Blue Ridge Pkwy: speeding tickets website?

[luke]

Hi all. Got a ticket on the Blue Ridge Parkway two weeks ago (who
knew the speed limit was 45? That's criminal). Long story not worth
telling, it made sense to pay it rather than fight it, so I sent in a
check for a hundred bucks. Does anyone know of a website that might
let you make sure your payment is received and your name cleared?

Thanks.

-Luke

[Tim Morrow]

Post by luke
Hi all. Got a ticket on the Blue Ridge Parkway two weeks ago (who
knew the speed limit was 45? That's criminal).

The limit on the Skyline Drive is 35....

[Gary D]

Post by luke
Hi all. Got a ticket on the Blue Ridge Parkway two weeks ago (who
knew the speed limit was 45? That's criminal). Long story not worth
telling, it made sense to pay it rather than fight it, so I sent in a
check for a hundred bucks. Does anyone know of a website that might
let you make sure your payment is received and your name cleared?
Thanks.
-Luke

In what state & what county did you get the ticket in? The road's only
about 470 miles long.
--
Gary
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'88 GSX600
'87 GSX-R1100
'85 GS700ES
'86 SP200
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[Beauregard T. Shagnasty]

Post by Gary D

Post by luke
Hi all. Got a ticket on the Blue Ridge Parkway two weeks ago
(who knew the speed limit was 45? That's criminal). Long story
not worth telling, it made sense to pay it rather than fight it,
so I sent in a check for a hundred bucks. Does anyone know of a
website that might let you make sure your payment is received and
your name cleared?

In what state & what county did you get the ticket in? The road's
only about 470 miles long.

Shouldn't matter. It's a federal ticket, isn't it?

I seem to recall there are 45mph speed limit signs all along the road.
Wonder how Luke missed them? <g>

[Gary D]

Post by Beauregard T. Shagnasty

Post by Gary D

Post by luke
Hi all. Got a ticket on the Blue Ridge Parkway two weeks ago
(who knew the speed limit was 45? That's criminal). Long story
not worth telling, it made sense to pay it rather than fight it,
so I sent in a check for a hundred bucks. Does anyone know of a
website that might let you make sure your payment is received and
your name cleared?

In what state & what county did you get the ticket in? The road's
only about 470 miles long.

Shouldn't matter. It's a federal ticket, isn't it?
I seem to recall there are 45mph speed limit signs all along the road.
Wonder how Luke missed them? <g>
--
-bts
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I guess in the national parks it would be, but is the whole road considered
a park and only patroled by park police?
--
Gary
'01 SV650S
'04 GSX-R750
Previous bikes:
'88 GSX600
'87 GSX-R1100
'85 GS700ES
'86 SP200
'80 KLX250

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[Tim Morrow]

Post by Gary D
I guess in the national parks it would be, but is the whole road considered
a park and only patroled by park police?

Yes; and yes.

[Gary D]

Post by Tim Morrow

Post by Gary D
I guess in the national parks it would be, but is the whole road considered
a park and only patroled by park police?

Yes; and yes.

Thanks.

[George R. Young]

Post by Gary D

Post by Tim Morrow

Post by Gary D
I guess in the national parks it would be, but is the whole road

considered

Post by Tim Morrow

Post by Gary D
a park and only patroled by park police?

Yes; and yes.

Thanks.

The Federal Park Police in NC seem more enforcement-oriented (read speed
trap) than their VA counterparts.

[Odinn]

Post by George R. Young

Post by Gary D

Post by Tim Morrow

Post by Gary D
I guess in the national parks it would be, but is the whole road

considered

Post by Tim Morrow

Post by Gary D
a park and only patroled by park police?

Yes; and yes.

Thanks.

The Federal Park Police in NC seem more enforcement-oriented (read speed
trap) than their VA counterparts.

Funny, I found it just the opposite.

[Tony D]

Post by luke
Hi all. Got a ticket on the Blue Ridge Parkway two weeks ago (who
knew the speed limit was 45? That's criminal). Long story not worth
telling, it made sense to pay it rather than fight it, so I sent in a
check for a hundred bucks. Does anyone know of a website that might
let you make sure your payment is received and your name cleared?

Speed limit was 35 when I rode it last October..

[Messer]

Post by Tony D

Post by luke
Hi all. Got a ticket on the Blue Ridge Parkway two weeks ago (who
knew the speed limit was 45? That's criminal).

No - speeding is ;^>

And here is the most recent story about a accident involving speed on the
BRP... From www.nbc29.com...

"Blue Ridge Parkway officials have identified a Staunton man who fatally
crashed his motorcycle Sunday afternoon. 30 year old David Shawn Harvey
was killed when he lost control around a turn, seven miles south of
Interstate 64. Harvey was reportedly riding with two other motorcyclists
when the crash occurred. Virginia state police reconstructed the accident
and say speed played a role in the wreck. Harvey was riding with a
passenger on his motorcycle, who is recovering at Augusta Medical Center."

From what I saw on the news, it looked like a Yamaha R bike - not enough
still together in the picture to be sure.

Post by Tony D
Speed limit was 35 when I rode it last October..

The Skyline drive (From Rt.64 to Front Royal, VA.) is 35mph, from Rt.64 to
Cherokee, NC, it's 45mph - and a damn nice ride!

As to the ticket - you did get a copy of it, right? It should have info on
who to contact to see if your up to date on your payments.

