Help with speeding ticket?

Question

Ok i was doing 74 in a 60 , cop lasered me at 926 feet , i was wondering , since it is my first offence of any sort with driving , will i loos my lisence or just pay fine or somthing How should i go about telling judge. Please any help would be sweet, just its my first time also im a juvinile i know i have to go to court, i had my lisence since i was 16 and im 1 month away from being 18 so let me know

Answer 1

Just admit to it, pay the fine and go.

You won't have to worry about having anything taken away. You'll just have this on your record and life goes on.

Answer 2

Is traffic school an option? If so, do that, it'll cost you the same amount as the fine and a Saturday, but no points will be added to your record and you're insurance won't go up.

Since you have to go to court, you need to decide if you want to risk losing and having to pay the fines or tell the judge you'll take the traffic school option if it's available.

Once you contest the ticket, traffic school is off the table. If you contest the ticket, and you lose, you'll pay the ticket, get the points, your insurance will go up. If they cop that pulled you over doesn't show up at the hearing, you may have a good chance of getting it dismissed.

Answer 3

Some jurisdictions will allow you (a private citizen) to make a plea deal with the district attorney, some will only make deals with an attorney.

First, contact the court where your case is to be heard and find out if the DA will make a plea deal with you. If they won't deal with you, then your only way to get the ticket fixed is to contact an attorney. Look in the phone book, tv guide etc. There are a ton of traffic lawyers around. If this is your first offense, it shouldn't be too hard for the attorney to get it reduced to a non-moving violation. Your fine will most likely increase, but it won't go on your record and your insurance won't go up.

Answer 4

Speeding is extremely dangerous, and illegal.

I don't knowwhat state you're in, so perpaps you can call the dept of motor vehicles, and ask them what is the penalty.

Be aware, police and traffic court judges have seen enough bodies splattered all over the road, so don't expect a lot of sympathy.

If you go to court, dress appropriatelly, no jeans or t shirt, etc.act with respect, and admit you screwed up.

Also, with a speeding ticket, your ins premiums will go into orbit.
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A few years ago, my son in law got nailed on radar by the Pa State police. He asked a neighbor, also a state trooper how he could beat the ticket. The reply, just pay the fine.

Answer 5

In Colorado you don't talk to the judge.
Any deals you are going to make you make with the D.A.
All the D.A.s in Larimer county always give you some sort of a deal. If you don't like what they offer you then you go to trial.
They tell you before you go in the court room. It helps get people through the courts faster.
Ask around to see how it's done where you are at. Somebody with the court might let you know how they run things.
Good luck.

Answer 6

You can go see the DA, early in the morning, B4 your court date, and see if you can get the speed reduced. They may or may not do that, but it would help if they reduce it some. I pleaded guilty to 90 in a 55, and didn't lose my license, but had to pay a fine, and my insurance went up for 3 years. I had another ticket, and I went to a school, and they dropped it.
Which you can only do once in 3 years. So I can't get anymore. I have been using my cruise control, so I don't speed. I don't think you will lose them, You can try to get the speed reduced, or go to a school, if they have one, or get a lawyer if you don't want your insurance to go up. Good Luck

Answer 7

Similar thing happened to me - clean driving record then nailed with a speeding ticket. I've been told that sometimes you can contest it in court simply because it's more hassle if you appeal and make the office show, etc. But for me, I took it like a man and paid the fine. No suspended license, just a mark on my record that only after 3 years gets erased.

Answer 8

You will lose your license if the ticket becomes deliquent-and a warrant is issued. I don't know what state you're in but our juveniles have to make arrangements through juvee court and that usually means a reduced fine and classes. Take the hit, you'll be fine. And stop speeding...

Answer 9

First, ask the District Attorney/Prosecutor for a continuance and ask him if you can take a defensive driving course. It costs a little less than the ticket and takes a half of a day but it will not go on your record and your insurance rate will not go up nor will you lose points against your license.
http://www.ticketrelief.com/
http://www.trafficschoolonline.com/
http://www.opentrafficschool.com/

Answer 10

Just pay the ticket and you won't have to tell the judge anything. You will probably lose points (In Canada you do) it's only when you get to a certain number that you would have to talk to anyone about your license.

First offense, pay it as a lesson learned and slow down.

Answer 11

Um, you will probably just need to pay a fine. My boyfriend just went through the same thing. His ticket was $337. I dont know where you live, but i think it varies by state and by how far over the speed limit you were. Good luck and slow down.