I got caught speeding! 70 in a 55. Is it worth it to go to court?
925989
Traffic courts won't be able to see that you have a ticket in another state.  So, yes, you should go to court for the ticket because most likely they will reduce your speed to 60-something which will bring the fine down.
557334
I believe it would depend on-IF you add court cost,or  just the ticket itself.Are other citations added in as well? I almost got five years for what the officer (claimed to be "fleeing and alluding").High risk insurance an issue as well?Attorney fees start at about $5000 just for a retainer each of my four reckless endangerments(165-mph in a 35-mph zone)for instance.I got one ticket in Tennessee $5 fine $90 cort cost 17 years ago. P.S. not to mention car impound fees.  All just a wasted youth!!!
832174
Pay the ticket and buy a pair of lighter shoes.  I would have tossed your sorry butt in the slammer until Saturday, and then sent you off with the ticket.  Idiots who travel almost 50% over the speed limit deserve jail time.
680561
It is possible that if the DA's office is cooperating with you, the court might grant a coram nobis petition.  I've never seen or heard of it in traffic, but it may happen.\n\nHowever, as you only have this one, last shot in a tricky area of law, be smart, spend the $400 and have an attorney do it, so it gets done right.\n\nThe reason you have to do the petition is that you did not do the "speeding ticket" in question right.  Had you done so, you wouldn't be in the fix you are now.
743812
I bet all those people suggesting you should contest it or ignore it are the same people who complain that the police spend too much time sorting out paperwork rather than catching proper criminals.\n\nYou were caught speeding, so just take your punishment like a man, not a wimp, and let the police get on with their job.
452576
I suggest contacting the Judge or his Judicial Assistant. Explain your situation and ask if the Judge may be willing to postpone the court date until your husband returns from reserve training. If the answer is yes, save some money and pay the ticket on or before Court. If the answer is no, be prepared to mail a money order or cashiers check. Most judges will not remit fine/costs unless you appear in Court and have a very good reason. Remember, you are probably one of a thousand traffic cases the Judge hears each month - and you probably aren't the only one with extraordinary circumstances. Another suggestion is to inquire about driving school. \n\nI am not aware of anything that would prevent the speeding ticket from appearing on your driving record. Each State's Department of Public Safety/Legislators determine how many points a traffic offense is. It may be 2 points in North Carolina, and 3 points in Maryland. I am pretty sure that the State that issued your driver's license would determine the amount of points placed against you based on what is standard for a speeding ticket in your home state.
1147016
I am not sure what it is you are really looking to hear because one ticket makes your driving looks bad but, If you mean when an officer put your plates in his computer and make the computer crash, I think it takes a lot more than just four tickets...\nI think you are still okay...\nJust be more aware of your surroundings that's all....
124109
Depending on what state you live in, a speeding ticket normally is one (1) point.    If you are driving in excess of perhaps 25-35 miles over the speed limit, the police officer can charge you with reckless driving instead of speeding, in which case that ticket would be a "2-pointer" and considered a MAJOR violation.    In California, you usually cannot go to traffic school for a MAJOR moving violation.    Anyone's driving record with two (2) or more points on it is considered a "non-good driver" and is not eligible for the good driver discounts available on most auto insurance policies.    Minor moving violations usually increase the premium on an auto policy anywhere from $60 to $80 dollars every 6-months, unless you ask the court if you can take the option of going to traffic school.    Minor moving violations stay on your record for three (3) years and should not be charged to you or your policy after that.   MAJOR moving violations stay on your record seven (7) years (as driving information history to prospective insurance carriers and the public) but can only be charged to you and your policy for up to three (3) years.\n\nP.S.  Accidents stay on your record for three (3) years, regardless of fault.  It is imperative that a police report be obtained for insurance company purposes to prove "at-fault" or "not-at-fault" liability when submitting claims to carriers.
742551
Depends on how much the ticket is.  Seems like you have a good case, weather or not you can tell your side to the judge. Sometimes, you talk to a person before the court and they make recommendations.  If you want to fight, write your facts down before hand and go for it. Otherwise, if it's not too much $$, write it and the experience off. Sorry, to hear your situation, doesn't sound fair from your side.  Best of luck
775881
Chances are you will get points on your license.  Your insurance is also likely to go up.  Regardless of whether or not someone was tailgating you, YOU were speeding, so it's your fault.
1098957
you should have went in those 30 days and more and likely that is what a judge is going to say. he is  probably going to make you pay the ticket anyway plus court fees so if i was you i would just pay the ticket.
716788
Hey dude - Sorry to hear about the ticket.  I got a couple things for ya:\n\n1.) You said you think you weren't doing more than 85.  So you know, most speedometers in vehicles are off between 5-7MPH.  Unless you have a calibrated speedometer (like cop cars) your indicated speed is probably not what you are actually doing.  Be careful.\n\n2.)  I have never heard of them changing this type of violation to a non-moving violation.  I think the route you should attempt to take is to go to court and respectfully and in a non-argumentative manner, request the fine/speed be reduced due to whatever circumstances you feel are appropriate.  A lower speed will possibly reduce the points.\n\nThe key is be humble and respectful.  The worst thing that can happen is the court will say no.  Doesn't hurt to ask though.\n\nGood luck.
818040
Were you doing 100 MPH?  If you were, plead guilty and be done with it.  If you have a lawyer, he can't do much of anything for you anyways.  He'll just charge you more $$$ to show up in court.  At the most he may be able to get the speed lowered to have the points reduced, but you can ask the judge to to that anyway; most of them will.  You should be lucky you didn't get charged for reckless driving as well.  I would have put you in jail for speeding at 30 over and charged you for reckless driving.
970143
Can't speak for Ohio, but in Michigan going 26 miles an hour over the speed limit is either careless driving or reckless driving.  They both carry heavy fines and a lot of points on your license.  It's VERY rare in Michigan that someone goes to jail for careless or reckless driving unless there was an accident involved and someone got hurt.  \n\nWARNING:  I promise you that you WILL go to jail if you miss your court date, so don't miss it.  Your best bet is to show up for court, admit responsibility, and explain why you were going so fast.  If you didn't have good reason for speeding, be sure to tell the judge that you realize you shouldn't have been going that fast.  People who own up to their mistakes and take responsibility for them are more likely to get leniency from a judge.  It's the people who show no remorse or go in with an attitude that always end up getting punished to the fullest extent of the law.
265114
I would hire a high-priced lawyer and fight the fine. If you are still found guilty, you should petition to have the fine reduced to the customary $43.21.\n\nOne defense you should bring up is whether you were simply "on" your catamaran as opposed to being "in" your catamaran. \n\nThe Penal code states clearly:\n\nIf your are in your catamaran while it is in excess of 101.7 MPH, you are subject to a $50 fine. If your are on your catamaran while it is in excess of 101.7 MPH, you are subject to a fine of $43.21.
222794
If you have deep pockets, take it to court with a lawyer at your side, they can usually get them reduced or expunged.  In most states, you have the option of supervision and the way that works is: if you keep a clean driving record over a pre-set amount of time the violation will not go on your record.  You are usually required to pay the fine, but in the name of court or administration costs.  Sometimes you are required to attend a one day driving school, however I believe that can be done on line.  It sounds like a hassle, I know, but no more than your insurance premiums increasing because of a bad driving record.  See, they get you either way!
459775
You'd probably be better of the pay the ticket.  If you go to court you may have to pay court costs as well as the fine.