Is worth it for me to attempt contact Conrad?

-Alex

[Crash]

It seems like it might be a good option. I got another ticket last month doing 90 in a 60 that I wish I would have contacted him on. My driving record is crap and I've had my license suspended before because of too many points on it. I mean I figure at least he can hopefully make it to where the ticket doesn't go on my record.

[Titanium 325]

Lot's of good info here. I have never tried to fight a ticket before. Normally I just pay them and try to get a deferred adjudification if possible. I was going 53 in a 35(18over) plus the no front plate so I am sure this will be mid to high $300s if not over $400. Is worth it for me to attempt contact Conrad?

-Alex

I would. Definately talk to an atty first. It could come out cheaper, but at the least may be able to stay off your record.

[AlexSmith]

I would. Definately talk to an atty first. It could come out cheaper, but at the least may be able to stay off your record.

I'll be giving him a call today thanks! Who should I tell him referred me again?

-Alex

[Crash]

I just told them my buddy Jason referred me. I'm probably going to go ahead and use them. I just want to find out how much the ticket is first.

[AlexSmith]

I called earlier and he was not available so gotta try later today. Odds are your speeding violation will be several times more than $75 though;)

-Alex

[Crash]

More than likely.

[Titanium 325]

Was this HWY Patrol? I remember back in the day it was around $180 for the first 10 over and then something like $10 for every mile an hour over that added to it... so for 90 in 65 would be 180 for up to 75 mph and then another 150 (15X$10) for the remainder.

I bet you are looking at close to $400 in fines & court costs... man, that really sucks. I may be estimating that too high though.

[Crash]

The last one was $285, so we'll see. I'm hoping the the attorney can help out.

[///MFalcon]

Let us know how it goes, but they are usually quit confident to get you deferred adjudication and no points. Just don't get another one in the specified time period, which varies by county I think, and you are golden. Another strategy is to appear before the judge, but delay your hearing as many times as you can. Your court date might be a couple years from the violation, and the cop may not show up. That's what I did for my first ticket here. But for the second, I used an attorney, and didn't want to roll the dice again.

[RaceMX-M3]

Whatever you choose a radar detector is a must. I have the Escort w/ gps so you can lock out all of the false alarms, ftw. Haven't had a ticket yet w/ the escort in the car. I will need to look into a laser jammer.

So far.. (to the best of my knowledge) the Texas Dept of Public Safety exclusively patrols the Dallas North Tollway. (not sure about George Bush or 121). It's all KA band on the DNT and you get plenty of notice. GB in Carrollton is the no speed zone, TX DPS + Carrollton PD are on patrol and Carrollton is all laser.

The north end of the Tollway has been a great stretch for high speed runs for a while, be aware there are multiple surveillance cameras in place watching your every move.

[Titanium 325]

The north end of the Tollway has been a great stretch for high speed runs for a while, be aware there are multiple surveillance cameras in place watching your every move.

Collin County (Constable) has started patrolling and setting up just past the first big curve next to the Eldorado Exit. And they are using Laser. Just FYI. Seen him twice now in that curve. Good spot, hard to see until you are right on him.

When we used to do runs in Mexico we had family two way radios and had a scout that would go ahead about a mile or so and check out the road ahead, radio back and then people would run up to where the scout car was. Let the scout go back out a head a ways... repeat. Two way radios are the way to go for any kind of "testing" in groups that may need to be done at above posted limit speeds.... ;)

[Crash]

I called again to see what the fine was on the ticket and they said to try back Friday. I received the ticket on March 2nd with a court date of the 27th and they're telling me that it could be up to three weeks from when I got the ticket to when they'd know what my fine is and then at that point they'd probably reassign a court date. Well how the heck am I supposed to get anything done when I'm constantly getting the run around. Shouldn't there be an alloted amount of time the cop has to turn in a ticket so that others can plan accordingly?

[Titanium 325]

Yea, I would think they had a given amount of time to turn those in... but I guess they don't.

I never had that much run around. Hope you get taken care of soon.

