Saltybrownie
Well-Known Member
I just got a speeding ticket going 5 over (haven't gotten one in about 4 years ) but I still have 10 days left in my packet .... Im in Utah
Am I screwed
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Johney
Pineapple King
Seriously? And to answer your question, not unless they ask you to fill out you yearly ticket report(whatever they call it)tomorrow then you're screwed.
Saltybrownie
Well-Known Member
I hope my ups career isn't over
FrigidFTSup
Resident Suit
You'll be fine just learn not to speed.
Johney
Pineapple King
Better go pick up a McDonalds application on the way home just in case.
Saltybrownie
Well-Known Member
I'm gonna go and try to get traffic school to keep it off my record but salt lake has a stupid 3 ticket in a lifetime rule for traffic school ... At least my mind is a lil bit more in ease now
FrigidFTSup
Resident Suit
And don't tell them
Saltybrownie
Well-Known Member
I won't
Saltybrownie
Well-Known Member
Quit playin'
AllOnTheHorses
Well-Known Member
go to court, ask judge to drop it because of your new career.. if that fails, as a last resort, ask (in court) to have radar calibrations introduced to prove the radar gun is working properly. Many times the cop doesn't bring it and the case is dropped.
When UPS does ask you to fill out ticket list, don't lie. They will catch you. A guy in a tie has that job.. and he pays for his own insurance and doesn't like you.. well.. anyone.
Seriously.. #1 - beg, #2 - calibrations.
When UPS does ask you to fill out ticket list, don't lie. They will catch you. A guy in a tie has that job.. and he pays for his own insurance and doesn't like you.. well.. anyone.
Seriously.. #1 - beg, #2 - calibrations.
Returntosender
Well-Known Member
5 mph over in UT. The city/county needs funds that bad.
Saltybrownie
Well-Known Member
That's what I thought must be a slow day in salt lake
BrownSyndrome
Member
I am a UPS driver and I also happen to have a law degree (I practiced for 5 years as a full time attorney). Therefore, I feel uniquely qualified to answer this question. However, I must preface this by stating that (1) I am not your lawyer and (2) I am not licensed to practice law in the state of Utah, and (3) I am only stating an opinion and not giving you legal advice.
Ok, first of all slow down! Then again, a ticket for 5 over seems slightly ridiculous. Were you really only going 5 over and the cop was a jerk or were you going much faster and the cop was nice? Doesn't matter....here's what matters: a traffic ticket is an allegation, not a conviction. Like any other crime you are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. You need to contact a local traffic attorney who can get your ticket "fixed" or amended to a non-moving violation. I don't know how things work in Utah but call a lawyer who does. Getting a routine ticket taken care of by a lawyer shouldn't be terribly expensive and it's definitely worth it if the alternative is jeopardizing your employment status.
Finally, slow down!! I know all too well the demands of this job (especially for new hires) but don't take safety related shortcuts. It ain't worth it and eventually you'll get burned. Good luck!
Ok, first of all slow down! Then again, a ticket for 5 over seems slightly ridiculous. Were you really only going 5 over and the cop was a jerk or were you going much faster and the cop was nice? Doesn't matter....here's what matters: a traffic ticket is an allegation, not a conviction. Like any other crime you are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. You need to contact a local traffic attorney who can get your ticket "fixed" or amended to a non-moving violation. I don't know how things work in Utah but call a lawyer who does. Getting a routine ticket taken care of by a lawyer shouldn't be terribly expensive and it's definitely worth it if the alternative is jeopardizing your employment status.
Finally, slow down!! I know all too well the demands of this job (especially for new hires) but don't take safety related shortcuts. It ain't worth it and eventually you'll get burned. Good luck!
FrigidFTSup
Resident Suit
I had to put off driving for a few months because of a ticket. They make us follow the same rules, at least in my district.
FrigidFTSup
Resident Suit
Yes, we have such a big chip on our shoulders because we have to pay for insurance. Rubbish.
rod
Retired 23 years
"loose lips sink ships" ----an old WWII saying but its still true at UPS. Keep your mouth shut and eventually (probably a year or so) they will come around with a form where you should report it--------but that will be up to you at that time. I wouldn't---but then again that's me. If I would have reported my "history" to UPS I never would have been hired. Above all take any advise you get off an internet forum lightly. Especially from self confessed know-it-alls.
A practicing attorney for five years, a PT OMS asked to join an ORION team, an off and on sessional driver for a couple years and one of the safest and most productive drivers in you center.
Yeah……………right………….
Go away, troll.
