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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 10:01 PM
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and I'll be having fun at work yet again
Old Feb 24, 2007 | 10:08 PM
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serious question about ticket/violation aftermath:

ok so some of you know that i am from DE. well, i was going home from school for winter break way back in December when i was stopped for going too fast on I76. it was way over the limit haha. but ok, so i paid the fine whatever.

now, DE DMV has sent me a notice saying that I need to take a 100 dollar, 8 hour course on changing aggressive driving behavior. However, the alternative is to notify the state that I do not want to take the course, but would rather suspend my license for a month. And i think the reinstatement fee is like 15 bucks or something.

So, should i do the course or just get a suspension ?
Thing is, I kind of need my car for driving around here in Pitt ...
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 12:32 AM
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Take the course, or just get it suspended and keep driving like most people do.
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 12:46 AM
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My bar is finally full, I feel so complete now LOL
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 01:52 AM
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Originally Posted by evosky
serious question about ticket/violation aftermath:

ok so some of you know that i am from DE. well, i was going home from school for winter break way back in December when i was stopped for going too fast on I76. it was way over the limit haha. but ok, so i paid the fine whatever.

now, DE DMV has sent me a notice saying that I need to take a 100 dollar, 8 hour course on changing aggressive driving behavior. However, the alternative is to notify the state that I do not want to take the course, but would rather suspend my license for a month. And i think the reinstatement fee is like 15 bucks or something.

So, should i do the course or just get a suspension ?
Thing is, I kind of need my car for driving around here in Pitt ...
ya, you could take the chance of driving around, but my mother-in-law did that and got another ticket, which she was able to prove that she was not wrong, but because she was driving on a suspended licence she lost it for 6 months. I would just take the course. better to be safe then sorry.
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 01:53 AM
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Originally Posted by smoke20
My bar is finally full, I feel so complete now LOL
Mine is empty. I feel so shallow.
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 02:41 AM
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I've heard a few talking about going to the AutoX up in Beaver Run. i found a list of event days. I am thinking that I am going at least to the 1st event at the end of April. Was wondering if anyone else might be going?

http://www.myautoevents.com/pls/mae/...28992559654292
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 02:57 AM
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I did that for years until I got my xB
I've done the auto-x events, rally-x events when they had them, track days, and a driving class up there. Just be ready with $$$ you need an approved helmet, you'll eat through tires and brakes, tons of gas, and entry fees. That's why I got sponsored when I did it.
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 03:01 AM
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Some really old pics of me in their opening season there
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 03:03 AM
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why trucks shouldn't rally-x, this was from their first rally-x even ever
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 03:04 AM
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and finally me giving a 5.0 mustang a whuppin at PRP
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 03:14 AM
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sweet race pics smoke. thanks for the advice. think i'll just do the course over spring break or something ...
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 06:45 AM
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Ya, nice pics! I hope to get some this year. Need some better ones then what is currently in my profile.
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 06:45 AM
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Yea take the course and play it safe. I hear there are a lot of cute young chicks that end up in those. LOL Have fun.
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 07:45 PM
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This thread is dead today.. where is everyone?
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 07:57 PM
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I just woke up
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 09:28 PM
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why would you move to a box

my friends trying to get me into a new STI

shes already set up a test drive back in NY for april lol
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 09:33 PM
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Forget the STI, buy a tC.
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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Screw the STi get an Evo
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 09:47 PM
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Screw the Evo, get a Tercel!



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