I was speeding, going 70 in a 55, i know that it is 15 over, but it was my first ticket ever, isnt there a way to get it lower...
2007-01-16 14:01:41 · 12 answers · asked by natasha c 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
GO TO COURT! A judge will normally lower a ticket if you show up to court looking presentable and well mannered. Just acknowledge that you were speeding and don't get rude with the officer and judge. I live in South Carolina and I'm not sure if its the same everywhere. Whenever I have been issued a ticket in the past I went to court and the judge lowered it by $300. In SC, if the officer doesn't show up then the ticket is thrown out. You can also ask for community service if you can't afford to pay anything. Hope this helps :)
2007-01-16 14:06:14 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Natasha, suck it up, if you got a ticket pay it, ask that the judges recommendation is that no pts be issued on your record but seriously, the PO who wrote up your violation for speeding will be there with judge and yourself as well and will have something to say, thats how the system works even for 1st timers,
How do you contest speeding when most patrol units have on board video /CTV's that record every single thing that takes place during the course of their individual shift on the road. Im surprised he didnt write you for wreckless driving, endangerment, and other infractions and believe me theres a big list of them, so pay your cash, smile real pretty the PO has you on camera to begin with.
You dont need to hire an attorney for a speeding ticket good grief, some of you posting that comment are not thinking, she already has to 150 bucks for a speeding ticket most attorneys I know have a 2-500 hrly charge, good God already, in regards to what to do be honesy, "your honor, I was speeding, I was wrong, end of discussion." You'll be on your merry way but remember this everything that happens in a court can be suspectible to freedom of information so let's keep your head and mouth together on court day
2007-01-16 14:14:32 · answer #2 · answered by defenseonly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you WERE speeding. The only other option that you have is to plead no contest. If you have a good record you will still need to pay the fine but you will generally not get the points. You can always ask for an extension if necessary. Where I am from, it must be in writing. I have never seen a request denied.
2007-01-16 14:12:09 · answer #3 · answered by mikey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What state are you in?
If you show up to court, you can negotiate in exchange for pleading guilty.
In California, you can ask for a lower fine, but they normally won't let you off with a lower fine and let you go to traffic school. It's usually one or the other. You have to show up to court and ask in person, tho.
In other states, you can do both. Or, if they have multiple points, you can ask for no points and just the fine (which may be cheaper overall if you add in insurance costs).
In CA, getting a lawyer for a speeding ticket is just a waste of money. In other states, it can be worth it.
2007-01-16 14:10:54 · answer #4 · answered by Linkin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about this.
Accept responsibility for your error, show some personal integrity and pay the fine. Learn the lesson and don't speed.
70 in a 55, geeze.
How fast do you drive through a school zone?
2007-01-16 14:06:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hire an attorney. Or, you can approach the judge and tell him you'll plead guilty with no contest to a ticket for 69 in a 55, or you'll fight the ticket as it is. All they're interested in is easy money, so he'll allow it, and it'll go easier on your insurance.
2007-01-16 14:06:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is your first offense your coverage will no longer likely bypass up. in spite of if, look in courtroom until eventually now the site visitors commissioner on the date specific and contest it. An assistant DA would be there which will assist you and plead on your behalf. there's a great danger which you will purely pay the positive and the factors isn't charged on your checklist. in case you purely pay the positive without performing you're pleading accountable and the coverage company will obtain a checklist of that.
2016-12-13 09:38:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you have to be present for the hearing. I have to admit, I got one for speeding as well. At court they reduced it from $125.00 to $70.00. Not bad at all. Get there on time, it's not a big deal, the judges are cool. What they want is for people to show up at the hearing.(I'm not sure if it's actually called hearing) But if you got a citation to court make sure you get there. It will result in a deduction of your fee.
2007-01-16 14:09:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose you could go to traffic school. That's an option in California anyway.
My advice is to pay the ticket, learn your lesson, and don't speed again.
2007-01-16 14:05:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to court and take a lawyer for contention purposes some times if the officer does not show up for court it can either be thrown out our reduced depending on the mood of the judge...
As a general rule though the fine must be paid and points assessed...
2007-01-16 14:08:54 · answer #10 · answered by no one here gets out alive 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