expensive ticket/fine from metra - The Chainlink2024-03-28T21:37:33Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/expensive-ticket-fine-from-metra?feed=yes&xn_auth=noGreat news my friends! Cop d…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-10-23:2211490:Comment:6096702012-10-23T14:42:36.167ZCJhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/CJ
<p>Great news my friends! Cop didnt show up for court so my case was dismissed. Thanks for all the support through this. You guys are the best.</p>
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<p>Great news my friends! Cop didnt show up for court so my case was dismissed. Thanks for all the support through this. You guys are the best.</p>
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<p><a href="http://image1.masterfile.com/em_w/02/97/68/856-02976856w.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://image1.masterfile.com/em_w/02/97/68/856-02976856w.jpg" class="align-full"/></a></p> That'd hurt. Chuck a Muck sa…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-10-23:2211490:Comment:6096692012-10-23T14:40:32.380ZKevin C Dormanthttps://thechainlink.org/profile/KevinC
<p>That'd hurt.<br/> <br/> <cite>Chuck a Muck said:</cite></p>
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<p>That'd hurt.<br/> <br/> <cite>Chuck a Muck said:</cite></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRlwZRcxfpM">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRlwZRcxfpM</a></p>
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I've often seen the wigwa…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-10-23:2211490:Comment:6094082012-10-23T00:11:05.640ZFar'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63https://thechainlink.org/profile/JamesBlackHeron
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<p>I've often seen the wigwags come down in front of me at the CTA Brown Line in heading through Ravenswood Manor knowing that the train was still in the station and would sit there for 40 seconds before crossing but never had the impatience to push it. I'm just not that pushy when it comes to trains. Laws be damned, I just don't want to get squished. I don't see as well as I used to and don't trust my reactions that much any more to play chicken with 1000-ton…</p>
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<p>I've often seen the wigwags come down in front of me at the CTA Brown Line in heading through Ravenswood Manor knowing that the train was still in the station and would sit there for 40 seconds before crossing but never had the impatience to push it. I'm just not that pushy when it comes to trains. Laws be damned, I just don't want to get squished. I don't see as well as I used to and don't trust my reactions that much any more to play chicken with 1000-ton trains.</p>
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<p>But like CJ said, short of kicking the CTA renta-bacon in the balls and running over his piggy face there isn't much to do except pay the <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">fine</span> <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">tax</span> <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">fine</span> <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">tax</span> <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">fine</span> <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">insurance</span> <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">tax</span> fine. <br/> <br/> <cite>CJ said:</cite></p>
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<p>though it's been fun to read the scoldings (i know you only respond because you care) , and the "dude how'd you get caught" comments, I'm mainly hoping to inform. if the bell starts ringing stop or it could get expensive.</p>
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</blockquote> though it's been fun to read…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-10-22:2211490:Comment:6092582012-10-22T19:45:39.960ZCJhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/CJ
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<p>though it's been fun to read the scoldings (i know you only respond because you care) , and the "dude how'd you get caught" comments, I'm mainly hoping to inform. if the bell starts ringing stop or it could get expensive.</p>
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<p>though it's been fun to read the scoldings (i know you only respond because you care) , and the "dude how'd you get caught" comments, I'm mainly hoping to inform. if the bell starts ringing stop or it could get expensive.</p>
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<p></p> How about a little humor to l…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-10-22:2211490:Comment:6090682012-10-22T19:32:26.290ZAnne Althttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Anne91
<p>How about <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5IQnQhzMSI" target="_blank">a little humor</a> to lighten the mood? Happy Monday!</p>
<p>How about <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5IQnQhzMSI" target="_blank">a little humor</a> to lighten the mood? Happy Monday!</p> That Adam Herstein is a cruel…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-10-22:2211490:Comment:6089502012-10-22T15:23:19.705ZKevin C Dormanthttps://thechainlink.org/profile/KevinC
<p>That Adam Herstein is a cruel taskmaster.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Adam Herstein said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/expensive-ticket-fine-from-metra?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A609189&xg_source=activity#2211490Comment609189"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">This is just like the people who complain about the speed cameras even though they know they are breaking the law. I think that it's common sense that if you see red flashing lights and a crossbar…</div>
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<p>That Adam Herstein is a cruel taskmaster.<br/> <br/> <cite>Adam Herstein said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/expensive-ticket-fine-from-metra?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A609189&xg_source=activity#2211490Comment609189"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">This is just like the people who complain about the speed cameras even though they know they are breaking the law. I think that it's common sense that if you see red flashing lights and a crossbar coming down, then you should stop and wait. If not for fear of a ticket, at least for your own safety. In my opinion, the OP deserves this ticket and has no right to complain. He should be glad that he only has to pay $250 considering some of the other possible outcomes of trying to beat a train to the crossing.<br/> <br/> <cite>Sarah D. said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/expensive-ticket-fine-from-metra?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A608945&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2211490Comment608945"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Adam, really? You already said that in your previous post. Let's be nice to each other, ok? It's fall, it's Monday, and we live in a great city. Give your fellow concerned cyclists a break. We've all done stupid things, on two wheels or four. Am I right?<br/> <br/> <cite>Adam Herstein said:</cite></p>
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</blockquote> This is just like the people…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-10-22:2211490:Comment:6091892012-10-22T15:21:28.500ZAdam Hersteinhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/AdamHerstein
This is just like the people who complain about the speed cameras even though they know they are breaking the law. I think that it's common sense that if you see red flashing lights and a crossbar coming down, then you should stop and wait. If not for fear of a ticket, at least for your own safety. In my opinion, the OP deserves this ticket and has no right to complain. He should be glad that he only has to pay $250 considering some of the other possible outcomes of trying to beat a train to…
This is just like the people who complain about the speed cameras even though they know they are breaking the law. I think that it's common sense that if you see red flashing lights and a crossbar coming down, then you should stop and wait. If not for fear of a ticket, at least for your own safety. In my opinion, the OP deserves this ticket and has no right to complain. He should be glad that he only has to pay $250 considering some of the other possible outcomes of trying to beat a train to the crossing.<br/>
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<cite>Sarah D. said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/expensive-ticket-fine-from-metra?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A608945&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2211490Comment608945"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Adam, really? You already said that in your previous post. Let's be nice to each other, ok? It's fall, it's Monday, and we live in a great city. Give your fellow concerned cyclists a break. We've all done stupid things, on two wheels or four. Am I right?<br/> <br/> <cite>Adam Herstein said:</cite></p>
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James BlackHeron said:…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-10-22:2211490:Comment:6089462012-10-22T15:14:08.849ZSarah D.https://thechainlink.org/profile/Sarahld
<p>Yes!</p>
<p><br/> <cite>James BlackHeron said:</cite></p>
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<p>There, I fixed it!</p>
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<p>Yes!</p>
<p><br/> <cite>James BlackHeron said:</cite></p>
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<p>There, I fixed it!</p>
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</blockquote> If only we could pass a law t…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-10-22:2211490:Comment:6091882012-10-22T15:13:05.565ZFar'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63https://thechainlink.org/profile/JamesBlackHeron
<p>If only we could pass a law that makes doing stupid things illegal. That'll stop the stupid people from doing stupid things...</p>
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<p>There, I fixed it!</p>
<p>If only we could pass a law that makes doing stupid things illegal. That'll stop the stupid people from doing stupid things...</p>
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<p>There, I fixed it!</p>