I was pulled over this morning by a CSP Trooper for allegedly speeding. I've never received a ticket for my driving or had any accidents.


To compound on this, I was driving a University vehicle (picking up someone at the airport for the University) clearly marked on the outside with name and logo with the VIP passenger in the passenger's seat.

Ticket cited me for 77 in a 65.


Here's my question.


I was driving a vehicle that I'd never driven before. It had a lot of pick up/move in it, especially compared to the old car's I've owned, and I honestly didn't realize how fast I was going.

Not using it as an excuse, but has anyone else had an experience where their perception of their speed and their actual (speedometer) speed varied? I could have sworn I wasn't exceeding the speed limit. The road I was tagged on is very very familiar to me, I've driven it at least twice a week for the last four years, and my perception by watching the road did not alarm me to my actual speed, everything seemed normal as when it is when I drive my car at the posted limit.

Bottom line is I feel like a total moron, and am completely embarrassed for being pulled over in a U car with a VIP, but I'd like to know that what I experienced isn't limited to me in this one situation. Any thoughts would be appreciated.