how long do you have to take your speeding ticket to court?
918454
5, 10 or 15 days usually depends on the state and or county or city,\n\nhere it's 10 days thats working days.
982754
<>1.  I don't know what you mean by "Civil Infraction ticket" but if you were cited for speeding, then that's what you'll be fined for.  The judge can't "change" it into anything else.  2. You probably cannot get out of the ticket for a wrong birthdate, since there is probably sufficient info to track you down.  If the cop wrote "Actual Radar 100" then that's your speed...he didn't give you any "break" like he promised.  You might want to consult a lawyer to help you decide how to deal with this.  Points will most assuredly raise your insurance!\nJust saw your additional Qs:  You can try to schedule for when he is "unavailable" but it might come back to bite you.  If he doesn't show up and you request a hearing, it might get thrown out.  And I'm not sure about the jury trial...it depends on your jurisdiction.
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.
294930
Dont Speed - Then you wont have a ticket in the first place
833214
You will have to look for the phone number on the ticket\n\nCall that and set a traffic court date.  You will speak with a judge and just explain your situation.  99% chance it will get thrown out as most people who were in the wrong wouldn't go through all the effort of going to court.
923231
He doesn't have to pay the court before leaving. In Massachusetts if you choose to appeal a speeding ticket you see a court magistrate before you get to an actual judge. They use this method to weed out the frivolous cases. At the court magistrate a state trooper will be there (not the one who issued the ticket) and all he will simply do is read what is basically on your ticket. The court magistrate will then ask you to state your side. If the magistrate rules in your favor, you are of course all set. They can also reduce the amount of your ticket (but you'll still face insurance surcharges). If you are not satisfied with the outcome you can appeal it once more to an actual judge. If you choose to do this you HAVE to pay a court fee of $20 at this time. At the real hearing you will be allowed to submit evidence, testify, and the officer who ticketed you will HAVE to show up or the case will be ruled in your favor by default. \nI came across this question because I just happened to be looking up speeding tickets today because I actually just won my case in front of the magistrate today by default. The state trooper said that "The commonwealth of massachusetts is not prepared to proceeed with this case today" and the magistrate said "ok then you're found not responsible." If your friend takes it to trial and he loses he then has a 20 day period to pay the fine or he can ask for an extention...anyway hope this helps.
712985
Hmmm.... let's see... about 6 in about 20 years of driving... yes, sadly, they were all fair... completely accurate.  I was, indeed, speeding.  I have not, however, gotten a ticket for every time I've  deserved one... I have sped more often than I have been ticketed for speeding... so when I've been ticketed, I have no reason to complain.
657218
This probably depends on the state in which you reside. I think the rule of thumb is seven years.\nHowever, in many states, this can be done quicker. You can appeal to the state that the offense occurred in and petition them to allow you to apply for traffic school. If permission is granted and you successfully complete the course. The traffic ticket is removed from your record.
327519
Every time you get a ticket, the different offenses will translate into different points. I believe after 12 pts, you get your license taken away??
1016131
A year, or year and  a half. Unless you pay a fine/fee to speed up the process
853365
Obviously, if you plan to fight the ticket, you will have to appear in SC to the issuing court.  Otherwise, you can only pay the ticket. \n\nFirst of all, call the court which issued the ticket and ask if receiving a citation in their state will reflect on the driving record and point system of your state. If so, or if you already know they do, then you have only one choice to appear in court to fight the ticket. If they do not, then you can let it go since it will not reflect your record.\n\nIn some cases, the court can change a court appearance date but usually for a legitimate reason such as health issues.  Ask them when you call about the driving record. \n\nIf you appear in court, Arrive early and ask to speak with the officer who issued the citation. Explain to him your concerns about points and how a higher insurance premium will hurt you financially, since you are a college student. Many officer are sympathetic to this and will help you out. Then he can suggest a lesser charge such as "Impeding Traffic", which is a "NO POINT" violation. But ask him what can be done to avoid the points. REMEMBER: you will not avoid paying a fine. Your only concern is points and higher insurance premium. The courts want their money and they will receive it. Once you and the officer agree to a lesser charge, he/she will notify the magistrate/judge. Then when your turn arrives to appear before the judge, he/she will ask how you plead and you indicate a guilty charge on the deciding charge agreed with the officer. In many cases, the judge will already have that lesser charge in front of him or the officer will speak up first and offer it. Then the judge will ask if you agree. He may then impose the cost of the fine with no points added to your record. Pay the fine and learn a lesson.\n\nVERY IMPORTANT: This method has a better chance of working "IF" you already have a clean driving record. The courts are usualy happy to help people maintain a clean record. If your driving record is flawed, if may not work, but it still won't hurt to appear in court if you can.
832589
Depends on the state and how fast you were going. We'd need to know those first. But I do know if your state uses the point system, you may be looking at a suspension due to the tickets.
416748
You need to speak with an attorney who practices in the area.  State law regulating how tickets are handled differs.  For example, in Washington state, speeding isn't criminal - it is civil.  As such, individuals don't have typical rights afforded in criminal trials.  This can impact the ability to transfer your case.  Moreover, since you were cited for going 101 mph, it might be worth the cost of an attorney to make sure no ticket remains on your record for insurance purposes.  Check your local bar association for an attorney and cross check against Martindale to see the attorney's qualifications and rating based on experience.
297934
For future reference, you need to find out how the officer knew how fast you were going.  If he got you on radar, ask to see the radar.  \nRemember that you have a right to face your accuser so that radar gun is your accuser, if it has been cleared then there is no evidence that you were truly going that fast.\n\nThis time I would go to court.  it might be nice to have some witmesses there, but you need to realize that most family member would lie to help out their son or grandson.\nBut there is a chance that the officer won't show up and in that case you again have a right to face your accuser, so most times the fine is droped or waived.  \n\nI would suggest dressing up for court, respect the Judge, he is the one who will deceide not the officer if the ticket will stand.\n\nGood luck
721838
happens all the time, next time just pay the ticket, unless you want to contest it in court.
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.
711626
Generally, if you take the ticket to court and have a reasonably good driving record you can plead no contest to the ticket. Generally the judge will withold the points and you still have to pay the fine. This is how it works in Florida.