[AlexSmith]

Conrad is a difficult person to get ahold of.

-Alex

[Crash]

I didn't speak directly to him, I spoke to a lady who gave me the info.

[AlexSmith]

I didn't speak directly to him, I spoke to a lady who gave me the info.

Sounds correct. Everytime I called I guess it was his secretary that answered. So do you have to setup an appointment or something?

-Alex

[Crash]

Didn't sound that way. She just said that if I decided to use them I'd need to bring my ticket in and she asked that I give them a weeks heads up. You might pm Blacksheep and ask him.

[Qship5]

[quote=RaceMX-M3;3190]Whatever you choose a radar detector is a must. I have the Escort w/ gps so you can lock out all of the false alarms, ftw. Haven't had a ticket yet w/ the escort in the car.

Driving around here w/o a good radar detector is like having unprotected sex. It's not if you will get something you don't want, but when.:D

[mark1281]

[quote=RaceMX-M3;3190]Whatever you choose a radar detector is a must. I have the Escort w/ gps so you can lock out all of the false alarms, ftw. Haven't had a ticket yet w/ the escort in the car.

Driving around here w/o a good radar detector is like having unprotected sex. It's not if you will get something you don't want, but when.:D

LOL... I am definitely happy that I got a V1... one of the best investments so far :thumbsup2:

[DallasM5]

i had a 99 in 60 dismissed...boy that was some fun!

now i only speed if i know i can slow back down before going over the hill or around the turn.

no V1 for me, that would be far to much temptation, you can find me in the middle lane cruising at 65...

[Crash]

How'd you get a 99 in a 60 dismissed?

[AlexSmith]

Any updates?

-Alex

[Crash]

Called about my ticket again today and they said that more than likely my court date that is posted on my ticket will already be moved back. So my next question was well do you guys contact me to let me know that my court date is going to be changed, to which they answered, no you have to keep calling back.

[snowball]

I got a ticket for speeding in Colorado one time and the deputy had put the wrong year on the court date. It was in late Nov. and the court date was in Jan. - dumb deputy.

When I called the their office a week later the clerk said she would talk with the judge about it. The judge call me back and she said forget the ticket completely, I want to teach that deputy a lesson. She sent me a letter copying the DA stating it was completly dismissed.

I wish Texas judges were so nice. :)

[Crash]

Damn, just checked my ticket and it says 2009.

[Rob1796]

How'd you get a 99 in a 60 dismissed?

+1...I had a 104 in a 60 and I couldn't find a lawyer in the area who would touch it.

[AlexSmith]

Called about my ticket again today and they said that more than likely my court date that is posted on my ticket will already be moved back. So my next question was well do you guys contact me to let me know that my court date is going to be changed, to which they answered, no you have to keep calling back.

:hmmmm2:

-Alex

[DallasM5]

How'd you get a 99 in a 60 dismissed?

:bandit:

[vh_bu98]

Is it me or am I the only one who feels that if you break the law, you should take responsibility for it?

I speed and average about a speeding ticket every 2 years. I pay the fine and take my defensive driving class. I guess I don't understand why people who knew they broke the law, got caught and still try to get out of it.

[Raven]

Is it me or am I the only one who feels that if you break the law, you should take responsibility for it?

I speed and average about a speeding ticket every 2 years. I pay the fine and take my defensive driving class. I guess I don't understand why people who knew they broke the law, got caught and still try to get out of it.

Because it's just a ghey revenue generating law that keeps cops busy from busting real criminals. Also, DD sucks defer it instead.

[AlexSmith]

Is it me or am I the only one who feels that if you break the law, you should take responsibility for it?

I speed and average about a speeding ticket every 2 years. I pay the fine and take my defensive driving class. I guess I don't understand why people who knew they broke the law, got caught and still try to get out of it.

I guess you would feel that way if you have not been ticketed going 4mph over the limit and not signalling in a turn only lane.

-Alex

[Crash]

I'm willing to be responsible for my actions, I just would like to keep my license. I had it suspended once already. I can't do defensive driving for my ticket because I was going too fast. I do think it's dumb that any part of Dallas Norh Tollway is 55 mph though.

