Lexus Driver Got a ticket while driving my car
10-08-15, 08:19 AM
#16
Pole Position
Even some beat up cars from the 90's still roll with dealer plates. Come on! One time a cop told me I should put my plates on because paper plates brings too much attention. Really? People buy new cars everyday.
10-08-15, 08:29 AM
#17
BTW... CA is trying to pass new law to get rid of paper plates with just dealership name and substitute them with expiration date printed like in other states.
10-08-15, 08:33 AM
#18
Lexus Test Driver
For new cars I get it but for 10+ years old cars? 
ur just asking for trouble!
ur just asking for trouble!
10-08-15, 08:48 AM
#19
Pole Position
I hear different things from different people regarding this. I think it depends on the county/city and etc. I know several people that got a cam ticket in the mail, but they just ignored it and eventually the company that's in charge of sending those out stopped sending them notices.
I read somewhere that it's technically not required for you to do anything about it because something about how the camera can't represent itself in court and etc etc?
10-08-15, 09:39 AM
#20
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
They explained they were short "lexus drivers" that day and sent him instead. I guess as long as they have a license service can send anyone from the dealership to drop off/pickup...
10-08-15, 09:47 AM
#21
Lexus Test Driver
I hear different things from different people regarding this. I think it depends on the county/city and etc. I know several people that got a cam ticket in the mail, but they just ignored it and eventually the company that's in charge of sending those out stopped sending them notices.
I read somewhere that it's technically not required for you to do anything about it because something about how the camera can't represent itself in court and etc etc?
I read somewhere that it's technically not required for you to do anything about it because something about how the camera can't represent itself in court and etc etc?
10-08-15, 09:48 AM
#22
Pole Position
10-08-15, 09:50 AM
#23
Lexus Test Driver
I would hate for that to be the case but you might be right. The guy driving wasn't a "lexus driver" because they sent the custodial staff guy - i know b/c the many times i been to the dealership, I had a few pleasant exchanges with him as we're both from the West Indies.
They explained they were short "lexus drivers" that day and sent him instead. I guess as long as they have a license service can send anyone from the dealership to drop off/pickup...
They explained they were short "lexus drivers" that day and sent him instead. I guess as long as they have a license service can send anyone from the dealership to drop off/pickup...
10-08-15, 11:11 AM
#24
I think they took his car to his place to exchange the loaner he had. My dealership does this too but I never take it. Once involved in an accident it can get messy and serious.
10-08-15, 11:56 AM
#25
Lexus Test Driver
10-08-15, 12:15 PM
#26
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
Yeah - to clarify, they had someone drive a loaner to me, leave me with the loaner and then drive my car back to the dealership - on the way back to the dealership, the driver got a ticket from a speed cam that was sent to me.
Last edited by AJLex19; 10-08-15 at 12:22 PM.
10-08-15, 12:55 PM
#27
Lexus Test Driver
10-09-15, 06:43 AM
#28
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
Update: The dealership made good - I got a reimbursement check in the mail from the dealership yesterday for the amount of the ticket. However, this is most likely the last time I have someone from the dealership drive my car.
10-09-15, 07:45 AM
#29
Lead Lap
Our local dealership has a program where you leave your car at the airport valet lot, and they'll come get it while you are gone and do service, etc, then bring it back before you get back.
I'll have to second guess that service now...
I'll have to second guess that service now...
10-09-15, 08:33 AM
#30
NO ONE DRIVES MY CAR EXCEPT ME! 
(ok my wife on occassion)
NO ONE!
This reminds me...I once borrowed my father in laws new (used) Sonata to pick up go buy a part at the lexus dealer. On my way there, this white SUV was driving erratically and speeding, it swerved right in front of me causing me to slam the brakes. I sped up around him, stopped the car and went to open my door, can you believe this guy hit the back of the Sonata on purpose....not once, not twice, three times!
It was an older man, about his 60's with a huge set of ***** and oblivious to what kind of harm could come to him in the real world. I walked up to the car opened the door and pulled him out as hes screaming at me in spanish (im hispanic as well). I was in a super rush and didnt want to deal with cops so I didnt do anything to him but after going off on him I just got back into the car and left. The weird thing about it was that after those hits the sonata only had one small area the size of dime slightly protruding.
If it would have been my Lexus I would probably be in jail right now.
(ok my wife on occassion)NO ONE!
This reminds me...I once borrowed my father in laws new (used) Sonata to pick up go buy a part at the lexus dealer. On my way there, this white SUV was driving erratically and speeding, it swerved right in front of me causing me to slam the brakes. I sped up around him, stopped the car and went to open my door, can you believe this guy hit the back of the Sonata on purpose....not once, not twice, three times!
It was an older man, about his 60's with a huge set of ***** and oblivious to what kind of harm could come to him in the real world. I walked up to the car opened the door and pulled him out as hes screaming at me in spanish (im hispanic as well). I was in a super rush and didnt want to deal with cops so I didnt do anything to him but after going off on him I just got back into the car and left. The weird thing about it was that after those hits the sonata only had one small area the size of dime slightly protruding.
If it would have been my Lexus I would probably be in jail right now.