Ride safe,
Bob

~~~~~~~~~~~
No straight lines make up my life, and all my roads have bends.
There's no clear-cut beginnings, and so far no dead-ends.
Harry Chapin

[Brian Wittling]

Post by Tony D

Post by luke
Hi all. Got a ticket on the Blue Ridge Parkway two weeks ago (who
knew the speed limit was 45? That's criminal). Long story not worth
telling, it made sense to pay it rather than fight it, so I sent in a
check for a hundred bucks. Does anyone know of a website that might
let you make sure your payment is received and your name cleared?

Speed limit was 35 when I rode it last October..

You may have actually been on the Skyline Drive then. It has a speed
limit of 35mph. Except for a few speed zones the limit on the BRP is
45mph for all 450ish miles.

I just got backk from riding the entire length of the Skyline Drive
and BRP on my Royal Enfield Bullet. Even got to skool a few
Hardley-Ableson riders poking along riding their brakes, wobbling
through the turns and riding on the centreline. (with their H2 Hummer
pulling a H-D sticker encrusted enclosed trailer with them). 2
Harleys, with more displacement and twice the HP of several CARS i've
owned, schooled by 500cc's and 20hp of Thumper power. Farging
pathetic.

Brian
St. Louis MO
2004 Moto Guzzi Breva
2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500
2000 Ural Bavarian Classic
1978 Moto Guzzi v50
1962 IWL SR-59 Berlin w/Campi trailer

[George R. Young]

Post by Brian Wittling

Post by Tony D
Speed limit was 35 when I rode it last October..

You may have actually been on the Skyline Drive then. It has a speed
limit of 35mph. Except for a few speed zones the limit on the BRP is
45mph for all 450ish miles.

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Post by Brian Wittling
Brian
St. Louis MO
2004 Moto Guzzi Breva
2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500
2000 Ural Bavarian Classic
1978 Moto Guzzi v50
1962 IWL SR-59 Berlin w/Campi trailer

There's a fairly lengthy section of 35 mph on the viaducts near Grandfather
Mountain at the south end. Otherwise, it's predominantly 45 mph.

Got my only speeding ticket on the BRP, 58 mph in a 45 zone, $25 which I
promptly paid and regard as a very fair toll.

[Gary D]

Post by George R. Young

Post by Brian Wittling

Post by Tony D
Speed limit was 35 when I rode it last October..

You may have actually been on the Skyline Drive then. It has a speed
limit of 35mph. Except for a few speed zones the limit on the BRP is
45mph for all 450ish miles.

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Post by Brian Wittling
Brian
St. Louis MO
2004 Moto Guzzi Breva
2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500
2000 Ural Bavarian Classic
1978 Moto Guzzi v50
1962 IWL SR-59 Berlin w/Campi trailer

There's a fairly lengthy section of 35 mph on the viaducts near Grandfather
Mountain at the south end. Otherwise, it's predominantly 45 mph.
Got my only speeding ticket on the BRP, 58 mph in a 45 zone, $25 which I
promptly paid and regard as a very fair toll.

Was this recently? What department gave it to you? I'd say getting caught
13 over and only a $25 fine is not much to complain about!
--
Gary
'01 SV650S
'04 GSX-R750
Previous bikes:
'88 GSX600
'87 GSX-R1100
'85 GS700ES
'86 SP200
'80 KLX250

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[George R. Young]

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Post by Gary D

Post by George R. Young
Got my only speeding ticket on the BRP, 58 mph in a 45 zone, $25
which I promptly paid and regard as a very fair toll.

Was this recently? What department gave it to you? I'd say getting
caught 13 over and only a $25 fine is not much to complain about!

1988 or so on a Yamaha Vision XZ550, I regarded it as a bargain. The road
is worth it, I try to get down that way once a year at least. This year it
will be the first week of September on a red Kawasaki Concours. Wave if you
seem me doing 58.

[Gary D]

Post by George R. Young
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Post by Gary D

Post by George R. Young
Got my only speeding ticket on the BRP, 58 mph in a 45 zone, $25
which I promptly paid and regard as a very fair toll.

Was this recently? What department gave it to you? I'd say getting
caught 13 over and only a $25 fine is not much to complain about!

1988 or so on a Yamaha Vision XZ550, I regarded it as a bargain. The road
is worth it, I try to get down that way once a year at least. This year it
will be the first week of September on a red Kawasaki Concours. Wave if you
seem me doing 58.

LOL,
OK.

[Tony D]

Post by Brian Wittling

Post by Tony D

Post by luke
Hi all. Got a ticket on the Blue Ridge Parkway two weeks ago (who
knew the speed limit was 45? That's criminal). Long story not worth
telling, it made sense to pay it rather than fight it, so I sent in a
check for a hundred bucks. Does anyone know of a website that might
let you make sure your payment is received and your name cleared?

Speed limit was 35 when I rode it last October..

You may have actually been on the Skyline Drive then. It has a speed
limit of 35mph. Except for a few speed zones the limit on the BRP is
45mph for all 450ish miles.

Yes, I was on Skyline Drive, whaty fun!

Post by Brian Wittling
I just got backk from riding the entire length of the Skyline Drive
and BRP on my Royal Enfield Bullet. Even got to skool a few
Hardley-Ableson riders poking along riding their brakes, wobbling
through the turns and riding on the centreline. (with their H2 Hummer
pulling a H-D sticker encrusted enclosed trailer with them). 2
Harleys, with more displacement and twice the HP of several CARS i've
owned, schooled by 500cc's and 20hp of Thumper power. Farging
pathetic.

I've got HD Buds that can rock. Don't let the Marque fool you..

[JD]

Wouldn't your returned cheque be proof enough?

Post by luke
Hi all. Got a ticket on the Blue Ridge Parkway two weeks ago (who
knew the speed limit was 45? That's criminal). Long story not worth
telling, it made sense to pay it rather than fight it, so I sent in a
check for a hundred bucks. Does anyone know of a website that might
let you make sure your payment is received and your name cleared?
Thanks.
-Luke