So, as I continue to find new ways of making things difficult on myself, I found yet another way: Reckless Driving. Here's a quick scoop, and any advice would be awesome.
I'm 27, and when I was in college, I had a few speeding tickets. I've had a clear record for 5 years now and was really proud of that. Never had an accident and no tickets for 5 years. Then I woke up today. I was taking a buddy to the airport and was a bit late, so I hit up 83 in a 45 mph work zone on interstate 65 in Indy. Yup, red and blue spotted me before I spotted him and busted me. Didn't tow my car, as he threatened to do, but issued a citation for reckless driving, no fee attached as the court decides this (signs state a max fine of $1000 and 8 years in prison here in Indiana). I am so incredibly disappointed with myself that it's really unspeakable. This being said, I need a reality check. So, my questions are these:
1. Anyone gone through a reckless driving speeding case like this? No, I didn't hit anything or anybody, just too fast.
2. Any chance these can be plead down to just speeding, or maybe do some community service instead of a whopping fine?
3. I'm working through my IR presently, would like to get into 135 or 121 work after my training here in Indy. How badly does this reflect toward a potential future employer in the aviation industry?
4. With the exception of "Don't speed anymore", any other words of wisdom?
Thanks-
MJD :banghead:
I'm 27, and when I was in college, I had a few speeding tickets. I've had a clear record for 5 years now and was really proud of that. Never had an accident and no tickets for 5 years. Then I woke up today. I was taking a buddy to the airport and was a bit late, so I hit up 83 in a 45 mph work zone on interstate 65 in Indy. Yup, red and blue spotted me before I spotted him and busted me. Didn't tow my car, as he threatened to do, but issued a citation for reckless driving, no fee attached as the court decides this (signs state a max fine of $1000 and 8 years in prison here in Indiana). I am so incredibly disappointed with myself that it's really unspeakable. This being said, I need a reality check. So, my questions are these:
1. Anyone gone through a reckless driving speeding case like this? No, I didn't hit anything or anybody, just too fast.
2. Any chance these can be plead down to just speeding, or maybe do some community service instead of a whopping fine?
3. I'm working through my IR presently, would like to get into 135 or 121 work after my training here in Indy. How badly does this reflect toward a potential future employer in the aviation industry?
4. With the exception of "Don't speed anymore", any other words of wisdom?
Thanks-
MJD :banghead: