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Jul 11, 2012 | 11:06 AM

#31

Just Dave

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From: Spring Hill, Fl

Years ago I got a ticket out there for 45 in a 35. The problem was is that I was in a 45 zone and had been for over a block. I took pictures of the 45 zone and Addresses and the next zone where it changed to 35, literally miles down the road. Went to court knowing I had it in the bag but the judge cut me off in the middle of what I was saying, threatened to charge me with contempt if I did not shut up. He refused to review my evidence and said that "his officers would not make a mistake like that". In other words, I got screwed. Hope you have better luck than I did.

Jul 11, 2012 | 11:25 AM

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MidnitEvil

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From: Joliet, Illinois

The only argument that will work with a judge around here is "I was not speeding".

Jul 11, 2012 | 05:56 PM

#33

zion

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From: South Carolina

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Originally Posted by oldairboater

Go to court plead guilty and tell them you want to do the time. Can't be that long. They feed you, give you a bed and possibly all the sex you can give or take. If you can fight off the romance then you can save some money.

That right there is the best/worst advice ever!!! Bravo!!!

Jul 11, 2012 | 08:41 PM

#34

Mr. Lucky

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From: Delaware

To the OP, I don't guarantee results, but try a Trial by Declaration. You have nothing to lose. Another option if you haven't had any violations in the last 18 months is to request traffic school, which in most jurisdictions can be completed online. Traffic school = a guilty plea though... you will have to pay the fine plus the cost of school, but it keeps the points off.

Jul 11, 2012 | 10:17 PM

#35

bluelineman

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Originally Posted by DTCOOPER

Here in Texas, a camera ticket carries the same "penalties" as a parking ticket.. Meaning no matter what it's for, it's not a moving violation...

Must have credible witness to be charged as a moving violation.. At least that's what the JP in Smith County told me last year..

Yep. I got one of those. It said on the form that it was a civil penalty only.

Jul 12, 2012 | 03:25 AM

#36

DonN

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From: Manila, Philippines

First time offense, just pay the ticket. Not worth your time to go to court and insurance premiums wont go up on the few points. If you get another ticket in next 3 years (I forget when the points drop off in CA), then ask for traffic school. I got more than a few tickets when I lived in LA.