united-states speeding
Speed fine in Wyoming (30mph over the limit) - What should I do now?
<p>I am a Swiss citizen, 20 years old and travelling through the U.S with a rental car.</p>
<p>Driving through the yellowstone national park in wyoming I made a really bad and stupid decision. There were 3 cars in front of me and I decided to pass them because there was absolutely no traffic on the other lane. Unfortunately, the first car was a U.S park ranger which pulled me over because I passed him way too fast.
The speed limit on the road was 45mph and I passed him with 78mph, so 33mph over the limit! The ranger wrote me a ticket which says that I have to appear in court in september... He also told me to call a number of an attorney of the US government who will tell me what the further steps will be.</p>
<p>I never got a speed fine in the U.S or in Switzerland before and I really regret what happened. I am willing to pay the fine but are not able to appear in the court because I will return to Switzerland in 2 weeks.</p>
<p>Has anyone got an idea what will happen to me? Any recommendations what to tell the attorney of the government on the phone?</p>
<p>Thanks for your help in advance! :)</p>

<p>Usually, it is possible to call a number on the ticket and arrange to plea guilty by mail or telephone for an agreed reduced fine and less serious offense classification, even if a court appearance is ordinarily required, and to then pay the fine by credit card or mail. </p>

<p>Sometimes you will need to agree to complete a traffic school (these days this can often be done online) and transmit a certificate of completion as well.</p>

<p>My daughter did essentially the same thing in Nevada (95 in a 55 zone, oh my!).</p>

<p>Call a lawyer or call the consulate and ask for advice.</p>

<p>Speeding may seem trivial, but this is really not a great time to be cavalier about being a foreigner and in violation of any United States law.</p>
