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Hello,
I would first like to thank you in advance for reading this.
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On the 5th of August, I received a ticket in Virginia for speeding (57/35). In the area I was speeding, the speed changes from 55 to 45 to 35 within a mile. I had my cruise control set at 55 and wasn't paying attention to my surroundings. To be honest, I had never traveled on the route before and completely missed the 35 mph sign! I was motioned to pull over within vision of a 45 mph speed limit sign (though I was guilty of 55 mph in a 35). When the officer questioned me if I knew the speed limit, I replied that I had my cruise control set and wasn't paying attention. The officer returned with a speeding ticket and instructed me how to pay the ticket through the mail.
-The officer was very professional and kind, which made the ticketing process as pleasant as it could be. I can't blame anyone besides myself for this one!
The question, as my topic states, is: Will honesty help me in court?
I wish I could say that this is my first speeding ticket! I actually just received my first speeding ticket a week before this offense
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(I'm a 23 year old male/Active Duty Coast Guard BTW). I had been ticketed over a year ago for failing to obey a highway sign, which was actually my first ticket ever!
I will be traveling to VA on the 14th of this month to appear in traffic court, hoping the judge will reduce the possible 4 demerits that would otherwise be automatically deducted from my current VA license. I plan on pleading guilty and communicating to the judge that I am a safe and courteous driver with a relatively clean driving record who made an honest mistake. I will however, explain how I received the ticket and ask for his gracious mercy!
Thanks again for reading and for your responses in advance! If you have any additional advice or an idea to help me reduce points or costs (traffic school?) post up!
, Craig http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
Update: I pleaded guilty and the judge reduced my ticket from 57/35 to 44/35 (-13 MPH!) and my fine from $165.00 to $105.00 (processing fees included!). 6 points to 3 points!
I'll say it was worth traveling two hours to go to court!
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BTW- everyone who told the truth got their tickets reduced and everyone who told a story didn't.
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(hmmm...)
Modified by craigalangibson at 6:05 PM 9-14-2005
I would first like to thank you in advance for reading this.
On the 5th of August, I received a ticket in Virginia for speeding (57/35). In the area I was speeding, the speed changes from 55 to 45 to 35 within a mile. I had my cruise control set at 55 and wasn't paying attention to my surroundings. To be honest, I had never traveled on the route before and completely missed the 35 mph sign! I was motioned to pull over within vision of a 45 mph speed limit sign (though I was guilty of 55 mph in a 35). When the officer questioned me if I knew the speed limit, I replied that I had my cruise control set and wasn't paying attention. The officer returned with a speeding ticket and instructed me how to pay the ticket through the mail.
-The officer was very professional and kind, which made the ticketing process as pleasant as it could be. I can't blame anyone besides myself for this one!
The question, as my topic states, is: Will honesty help me in court?
I wish I could say that this is my first speeding ticket! I actually just received my first speeding ticket a week before this offense
I will be traveling to VA on the 14th of this month to appear in traffic court, hoping the judge will reduce the possible 4 demerits that would otherwise be automatically deducted from my current VA license. I plan on pleading guilty and communicating to the judge that I am a safe and courteous driver with a relatively clean driving record who made an honest mistake. I will however, explain how I received the ticket and ask for his gracious mercy!
Thanks again for reading and for your responses in advance! If you have any additional advice or an idea to help me reduce points or costs (traffic school?) post up!
, Craig http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
Update: I pleaded guilty and the judge reduced my ticket from 57/35 to 44/35 (-13 MPH!) and my fine from $165.00 to $105.00 (processing fees included!). 6 points to 3 points!
I'll say it was worth traveling two hours to go to court!
BTW- everyone who told the truth got their tickets reduced and everyone who told a story didn't.
Modified by craigalangibson at 6:05 PM 9-14-2005