[vh_bu98]

First reply:
Speeding tickets do generate revenue, but it's a voluntary one. A person chooses to speed and they know the consequences if they get caught. With that said, the revenue that is obtained usually goes to cover costs incurred by the town, city or state. These costs are usually services that are beneficial to the general public and would need to be paid for one way or another, which usually means an increase in taxes and in turn affects everyone.

As for busting "real" criminals, I believe that's usually done by detectives and not patrol officers the majority of the time, since patrol officers do not have the experience.

Second Reply:
All of my speeding tickets have been for 15 MPH over the limit. If I had been ticketed for going 4 MPH and I knew and was intentionally going 4 MPH over, I would still accept responsibility for it.

Third Reply:
I had my license suspended once when I was 16 or 17. It was for driving without insurance. Why was I driving without insurance? Because my dad was drunk and called me to pick him up. It was just my luck that I was hit by another car and the police were called to the scene. It sucked, but that's life.

I sympathize that you may lose your license, but you can't honestly say that you didn't know that was a possibility and you chose to take your chance of putting yourself in that situation.

We all are adults here and we know the law. If we do not like the law, than we should do something about it. I am sure the majority of us are in a position to vote.

Just my thoughts on the matter.

[AlexSmith]

You sound pretty critical on the matter. So you think that it is right to bust every and anyone that speeds for any matter over the limit? Or should it be where it is actually a danger or threat? Fact of the matter is if the law was enforced for what it FAR FAR more people would be stopped and ticketed. So I never denied that I broke the law, but I think it's pretty effing ridiculous to be picky about who gets a ticket for what crime. If it's gonna be a law make a fair across the board not so that it's okay to break it sometimes and not okay some times. That's all I am saying. Oh and not that you probably care but I think having people above the law to enforce it is hypocritical. So they get to speed for whatever "reason" but if I have a reason to speed it's against the law. Sure, sounds fair to me I guess.

Everyone on here is well aware of the "laws" but, we all have different views on what is fair or and what is not fair. So yes I was speeding by going 39 in a 35 but so was the same guy I was following. If it's that damn serious go have another helicopter find that guy too. If it's that much of a crime start pulling everyone over, not just being picky and laughing as you ask me to sign the damn thing.

-Alex

[vh_bu98]

You sound pretty critical on the matter. So you think that it is right to bust every and anyone that speeds for any matter over the limit? Or should it be where it is actually a danger or threat? Fact of the matter is if the law was enforced for what it FAR FAR more people would be stopped and ticketed. So I never denied that I broke the law, but I think it's pretty effing ridiculous to be picky about who gets a ticket for what crime. If it's gonna be a law make a fair across the board not so that it's okay to break it sometimes and not okay some times. That's all I am saying. Oh and not that you probably care but I think having people above the law to enforce it is hypocritical. So they get to speed for whatever "reason" but if I have a reason to speed it's against the law. Sure, sounds fair to me I guess.

Everyone on here is well aware of the "laws" but, we all have different views on what is fair or and what is not fair. So yes I was speeding by going 39 in a 35 but so was the same guy I was following. If it's that damn serious go have another helicopter find that guy too. If it's that much of a crime start pulling everyone over, not just being picky and laughing as you ask me to sign the damn thing.

-Alex

The law is fairly black and white. You either break it or not. If the law is being broken, I do believe that it should be enforced. If you believe that the law should only be enforced when there is only a danger or threat, how do you quantify that since that creates gray areas based on judgment of the individual?

Now I do agree that the law should be enforced equally, but we know that it's not the case. As humans, we have biases even when we shouldn't. We treat our friends better than others. We tip the cute girl more than we would the plain girl. We pick off the easier target.

I choose to not paint all police officers with the same brush. There are good cops and there are bad ones. That's pretty true for every occupation. I judge the individual and not the group. Every police officer I have dealt with has been professional. They have a job to do and I don't blame them for it.

