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Old 07-29-2004, 11:26 AM
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Default got an email today on a method of keeping points off of your drivers record. anyone tried this?

anyone know if it really works?
"WHAT TO DO IF YOU GET A TRAFFIC TICKET
> >
> >
> >Remember, this advice was sent to me by my dad the retired State
Farm
> >agent!
> >
> > This system has been tried and it works in every state.
> >
> > If you get a speeding ticket or went through a red light or
whatever
> >the case may be, and you're going to get points on your license. This
> >is a method to ensure that you DO NOT get the points.
> >
> >When you get your fine, send in a check to pay for it. If the fine is
> >$79.00 make the check out for $82.00 or some small amount over the
> >fine.
> >
> >
> >The system will then have to send you back a check for the
difference,
> >however here is the trick.
> >
> >DO NOT CASH THE REFUND CHECK! Throw it away!
> >
> >Points are not assessed to your license until all financial
> >transactions are complete. If you do not cash the check, then the
> >transactions are NOT complete. The system has received it's money and
> >is satisfied and will no longer bother you.
> >
> >
> >This information comes from an unmentionable computer company that
> >sets up the standard databases used by every state.
> >"
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Default Tried it in NJ...didn't work

The court sent my check back, asking for the exact amount
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no, it doesn't work.
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it's not only total BS but its an international urban myth.
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CT cashed my full check and kept it )
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Snopes.com
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Default yep, good call, its right here..

<ul><li><a href="http://snopes.com/autos/law/ticket.asp">http://snopes.com/autos/law/ticket.asp</a</li></ul>
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is that when the Mrs decided to get you a detector...Speed racer...:P
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Tried it, doesn't work!
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I guess an urban myth.y Gf is trying it in PA, but only with $2.00 more.


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