Los Angeles speeding ticket. Go to court or not? What's there to lose?

Hello all,



I am an MBA student and I recently got a speeding ticket for going 54mph on a 35mph limit street. This was a big (8 lanes) street and the traffic was going with a similar speed. I maybe speeded up a little more in order to avoid another car that was about to crash on me while trying to change lanes.



I am a new driver - have had my license for about a year and this is my first ticket. I don't even get parking tickets. I never run and I always obey the traffic laws.



I ask you if you don't mind to please read the whole story at http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AokSh4ByKZyXs2xaaNOMfMLsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20080823025749AAFN9XE



The ticket is expensive and I can't afford it easily. What I am even more concerned about though is the point that I am going to get.



I am asking for your advice. I know how to fight the ticket - I don't know if that will help me though.



Thank you in advance.







Los Angeles speeding ticket. Go to court or not? What's there to lose?
First of all. All those internet sites telling you how to beat speeding tickets usually don't work. The fact is, all officers are trained to use the radar, all radars are calibrated in accordance with the manufacturers specs and all officers have testified in court. It's not likely the officer who wrote you the ticket is a rookie and this is his first time around.



I can't speak for other officers, but I took all my training seriously, I use my equipment properly and I always write tickets to people who I am sure violated the law....As such, I have only lost one speeding ticket in court. And I'm not one to blame other people, but the prosecutor on that one was an idiot and didn't do his job. (The person argued that the speed limit was 55 when it was in fact 45 and had been 45 for 1.5 miles before I checked his speed. I brought the evidence to prove it was posted 45 up and down that road, but the prosecutor for whatever reason didn't introduce it)



From what I've heard though, California isn't too hard on first time speeders and you will likely be offered traffic court that will probably cost less than a speeding conviction and you won't get any points on your license.Los Angeles speeding ticket. Go to court or not? What's there to lose?
What about if you go to court and explain that you don't have the money right now to pay for the ticket? I mean, I don't know how it works, but you know..maybe they'll give you some time or another way to pay off the ticket?
You have nothing to lose there are no court costs and maybe the police wont show up which would get you a dismissal, if he does plan on showing up the state often offers you a plea (reduced fine) to keep the cop from having to attend.
If you do not pay the ticket, you will lose your license. You need to make arrangements to pay the fine over time and get it done and out of your life.
If this is your first moving violation, fight the ticket! All states I know of drop the ticket if it is either your first or your first in 3 to 5 years. There is a site I will give you that helps you fight a speeding ticket. Did the officer get you on radar? If so you can request they have their certification to use the equipment with them and that it is up to date.

Hope the site helps. If you find they do not want to drop the ticket you can offer community service in place of a fine.



http://www.speedtrap.org/ticket/index.ht
Most often officers just give you the ticket for the violation regardless of the reason for it. You know the old saying: ';tell it to the judge'; It is definitely worth it going to court and doing so. You have nothing to lose. If the cop does not show up, the ticket is dismissed. Right now though, cities are desperate for money and are less likely to dismiss or reduce fees. Since this is your first offense, you may need to do traffic school and it won't go in your record. You still need to pay it. Be prepared to have it cost much more than the amount written on your ticket. They add additional fees that are ridiculously high. The best approach to take in court is not to make excuses but simply and honestly to explain what happened and inform the judge that being a student you don't have enough money to pay for the ticket. He may offer community service hours or reduce the amount.

Good Luck to you
In Los Angeles, you must pay the bail amount, which is also the same amount as the fine. And even if you want to fight the case, you still have to pay the bail amount in advance of and/or on the court date.



If you do not pay the bail/fine and/or blow off the court date, a warrant will be issued for your arrest. Further, the warrant issued will also result in a point added to your drivers license!



Best advice: pay the fine, plus a small additional fee to attend traffic school. After you complete traffic school, which can be done on-line for about $15 dollars, the point will be removed. If you do not have the funds now, request a continuance. But you better get the money together by the next court date.



Why are the points an issue? Because the DMV can suspend or revoke your privilege to drive... and your insurance will increase.

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