Sorry for the length, but I need to provide the story for you guys to completely understand my dilemma.
Alright, so yesterday on the 410 and derry I got pulled over (a surprise to me because I simply had lane changed to get to the derry exit and wasn’t doing over 100 for sure cruise control ftw) for careless driving and an improper exhaust.
Careless Driving: Heres the scoop on this ticket. I was directed by a friend to get in front previously cause I knew where the exit was. Up to this point I couldn’t change lanes because it was 6:00 and rush hour was still pretty heavy (where its constant but still busy as hell) so I had to quickly change finally to make sure I got to the right exit. It was either a) SAFELY (though admittably somewhat improper) pull in front of another car I was already ahead of or b) brake to about 60 before I reach the end of the line of cars in the right lane and possibly cause an accident or just unnecessary congestion. I chose a) as I’m sure most people would.
As I went to change lanes, my idiot buddy (who has said they’ll come to court to say that they didnt properly check to make sure the lane was clear of other cars/cars lane changing) decides to change lanes without checking his mirrors or blind spot. At this point I’m already half into the lane and was paying attention to make sure he noticed. He didnt’, so to avoid an accident (as there was a car in my previous spot, one of those losers who tailgates you, then you change lanes and they tailgate the next dude, and IIIIIII get the careless driving…) I dropped into 4th to speed up as I had nowhere else to go. There was also a slow moving rig in front of me so I had to change back to my original lane now that I was in front of the cars that were previously there. I then slowed down, began to change lanes as per my original plan, and low and behold, undercover OPP is swerving behind me to pull me over.
So thats the happenings prior to the charges. He gets out of his cruiser, and he’s one of those stupid fucking asshole cops that won’t listen to you and just want to fuck you over.
I was heading to my prom with my girlfriend who was elaborately dressed. He starts yelling at me, asking me what I thought of my driving. I was starting to explain and answer his question “What do you mean?” I asked, and he angrily said “nevermind about it” and huffed. I asked that question because I was wondering what I did ILLEGALLY.
He asks me to move in front of his car (why he pulled in front of me in the first place I don’t know) and asks for all the papers.
I’m running a 10-day so I don’t have plates and he checks it to make sure it’s valid (it is). He comes back with the ownership and insurance and says in a VERY (no exaggeration) condescending, convicting tone:
“This isn’t your car, who’s is it?”
“My grandfather’s, sir.”
“Who’s (name here)?”
“… My grandfather, sir?”
“Oh.”
Goes back to his car, and procedes to make a further idiot of himself.
“Who is (name here)?” (Both my grandparents names are on the insurance)
“My grandfathers wife, sir.”
“And who is that to you?” <---- LOL!!!
“… My grandmother, sir…”
So at this point I know he’s just trying to screw me over somehow so he can further write bogus tickets.
He goes back to his car and brings back two tickets. One for careless driving, and one for an improper exhaust. (3" cat-back, not straight pipe or anything illegal, simplemind7 can verify this).
Then comes this conversation:
“Here are your documents, and here are two tickets, one is for improper exhaust”
“Sir, I know the person who was in the Altima, I’ll be bringing him as a witness to court, he’ll completely admit to his fault”
NOW, Mr. Tough Cop isn’t talking so tough anymore, starts hesitating, and stuttering.
“W-W-W-W-Well what does that mean to me?”
“Well I’ll be seeing to a court date”
“O…kay… T-T-T-T-Take it to court”
Keep in mind he failed to mention the careless driving ticket. At this point he’s already walking back to his car, IGNORING me.
“Officer, I noticed that there’s a careless driving ticket” and I’m yelling this as he walks to his car.
“What did I do carelessly?”
He ignores me.
Don’t I have a right to those answers after being served a ticket for the offense?
Why didn’t he want to answer me and why did he fail to mention the careless driving ticket, which is the major offense at hand?
Why did he become defensive and apprehensive once I told him about my witness friend?
And why the hell am I getting an improper exhaust ticket?
What can I do in court? What chances do I have?
Sorry for the length, but if you read it you’ll know that it’s all relevant and necessary information.
Thanks guys, I’m pissed as hell. LOL.
Josh