Speeding tickets are part of driving on the roads. From time to time for a variety of reasons, you may end up being pulled over for speeding. Maybe it's your first ticket or you are sure what to do, but there are some tips to help you make the best decisions on how to deal with your speeding violation.
Your basic two options in most jurisdictions it to pay the ticket or to fight the ticket. Paying the ticket involves admitting guilt, getting points against your driving record, and most likely having higher insurance rates. Fighting the ticket can result in lower fines, less penalties, traffic school alternatives, and even getting the ticket thrown out. Each of these can save some money on fines and insurance rates.
If you feel that the ticket was unfair, it's acceptable to take the ticket to court and try to defend yourself. What are some common defenses that someone can do?
It's a good idea to know your local areas laws. Each city may have different laws on how to prove that you were speeding. You can attack just one of these points in court and win your case if the judge believes you.
One defense is that you may not have known the speeding limit in the area because it wasn't posted properly. If you feel this may be the case, go back to the area you were pulled over as soon as possible and look for the missing or blocked speed limit sign. Sometimes officers make mistakes on school zone times. If your ticket has a time outside the time the school zone is in effect, this can get you off the ticket.
If nothing else, at least ask for traffic school as this will save your driving record and not impact your insurance rates. If you haven't had a poor driving record, this is normally an option than can be granted.
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