[AlexSmith]

The law is fairly black and white. You either break it or not. If the law is being broken, I do believe that it should be enforced. If you believe that the law should only be enforced when there is only a danger or threat, how do you quantify that since that creates gray areas based on judgment of the individual?

Now I do agree that the law should be enforced equally, but we know that it's not the case. As humans, we have biases even when we shouldn't. We treat our friends better than others. We tip the cute girl more than we would the plain girl. We pick off the easier target.

I choose to not paint all police officers with the same brush. There are good cops and there are bad ones. That's pretty true for every occupation. I judge the individual and not the group. Every police officer I have dealt with has been professional. They have a job to do and I don't blame them for it.

Very very true. You are right the law is either broken or it is not. I do understand your point and never once griped about being stopped for something that was not wrong. I just hate feeling victimized and targeted over it is all.

I have also seen my fair share of decent and overly lenient cops out there. They are out there, it's just with all negative things we experience, they seem to influence people greater than the positive. I have been let out of some outrageous tickets before and I have definitely been in one instance when driving my Supra awhile back in Cedar Hill when cops stopped me for a "routing search" only to have two more cars show up, make me get out of my car and two hours later only to tell me I hadn't done anything wrong.

I think you and I are on the same page, I believe I just did not understand you the first two go rounds LOL.

-Alex

[Crash]

I think there should be different drivers licenses based upon a series of test performed by a driver and his cars. You have to have a certain license in order to obtain certain cars and drive certain speeds. I don't speed when I might possibly be endangering anyone aside from myself, so if I take my life in my own hands then so be it. Not arguing the laws here, but I do believe that law enforcers have a ton of Grey area. In fact I witnessed it the other day. A Gallardo pulled into the restaurant I was eating at and parks across the red line indicating a fire lane and takes up two spots on an angle. A bike cop sees this and drives over by the car and my friends and I are all watching thinking a ticket is definitely going to be issued for this and she just looked at the car and continued on. My luck if I do that trying to protect one of my cars, I'd get a ticket. this was in Addison as well where the cops are known for being strict.

[Crash]

Do cops have a certain amount of time they have to turn in a ticket? It'll be three weeks Monday since I got the ticket and it still isn't in their system.

[Blake]

Do cops have a certain amount of time they have to turn in a ticket? It'll be three weeks Monday since I got the ticket and it still isn't in their system.

That's really strange. They usually get them in the database same day, if not instantly electronically. Knock on wood it got "lost."

[AlexSmith]

That's really strange. They usually get them in the database same day, if not instantly electronically. Knock on wood it got "lost."

Keep your fingers crossed.

-Alex

[Crash]

3 weeks today and still nothing. According to the people I talk to there, he can turn it in whenever and they'll adjust me court date.

[M5DFW]

I just got a ticket on preston and royal go 55 in a 35! I am in no position to get ANOTHER speeding ticket. By reading it looks like everybody has called the lawyer listed in the thread. I have not done driving school in years either.. so that might be an option. I just can't afford to have any more points on my record or my insurance company might just kill me. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

[AlexSmith]

I just got a ticket on preston and royal go 55 in a 35! I am in no position to get ANOTHER speeding ticket. By reading it looks like everybody has called the lawyer listed in the thread. I have not done driving school in years either.. so that might be an option. I just can't afford to have any more points on my record or my insurance company might just kill me. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

I hear ya man. I haven't done driving school either. I think I may do that.

-Alex

[jram]

+1 He is my traffic lawyer as well.

Conrad Sommers (214) 363-4511

They have gotten me out of LOTS of tickets... 5 speeding tickets and an open container in the past year... I have zero points on my license still!

[M5DFW]

I just purchased the V-1 online with the concealed display. I plan on having it hardwired in and just not sure where to put the concealed dispay. I noticed someone putting it in the ashtray. That doesn't seem like to bad of an option. Also, I have read about how if you mount the V1 above your rearview mirrow than you get false warning all the time. Is this true? A good installer would also be beneficial.

