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I've been pulled over twice (both about 3-5 years ago) for what could/should have been a reckless driving infraction, which, as I understand it is 40 mph over the speed limit in CA.

The first time I was doing 120 down the 101 freeway in a 1986 Toyota Tercel... It was the portion right by city hall, a long downhill stretch to those who might be disbelieving of the physics involved.

I had to go to court in LA for the ticket as I was leaving town to move to Boston. Judge nearly threw me in jail and gave me the tongue lashing of a life time: "Mr. Maston, if I ever see you in my courtroom again, I will send you directly to jail. No get out of jail free card. Now get out of my courtroom" Cost me $450 for the ticket.

The second time, I was pulled over doing between 120 and 130 on the 10 coming back from Phoenix. Got written up for 95 because the cop had owned the same year/model/color of car I had (Jetta VR6) and he had gotten 3 tickets in the first year of ownership. I had my wife with me, so I think that helped give me a break. Not too expensive this time, $250ish.

Don't drive like this anymore, too expensive.

JCM