I was pulled over for doing 46 in a 30 zone...this is a speed which i never thought id get pulled over for...i was one of the few cars on the road...i didn't really see the cop until he was right behind me and even when he flashed his lights i thought it was for someone else...i'm under 21 and first offender...the ticket is $210...i couldn't believe it...the cop asked if i wanted him to show me the calibration of the radar gone...i said no since i didn't really see the point...and i just learned that saying you're sorry and didn't know you were going that fast is an admission of guilt...i planned on going to court but when i think about it i'm not really sure what my defense would be...other than hoping the cop doesn't show up...all things considered, should I still go to court or pay the $210...the cop also said something about it not affecting my record but i was too out of it to really listen...thanks in advance for your input...
2007-12-25 02:29:05 · 10 answers · asked by unpredictedmystery 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Your "rule of thumb" in Georgia is 10% over is permissable. When there is traffic, going at the flow of the traffic is also permissable. 16 miles over is way over permissable limits. If you were in a community, work area, or school zone. 210 is about right. You should go to court and you may be offered a lower fine with no points. Do not, if indeed you were i the wrong, plead not gulity on this one. If you live far from the court, call the clerk of the court and ask for a reduction if finances are a problem. Don't nix the court date as you will get points and will have to pay 210 bucks plus a bench warrent. Like I said call the clerk. Many of them are authorized to reduce the fine.
2007-12-25 02:39:07 · answer #1 · answered by Al 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have to ask this one.... how would you not think you would ever get pulled over for doing 16 miles over the speed limit? I would just pay the fine and count it as a lesson. You really should have been going slower, what if a child had run out into the road in front of you? There are reasons for speed limits in residential or urban areas.
Chances are, if you do fight it and lose (IE, the cop shows up), you're also responsible for court costs, which would run you over the $210 you are already paying out.
2007-12-25 11:10:04 · answer #2 · answered by Lev8mysoul 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can spare the money just pay the ticket. I'm from Georgia and the cops are horrible. If you don't really want to pay for the ticket go to court and maybe the cop won't show. But bring the money just in case. I wouldn't worry about your defense because you aren't going to lose your lisence or anything. And the only thing that is really going to help you is if the cop is a no show. This ticket will affect your record. A speed of 11 or below will not affect your record. 16 over will. Next time you get pulled over DON'T SAY ANTHING BUT "Yes sir" or "No sir." They will ALWAYS write what you say on the ticket and use it in court.
2007-12-25 10:37:45 · answer #3 · answered by ariahimar 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you go to court they will probably drop it to a 39 in a 30 which is a 2 point ticket. If it is a work zone infraction, it won't take any points off of your license but it will count as insurance points. Your insurance will go up. If it was in a small town with a city cop and you really want to fight it, ask for his radar certification. But if he is certified, they might not reduce the fine because you tried to get out of it. Good luck!
2007-12-25 10:41:38 · answer #4 · answered by william d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Going to court and hoping that the officer doesn't show up is not a defense. The judge can and probably will enforce the fine without the officers presence.
Pay the fine, learn the lesson and move on.
2007-12-25 10:55:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What helped me on a ticket was I went to court and said: I know that I am guilty of exceeding the maximum speed limit, however I do not believe that I was actually going 46 miles per hour. (The 'do not believe' is an important non threatening statement).
The judge just gave me traffic school and it was not entered into my record!
2007-12-25 10:36:45 · answer #6 · answered by mermeliz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No point in going to court if you were doing 46 in a 30. I've had two speeding tickets in my life. I just paid 'em. I was going too fast, and I shouldn't do that.
2007-12-25 10:38:30 · answer #7 · answered by Derail 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt go to court unless you have something of a solid defence, you could end up paying even more, just pay the ticket and keep your eyes on your mirrors next time!
2007-12-25 10:32:58 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Speed Limit signs are posted for a reason. Obey them and you won't have a problem. I am 51 years old and have never gotten a ticket because I pay attention.
2007-12-25 10:39:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to court and try to get the fines lower
2007-12-25 10:31:18 · answer #10 · answered by Mia 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