[Carlos]

I need a traffic guy too. Found a couple charging $50. Think Conrad charges $75. What does one get for the additonal $25???

[Titanium 325]

I just purchased the V-1 online with the concealed display. I plan on having it hardwired in and just not sure where to put the concealed dispay. I noticed someone putting it in the ashtray. That doesn't seem like to bad of an option. Also, I have read about how if you mount the V1 above your rearview mirrow than you get false warning all the time. Is this true? A good installer would also be beneficial.

Mine is usually mounted up there and I don't really notice all that many false hits from its location. In town on the tollway there are a few, but K and Ka are amost always cops in my experience.

Usually you wanted it mounted as high as possible to get the best warning detection. Also make sure that it has a clear "view" out the back window to take full advantage of the 360 degree protection. If it is obstructed, you may have decreased rear detection for those cases when you may be speeding and the cop gets on behind you. LOL Happened to me and it saved my butt! LOL

Good choice man. Mine was hardwired by Earmark. Only charged like $40 I believe and it is great. You can do it yourself, but I was having other stuff done at the time as well so I just let them do it.

[Crash]

Ticket finally posted. $300. Gonna take it to Conrad Summers.

[Mr.Big]

just another option for you guys, I've used these guys since a 100+mph ticket i got when I was 18... (over 20 years ago) I've used them many, MANY times since... "The Ticket Clinic" 214-742-1007
They're located in downtown Dallas, 2121 Main st. #102 Dallas 75201
they have always done a great job for me...:thumbsup2:

[Crash]

How much do they cost and what exactly have they done for you?

[BMWAgee]

How much is that laser interceptor?

+1 that could be useful...

[AlexSmith]

How much do they cost and what exactly have they done for you?

+1

-Alex

[Crash]

So I turned my ticket over to Conrad Sommers today to deal with. The lady I spoke with said that usually the tickets get dismissed, she said it kinda making me think that it was rare that they didn't get dismissed so that much made me feel good. Next she asked me for $125, I told her that I was told twice that the price was $75 to defend a ticket. She went and checked and came back and said well she must have been mistaken, but we'll do it for $75. This kinda worried me since not once but twice I was quoted a price and then once there was quoted something completely different. Kinda the ol' bait and switch routine. I hope they get the ticket taken care of and I can look past everything else.

[Airbag79]

Just hardwired my V1 with concealed display today! So far, so good. I have mine mounted right the the left of the rearview mirror, no false alarms. I put the concealed display to the left of my odometer. It even has a photon detector to dim the display at night. V1 FTW.

[Tom Long]

Conrad Sommers (214) 363-4511

They have gotten me out of LOTS of tickets... 5 speeding tickets and an open container in the past year... I have zero points on my license still!


He's not in business anymore, I was his number one customer

[Raven]

He's not in business anymore, I was his number one customer

So I turned my ticket over to Conrad Sommers today to deal with. The lady I spoke with said that usually the tickets get dismissed, she said it kinda making me think that it was rare that they didn't get dismissed so that much made me feel good. Next she asked me for $125, I told her that I was told twice that the price was $75 to defend a ticket. She went and checked and came back and said well she must have been mistaken, but we'll do it for $75. This kinda worried me since not once but twice I was quoted a price and then once there was quoted something completely different. Kinda the ol' bait and switch routine. I hope they get the ticket taken care of and I can look past everything else.

Hopefully, 2008GT500, he didn't take your money and just make-up a verdict for you. It'd suck to be pulled over to find out there's a warrant for your arrest.

[AMG]

Hopefully, 2008GT500, he didn't take your money and just make-up a verdict for you. It'd suck to be pulled over to find out there's a warrant for your arrest.

Yeah stay on track with everything..

I've got a V1, I got it the day after I got my license. Never got a speeding ticket before :thumbsup2:

then again, don't rely on it 100%.. I rely on the radar about 40%, and 60% visually.. you have to be careful where you speed, and the conditions of the road since the cop could use instant on or laser and get your speed before you get a chance to slow down.

