Being a firefighter I've not received a ticket in several years. Before my JCW I've always had modest sedans and when I happened to stray past the posted speed limits my badge would certainly get me out of any jam. Professional Courtesy, found that out fifteen years ago when I made an illegal u-turn in front of football stadium.

Well, since purchasing the JCW I've been driving faster...and faster...annnd faster. Took her on her first road trip a couple weeks ago. From Cleveland OH to Quantico VA. Nice drive there and back, both days sunny, 60's and wide open roads most the way. My best friend is a cop and before I left I told him I needed to get pulled over because I'm not slowing down.

On my way home from Quantico I was pushing the 120+ mph range having a fine time and not beleiveing how smooth it all was and how much top end punch I still had from 90 mph and up. Sport mode on and ETC and DSC off it was awesome. Just as that thought was finishing in my head here comes the Pennsylvania State Police. I did not pull the badge out for fear of disgracing my city, I admit I was way over the limit and guilty for sure. The trooper was nice enough to notice my military plates and cut me "the biggest break" he could slapping me with a fortunate $110.00 ticket for "failure to slow on a dangerous curve." I was very lucky to get only that.

The trooper stated as I signed for the citation that I had been talked about on the radio all morning, that aircraft were saying "blue mini cooper between 120/130 mph." He said they could not get troopers onto the turnpike fast enough and his job was to just sit there near the state line and wait for me. I let free an ever so slight closed lip smile to which he said: "that's nothing to be proud of sir."

Is it wrong that I am?

 

I'd say you got off pretty light. These cars can be troublesome in that way. You must have pretty good reflexes to maintain that kind of speed over distance.

 

u got lucky....i put my speeding ticket on my visor to remind NOT to speed..

 

Sounds like you were endangering yourself and other motorists. Nice one speedracer.

 

I really can't help but giggle at that last part.

On the flip side, shame on you for going so fast!

 

wow, you got REALLY lucky. I'd go play AC or Vegas right now.

120 mph?? holy crap!

 

Per the Site Guidelines.... yeah.

That said, you've got the best luck ever. Personally, I wouldn't tempt fate again. And I'll keep my thoughts about "professional courtesy" to myself. Stay safe!

 

And find a racetrack nearby where you can exercize your "need for speed", most of them have organized days where you can go turn hot laps safely without needing a roll bar or other safety equipment, you just need the appropriate clothing and a current rated helmet - check into it, it's a lot of fun!

 

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