Tips for Avoiding Speeding Tickets on the Way to Shows: My Personal Experience

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Discussion Overview

This thread explores personal experiences related to receiving speeding tickets while traveling to shows, with participants sharing anecdotes about their encounters with law enforcement and the emotional responses that accompanied those situations.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shared a story about being pulled over for speeding on the way to a show and successfully avoiding a ticket by expressing distress.
  • Another participant recounted a similar experience of being pulled over while driving with children and receiving no ticket despite being emotional.
  • Several users mentioned their own experiences with speeding tickets, highlighting varying outcomes, including receiving tickets despite emotional reactions.
  • One participant noted the challenges of driving in traffic and expressed relief that another participant did not receive a ticket.
  • Another participant shared a humorous take on prioritizing their products over their vehicle's safety when nearly hitting a deer.
  • One participant reflected on past experiences with animals on the road, sharing the emotional impact of those incidents.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the effectiveness of emotional responses in avoiding tickets, with some participants sharing positive outcomes while others experienced tickets regardless of their emotional state. No clear consensus emerges on whether crying or emotional distress influences law enforcement decisions.

Contextual Notes

Participants shared personal anecdotes that reflect the pressures of being a consultant and the challenges faced while traveling to shows, including the emotional toll of receiving tickets and the humorous aspects of their experiences.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants who have faced similar situations while traveling to shows may find these shared experiences relatable and comforting.

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So, any of you ever been pulled over for speeding on the way to a show? :o This happened to me the other night. Didn't realize the show was 50 minutes away, I thought it was more like 30. Soooo I was going about 82 in a 70 zone on this highway...

Aaaand I saw a cop turn around to follow me. CRAP!

He wrote me a $96 ticket. :yuck: Knowing that would be about my whole profit from the show, I started crying and told him that I don't usually speed (it's true, I'm usually pretty good), I just had my mind on the show and my foot got heavy (also true, but I knew I was running late), and that I'd never had a speeding ticket before (also true, only ever been pulled over with a warning once.) He apparently took sympathy on me because he took the ticket back.

I didn't speed the rest of the way there or on the way back. :rolleyes:
 
Wow you were lucky! I was pulled over once in GA and balled my eyes out with two little ones in the back in car seats and he never said anything. It was my first ticket and I pray my last!
 
lol, now that's luck. A few years ago, I cried so hard that i blacked out and that cop still gave me a ticket. :) You are so lucky
 
Wow, you were lucky. Once they write out the ticket there is no going back!!
 
Oh my gosh! I can't believe you cried and it actually worked. I'm not saying you cried on purpose, just to get out of the ticket. I've heard both ways. Sometimes no ticket and sometimes too bad-ticket anyway.
I've never been stopped on my way to a show, and I've never cried. I just get embarassed and end up smiling and trying not to laugh (not a disrespectful laugh, just a embarassed, nervous laugh). I've been pulled over four times for speeding and received a ticket three of those times. Once I was on the phone, so I just knew I wasn't going to get out of it. I was on the way to Bible study!
 
I hope he doesn't mail it to you!
 
I got a speeding ticket a month ago... not on the way to a show but on the way to a TEAM training. I was going 47 in a 45 BUT they had put up the orange construction barrels that day and reduced the speed to 35. I got caught in a speed trap... they were pulling almost everyone over. It was 6pm and I was just going with the flow of traffic. The officer wrote me for 5 over instead of 12 and suggested I go to court because traffic tickets and fines are doubled in a construction zone. Went to court with my ticket... got the fine (doubled) $180 but no points thank goodness. I added an extra show in Sept to pay for that sucker!
 
I am glad he took the ticket back!
 
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dannyzmom said:
I am glad he took the ticket back!
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Me too... there's no way I could have afforded that!

Heh, wonder if I could have written it off as a show expense, though... :p
 
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chefmelody said:
Me too... there's no way I could have afforded that!

Heh, wonder if I could have written it off as a show expense, though... :p
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LOL That is funny!! I'm sure there are many people who wish that were so!



Debbie :D
 
You got really lucky.
 
not pulled over but I almost hit a deer tonight and thought of this thread! I was absorbed in my own head running through the show that I was headed to when I see this baby deer walking out in the road. I slam on the brakes and before I do anything else I realize my first reaction was to guard my PC products from slipping off the seat! LOL Not my car getting damaged but my PRODUCTS!!!
 
Anyone that has any well-seasoned stoneware would COMPLETELY understand saving it before a car... well-seasoned stones are MUCH harder to create than a car!!! (hee hee!)
 
I only wish I could speed to shows! It seems that I'm always stuck in rush hour traffic going 20 mph! Glad you didn't get the ticket!!! :O)
 
This thread brought back a lot of memmories!! I got a ticket about 6 years ago on the way to a show and I got pulled over about 4 years ago on the way home from a show, and my kids had a sitter that night and I was trying to get back to them before having to pay the sitter for an extra hour! He let me go!
And speaking of hitting things, 2 times I've been out far away in rural areas and hit an animals, one was a racoon, and the other was a porcupine! (sp>) Why, oh why can't they just wait until the car passes before they run out!:confused::grumpy: , that was the porcupine and with the other one it was much worse!
The racoon was eating something off the ground ewwww....:yuck: and I was saying, just stay down, and right before I got to him, he turned around looked right at me and stood up! And my bottom of the car took him out! :yuck: :cry: That was really hard for me to get over and I cried! :cry: :( (I couldn't change lanes, I was going around a pretty good curve in the rode and if I'd had changed lanes I most definetly would have hit him!) I'm sure I have more driving stories in my 8 1/2 years, those are the ones that stuck out though!;)
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some effective strategies to avoid speeding tickets while driving to Pampered Chef shows?

One effective strategy is to familiarize yourself with the speed limits along your route before you start driving. Use a GPS or a navigation app that provides real-time traffic updates and speed limit information. Additionally, setting your cruise control can help maintain a consistent speed and prevent unintentional speeding.

How can I stay focused on the road to avoid distractions that might lead to speeding?

To stay focused, consider preparing for your show ahead of time. Organize your materials and set your GPS before you start driving. Avoid using your phone for anything other than navigation, and if you need to make a call or send a message, pull over safely first.

Are there specific times or conditions when speeding is more likely to happen?

Yes, speeding is more likely to occur during rush hour or in unfamiliar areas where you may be anxious to reach your destination. Additionally, poor weather conditions can lead to hasty driving. Being aware of these factors can help you remain vigilant and adhere to speed limits.

What should I do if I see a police officer while driving to a show?

If you see a police officer, it’s best to remain calm and adhere to the speed limit. Avoid sudden movements or changes in speed. If you are pulled over, be respectful and courteous, as this can sometimes lead to a warning instead of a ticket.

Can planning my route in advance really help in avoiding speeding tickets?

Absolutely! Planning your route in advance allows you to identify speed limit changes and potential speed traps. It also helps you estimate travel time more accurately, reducing the temptation to speed if you’re running late. Knowing the roads can lead to a more relaxed driving experience.

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