Don't drink...coffee and drive
Minnopalis St Paul channel 9 had a story of a woman, being stopped on the on ramp for drinking coffee and no seat belt. This could put Mikey Ds out of business. No drive though for coffee and a who...
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fj12ryder wrote:Tvov wrote:Yeah, many traffic courts are more about revenue generation than much else.westend wrote:
I had a recent learning experience while in Traffic Court with #1 Son. Out of the 50 cases dealt with that afternoon, only one had any assistance from a judge. The rest were all bargained out at the desk of the Prosecuting Attorney. Judging by the looks on faces after the bargaining session, the Laws were pretty much upheld.
I don't know if it's that way in other areas but they took a pretty strong line in our area. If you're charged, you're presumed guilty. The only variance seemed to be in amount of fine and payment arrangements.
I think it is that way in the majority of traffic courts.
In my area most of the court appearances are about revenue generation and not about anything else. It has become so bad the kids these day grow up thinking that going to court (and even spending time in jail ) is considered a normal part of life.
It disgusts me.
