Is it possible to get out of paying a speeding ticket, IF SO,how ??

Question

speeding 65mph in 45mph zone, was driving boss' truck. told officer was not used to vehcle, he said he had no choice but to write me a citation, Something about a new mandated law requiring them to do so for anything over 60 mph.????????

Answer 1

1. What not to do. Please do not think "I'm guilty so there is nothing I can do" and just send in the payment by mail. This is the worst thing you can do. You will be pleading guilty and paying the highest possible fine allowed by law. You can cut your fine at least in half in most cases. It's easy to pay the lowest fine amount and save yourself hundreds of dollars.

2. The first thing you should always do, no matter what the facts are, is PLEAD NOT GUILTY and ask for a court date. You can do this by certified mail, going to the clerks window or going to the court room. You are innocent until proven guilty so make them prove your guilt. Don't do it for them. There are numerous ways they can screw up and your ticket will get dismissed. Also with a little preparation and help you can win at the hearing or before. This will give you time to calmly consider your alternatives and make a better informed decision. It is also the first step in saving money on a fine.

3. The next thing you should do is delay the proceedings by getting as many continuances as you can. Continuances are usually fairly easy to get for things like - you're out of town, can't get off work or you are sick etc. Each continuance increases the chance that the officer won't be there which will result in your ticket being dismissed. This happens 30% to 50% of the time depending on the court. I'd take those odds in Vegas any day.

4. Every time you go to court you should be prepared to fight your ticket in case it isn't continued and the officer is present. Simple but effective preparation is covered in my new book.

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Answer 2

Only thing to do is to contest it at the court and put a doubt in the judge's mind. If so, you win. A trick, usually works: All the machines in the world ( in this case, the radar ), can make mistakes - their's no way we can be sure it's 100% accurate.

If the problem is that you can't afford it, at the court, you can ask to pay a certain amount every month or you can also do community work.

But do something, because if not, it'll turn out as a warrant.

Answer 3

You not only were over 60, but 20 mph over speed limit usually determines justification for reckless driving in most states. Doubt if you'll get out of this one

Answer 4

Go to jail ..do not pass go...do not collect 200.00...or pay the ticket, ..look down at your speed odometer that is why its there........but seriously its up to the judge, sometimes they will let you take defensive driving, but that is just as expensive, all you can do is plea your case with the judge unless you know someone in high places......

Answer 5

20 miles over isn't a casual slipup. Just pay the ticket and watch your speed carefully from now on.

Answer 6

You could challenge it. If the officer who wrote the ticket doesn't show up, you get out of it. I guess a lot of times they don't show. It's worth a try.

Answer 7

Purchase the book "Beat that Ticket" by Nolo Press. It works.

Answer 8

You can do community service in place of paying. Or you can speak with the judge and try to see if you could get off but thats highly unlikely that he/she would do that!!!

Answer 9

Ask the prosecutor / D.A. to send you to driving school. You just pay court costs, the costs for driving school, and the case is dismissed.

Answer 10

65 in a 45 is very dangerous, dont speed next time