[RaceMX-M3]

I can get the V1 inside your rvm. :)

[Crash]

I called Conrad Summers office today to check on the status of my ticket and they're going to get back to me. If he's no longer in business, then someone else is running his office.

[Crash]

They said they are still in business.

[Fubar]

If you decide the change horses, call Steven Bell 214.739.4477

tell 'em you know Mark Monroe

[Crash]

Well apparently my ticket is in appeals right now. They said they're just now getting stuff from fall of '07.

[Rlhay2]

Is it me or am I the only one who feels that if you break the law, you should take responsibility for it?

Hiring a lawyer is taking responsibility. Every citizen is entitled to just representation and due process.

Ignoring the citation is failing to take responsibility.

I speed and average about a speeding ticket every 2 years. I pay the fine and take my defensive driving class.

Whatever, I bet you just flash your badge and get the buddy pass.:deal:

[vh_bu98]

Well apparently my ticket is in appeals right now. They said they're just now getting stuff from fall of '07.

Getting stuff from the fall of 07...I wonder how many of those cases are those who know that they are guilty, but are trying to beat the system. And people wonder why our court systems are so backed-up.

Hiring a lawyer is taking responsibility. Every citizen is entitled to just representation and due process.

Ignoring the citation is failing to take responsibility.

Whatever, I bet you just flash your badge and get the buddy pass.:deal:

Hiring a lawyer is taking responsibility only when you are accused of doing something that you didn't do and you are a victim. It is irresponsibile to try to weasel out of something if you know you're guilty.

And you're lucky that I am not a cop. ;)

[Raven]

Getting stuff from the fall of 07...I wonder how many of those cases are those who know that they are guilty, but are trying to beat the system. And people wonder why our court systems are so backed-up.



Hiring a lawyer is taking responsibility only when you are accused of doing something that you didn't do and you are a victim. It is irresponsibile to try to weasel out of something if you know you're guilty.

And you're lucky that I am not a cop. ;)

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[Rlhay2]

And you're lucky that I am not a cop. ;)

:afraid:

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:laugh:

[Fubar]

Getting stuff from the fall of 07...I wonder how many of those cases are those who know that they are guilty, but are trying to beat the system. And people wonder why our court systems are so backed-up.



Hiring a lawyer is taking responsibility only when you are accused of doing something that you didn't do and you are a victim. It is irresponsibile to try to weasel out of something if you know you're guilty.

And you're lucky that I am not a cop. ;)

Everybody's entitled to their own opinion, no matter how wrong they are. :D

Even if your guilty of speeding you should make every attempt to get the ticket dismissed. Our justice system is far from perfect. It is better at generating revenue than affecting justice. Even is situations where serious crimes are the topic, without proper representation a defendant will get hammered by a prosecutor rather than allowing the state to apply equal justice and rehabilitation. I have to disagree with you here Vu, the system will **** you over if you let it.

[vh_bu98]

Everybody's entitled to their own opinion, no matter how wrong they are. :D

Even if your guilty of speeding you should make every attempt to get the ticket dismissed. Our justice system is far from perfect. It is better at generating revenue than affecting justice. Even is situations where serious crimes are the topic, without proper representation a defendant will get hammered by a prosecutor rather than allowing the state to apply equal justice and rehabilitation. I have to disagree with you here Vu, the system will **** you over if you let it.

Mark, you're right that everyone is entitled to their own opinion even if we don't agree with them.

My view of the legal system is try to avoid breaking the law and then you don't have to deal with it. If you break the law and get caught, be a man and take your lumps. If you don't like how the system works, work to change it.

I took offense to Ronnie's comment that I would abuse my position if I were a cop. I sometimes forget that people feel that they can be insulting when they hide behind a keyboard.

[Fubar]

It didn't seems insulting to me... but then I would just flash my badge and get the buddy pass.

It's a good thing I'm not a cop.. oh wait, I am. ;)

[Titanium 325]

Conrad summers (Richardson Law Office) is working on one my wife got right now. It was a Mesquite ticket and her court date is in August. Police officer tried to mail her another citation, so we will see what they do for us.