Venting about the ticket i just got., Failure to renew inspection! Options

[cnelson]

Alright, first off. I got stopped in one of the cop traps. I didn't even think twice about it, i was like.. yeah check my stuff I'm all legit. Well I did not know that my inspection was out of date by a couple months. It was an honest mistake, I just forgot. I'm only 18 and I'm very busy with school and stuff.

Its a 130 dollar ticket, witch i personally think is a lot for something that is so harmless. Alright now I'm not sitting here trying to make it seem like I don't deserve the ticket. I do, however. My friend was caught street racing about a month ago. He did not get a ticket because none of the cops saw him do it, even tho there were people who called the cops on him and the other kid. He got away with nothing but a warning. The way him and the other kid were driving was so dangerous. I understand wanting to drive fast with a friend every now and than, but they were weaving in and out of traffic, going into the on coming traffic lane. Not a good way to drive, and at about 80+mph. He gets nothing but a slap on the wrist when the cops stop us later. The lady asks if he was street racing he says no, she goes back runs his plates. He doesn't have any prior tickets he just gets a warning to "drive safely and responsible". But i get a 130 dollar ticket, for something completely harmless? It just seems like a stupid thing. I have to set a court date, I'm going to get it inspected today because the cop said it would give me a better chance of getting the fine reduced, witch I hope it does. I'm trying to save money for when i go away to school and this is the last thing I need.

But just to make it clear, I will not sit and cry if I have to pay. I understand that I broke the law and for that I must pay. It just seems.. well, ehh. Unnecessary?

[stephen_lee]

oh damn. yeah they'll do the same here too
if you own up to racing they'll let you off easy, bc 99% of ppl here that street race run if they see a cop
and well.. 80% of that 99% get away. cause our cops just suck at driving lol
but they really do appreciate honesty, here and im sure elsewhere
i was pulled over for speeding (47 in a 35) and i was just like, well i was crusin and wasnt paying attention to the speedo, and only got a verbal warning
i got caught going donuts in a parking lot (when i was driving my truck) and i just told him, time for new tires, it was an empty lot early in the morning, i seen no harm... verbal warning again