Would I be better off pleading guilty w/ an explanation for my speeding ticket an just go to a waiver hearing?

Question

I recently got my first (maryland) speeding ticket. The cop lowered my speed from going 76 in a 55 to 64 in a 55 zone. Very nice, but still one point that I would like to try to get off. I see there is an option to go to a waiver hearing where the cop wont be there, the sole point is to impose a "sentence". Is that a better option then going to regular traffic court? I mean, I'm already going to be pleading guilty anyways...

Answer 1

If you've got an explanation:
"There really WAS a 'fire`, etc."
The penalty might be waived or lessened,
but it had better be good.
You are trying to convince the Judge that the
situation justified endangering others.

Answer 2

A person shall not operate a vehicle at a speed that, with regard to the actual and potential dangers existing, is more than that which is reasonable and prudent under the conditions. Tran. '21-801(a). All Speed Law Violations are Misdemeanors. Tran. '27-101(a). Fine is not more than $500 Tran. '27-101(b). If a person accumulates 8 points (16 points if the offender is required to drive in the course of their employment) or 12 points (19 points if the offender is required to drive in the course of employment) within 2 years, they are subject respectively to either a license suspension or revocation. Tran. ''16-404(a)(3) & 16-405(b) An initial suspension is from 2 to 30 days; a subsequent suspension is from 15 to 90 days. A person, who has had their license revoked, is subject to the following revocation periods: 6 months if it is the offender's first revocation; 1 year if it is the offender's second revocation; 18 months if it is the offender's third revocation; and, 2 years of it is the offender's fourth or subsequent revocation. Tran. ''16-208(b) Note: For persons <18 years old, suspension is for 6 months if they accumulate 6 points and is for 1 year if they accumulate 2 additional points. Tran. '16-206(b) These suspensions may be modified (i.e., they are not mandatory). Tran. '16-206(c)(5) The following points are assessed for speeding offenses and speed related law violations: Speeding ≥10 MPH over the posted speed limit-2 points; reckless driving-6 points; speeding ≥30 MPH over the posted speed limit-5 points; participating in a race or speed contest on a highway-5 points; exceeding the 65 MPH posted speed limit by ≥20 MPH-5 points; for any other traffic law (moving) violation not contributing to an accident-1 point; and, for any other traffic law (moving) violation contributing to an accident-3 points. Tran. '16-402(a).

Answer 3

If you did it I would plead guilty.