ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Jun 2, 2010 7:54pm
ts1227
Posts: 12,319
Jun 2, 2010 7:57pm
Yeah..
I just posted this in politics because I figured that's the turn it'll take, but it is bullshit.
Though they are unpopular as well, at least with something like a traffic camera there's some form of evidence available if you want to fight it.
What really was surprising to me was an all Republican body voted overwhelmingly in favor of this (Chief justice, a Democrat, was not a part of it). I'd have assumed they would vote the exact opposite based on the history of Republican Legislators behavior when it comes to transportation issues in the past..
I just posted this in politics because I figured that's the turn it'll take, but it is bullshit.
Though they are unpopular as well, at least with something like a traffic camera there's some form of evidence available if you want to fight it.
What really was surprising to me was an all Republican body voted overwhelmingly in favor of this (Chief justice, a Democrat, was not a part of it). I'd have assumed they would vote the exact opposite based on the history of Republican Legislators behavior when it comes to transportation issues in the past..
CinciX12
Posts: 2,874
Jun 2, 2010 7:58pm
Another fucking reason I am leaving this hellhole. That is the most unconstitutional shit I have ever read.
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Jun 2, 2010 7:58pm
Holy shit is that BS!!!
2quik4u
Posts: 4,388
Jun 2, 2010 7:59pm
the state is broke and these mothafuckers are trying to get money anyway they can
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Jun 2, 2010 8:08pm
2quik4u;377088 wrote:the state is broke and these mothafuckers are trying to get money anyway they can
You can take that to the bank.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Jun 2, 2010 8:10pm
Hm gonna have to talk to some state legislators monday at work see what they can do about this
dwccrew
Posts: 7,817
Jun 2, 2010 8:22pm
2quik4u;377088 wrote:the state is broke and these mothafuckers are trying to get money anyway they can
Truth!
What happened to the burden of proof being on the state? This is ridiculous. Let's bleed the citizens of Ohio in every aspect. Taxes, licensing fees, penalties/fines. No wonder the population in this state is shrinking.
Apple
Posts: 2,620
Jun 2, 2010 8:27pm
Going the legislative route is probably the only way this ruling can be changed. I recommend people contact their state reps and state senators to get them to write a bill that forces cops to produce hard-core evidence before issuing a speeding citation.
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goldengonzo
Posts: 140
Jun 2, 2010 8:30pm
Gives too much say to the police officers. Complete bullshit. Just shoot the freaking radar if we're goin' that fast!
jpake1
Posts: 2,389
Jun 2, 2010 8:34pm
Sometimes I miss Ohio.. then other times... I'm so glad I left. That's some bullshit.
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fan_from_texas
Posts: 2,693
Jun 2, 2010 10:56pm
Ohio is doing everything it can to drive people and businesses away to rival Michigan.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jun 2, 2010 11:03pm
This state is just the worst.
sonofsam
Posts: 2,052
Jun 2, 2010 11:19pm
If your a douche bag, the judge might stick you on this ruling... I am sure there are lawyers all over Ohio licking their lips as well. A lawyer should be able to get you off a charge of this nature, and I am sure if you have a good record, a judge will take that into consideration. It is actually part of the OSP training to be able to judge a speed within so many miles per hour, but it is still bullshit. First question I would ask is what exactly about my red sports car or my body language suggested I was speeding? The color? The car? My hat backwards???
Where is Trooperden when you need him?
Where is Trooperden when you need him?
karen lotz
Posts: 22,284
Jun 2, 2010 11:20pm
Place is fuckin NIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICE
Sykotyk
Posts: 1,155
Jun 3, 2010 12:24am
Pure joke. My guess is that this is going to be fought in federal court next?
If the state constitution allows this, what's to say a cop who is 'certified' could determined who murdered someone just by how they act. No proof needed. Or, who stole from a store. No proof needed.
If the state constitution allows this, what's to say a cop who is 'certified' could determined who murdered someone just by how they act. No proof needed. Or, who stole from a store. No proof needed.
SQ_Crazies
Posts: 7,977
Jun 3, 2010 12:28am
TOTAL bullshit.
The fact that the court ruled 5-1 on it shows you how fucked we are.
The fact that the court ruled 5-1 on it shows you how fucked we are.
majorspark
Posts: 5,122
Jun 3, 2010 12:47am
Sykotyk;377595 wrote:Pure joke. My guess is that this is going to be fought in federal court next?
If the state constitution allows this, what's to say a cop who is 'certified' could determined who murdered someone just by how they act. No proof needed. Or, who stole from a store. No proof needed.
No need to take this to the feds and hope those clowns will overrule us and be more reasonable. They could be just as dickless and then set a national precedence for dicklessness on all 50 states. This ruling is bullshit and most Ohioans know it. Lets take care of it here within our state government. Write or email you state rep and voice your opinion. The state needs money guys. Unless you stand up to them they will get it anyway they can.
LJ
Posts: 16,351
Jun 3, 2010 12:57am
I'm gonna go do laps around 270 in a loud red porsche hunched over the steering wheel like I am speeding with my cruise set at 65 and see how many times I get pulled over, lol
Sage
Posts: 2,070
Jun 3, 2010 12:58am
Yea, I have no idea how this is fucking legal. This is scary.
I mean, I love Ohio (have it tatted on my body), but my God, we are run by morons.
I mean, I love Ohio (have it tatted on my body), but my God, we are run by morons.
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tuskytuffguy
Posts: 615
Jun 3, 2010 12:59am
Fucking small town cops are salivating.
ts1227
Posts: 12,319
Jun 3, 2010 1:04am
I saw a comment somewhere else (I think on the Dispatch)...
Could you imagine if New Rome still existed?
Could you imagine if New Rome still existed?
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
Jun 3, 2010 1:59am
On a side note...Trooper Den is probably poppin a nut off about this ruling, at that other site.
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tuskytuffguy
Posts: 615
Jun 3, 2010 2:03am
Trooperden should be a carny, as in, running a stand where he can guess how fast you drive by. That dude is such an asshole. If he wasn't retired, I have no doubt he would be one of the power trippers jizzing all over the place on this ruling.
Belly35
Posts: 9,716
Jun 3, 2010 10:40am
Simple solution: Disconnect your Speedometer
Defense in the court room: Per my estimated rate of speed, the feel of the road, the wind resistance, the sound of the engine.. I believed I was traveling at the correct speed Your Honor.
The Office did have a different view of my rate of speed but because I had the advantage of sound and feel over a visual perspective I would have to state that my estimated speed is better qualified via the over all evidences.
Can I go now Your Honor
Defense in the court room: Per my estimated rate of speed, the feel of the road, the wind resistance, the sound of the engine.. I believed I was traveling at the correct speed Your Honor.
The Office did have a different view of my rate of speed but because I had the advantage of sound and feel over a visual perspective I would have to state that my estimated speed is better qualified via the over all evidences.
Can I go now Your Honor