This is my first speeding ticket, I was in a hurry and didn't notice the cop. She didn't write down how much would it be, as I said before, I got caught going 60 in a 40 mph zone. Is there anyway I can find out how much it will be? What's the most that it can be? Is there like a base fine where it increases depending how fast I was going over the speed limit? I'm a college student so money is tight. Also is there an extra fee to go to traffic school or is it included when you pay the fine? Do I still need to attend court even if I'm going to just pay it and go to traffic school? Any helpful advice would be great. Thanks.
2007-02-21 11:11:49 · 8 answers · asked by jct_21187 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
The ticket is probably about 125. You will also have to pay for traffic school to get it off your record. I would suggest comedy traffic school.
2007-02-21 11:14:52 · answer #1 · answered by agavemike 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I've had the "almost" same incident ocurr to me. I was traveling through NC 22mph over the posted speed. The best thing to do is either, talk the prosecuter before the trial (usually only a few minutes before the hearing) ALONE, or plead guilty and hope they're unwilling to fight the case and simply reduce the fine and points. Or, you could even contact a local lawyer to fight the case for you in hopes that they know the prosecutor better than most, and get points knocked off given this is your first offence.
also, check the books... you maybe able to get the charge changed to careless operation which is no points, but a hefty fine. the point of doing this is to get around the insurance increase...
and on the last note.. you could always contact a lawyer and find out how they propose to do what they do and simply mimic that...
2007-02-21 11:18:49 · answer #2 · answered by cbcamp87 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The fine will generally be somewhere between $200-$400. I got caught going 85 in a 65mph zone and my ticket was $385. Then you have to pay to go to traffic school. Total investment of the ticket = $450. OUCH.
2007-02-21 11:15:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, in California, your first traffic violation is usually around one hundred and something dollars. Traffic school is paid on the day that you go. It's like 40 bucks or so. Just be careful, because every traffic violation you get after this will automatically go up. My last violation was around 500 dollars. So I would definitely recommend being careful.
2007-02-21 11:19:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will be mailed a letter by the court containing a court date, whether or not you will have to appear, the amount of the fine, and traffic school info if available for your infraction, which it should be. Expect anywhere from 1-300 + cost of traffic school.
2007-02-21 11:18:46 · answer #5 · answered by peersignal 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dont pay anything!!! Always and I mean Always! fight a speeding ticket. You wont lose anything fighting it. If the cop doesnt show up which 75% of the time doesnt, you will be off the hook. If he does then oh well you still try to fight it at the end even if you lose you will still have to pay the original fine. But trust me fight it. Its worth the try always. My last victory was a 105 in a 65. So you see its possible. FIGHT IT!!!!! like I said you wont lose anything trying.
2007-02-21 11:47:59 · answer #6 · answered by juan68701 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Approximately $266.00. Pay it and go to traffic school and it won't show on your record for insurance purposes. Good luck.
2007-02-21 11:19:14 · answer #7 · answered by chuck_junior 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just call the courthouse, get the amount then mail it in. Used to be if you mailed it in, they gave you a discount.
2007-02-21 11:26:37 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