I got caught speeding! 70 in a 55. Is it worth it to go to court?

queenD

Traffic courts won't be able to see that you have a ticket in another state. So, yes, you should go to court for the ticket because most likely they will reduce your speed to 60-something which will bring the fine down.

*Tell~Me~U~Love~Me*

Pay the ticket and stop speeding!!

â™¥ Butterfly â™¥

I wouldn't recommend lying in court, no. I would ask the judge what can be done to avoid blemishing your clean record. Be honest, be nice, but be real- no weepy begging or anything. He (or she) will hate that. They probably won't be able to see the other, but just in case, don't lie about it or mention it, either way... Just make the issue the current ticket. Oh yeah, and quit drving like an idiot!!!

go_uva

Why lie? Just own up to your mistake. But yes... go to court and tell the judge you are sorry. You might be surprised! I have seen many judges go easier on them for acknowledging their mistake. Also try and talk to the cop before the hearing. Ask him what you can do to reduce the ticket (improper vs. reckless or something like that). Whether cops admit it or not, they DO have the ability to be flexable.

dluv1126

First of all, do not lie to the judge, but do not volunteer information unless he/she asks for it. Go to court and plead guilty. Most judges will reduce the ticket some. If they don't, then you haven't lost anytyhing.

neff_crystal

Ask for a 33-11 (thirty three eleven). The cop and judge should both know what it is. It means you'll enter the plea of guilty, and admit you did it, pay the fine (about $105), but they won't put the ticket on your record.

blu3_p1x1_st1x

the only way a judge could see that record is if your previous ticket wasnt expunged. sorry kid, thems the breaks

stoneydork21

If you went to court to try to throw it out you would only waste your time . 15 mph over the speed limit is considered Reckless driving and not something the judge will just throw out. Also I wouldnt lie to the judge about the ticket, there are ways of finding out and it will onyl make things worse. just pay for the consequinces. you chose to speed, well choose to do the right thing and pay for the crime.

Anniesgran

I doubt if the judge will know about the ticket in Illinois, especially since it was supposedly erased from your record. The courts can't even track hard criminals from state to state very well, so I don't think they are tracking traffic tickets from another state. However, do you want to take the chance of lying in court? But the more important question is, why are you getting so many speeding tickets? Slow down or you won't be able to ask any more questions when you are 6 feet under!

Nikki

I wouldn't suggest lying to a judge. They would easily be able to see your previous ticket, and if you get caught lying in court under oath, then you're in a whole lot more trouble. Just pay the dumb ticket and get over it.

splash

Yrs ago you would of easily gotten away with it as what happened in one state usually didn't make it to most other states. Heck I even had two driver licenses back then; one from one state and the other from another. Nowadays I don't believe that's the case so you best speak to an attorney that specializes in traffic tickets.

and,or,nand,nor

Whats the purpose of claiming it was your first?

Yes, the judge can see that you have another ticket.

First or not, your from out of state... Your not going to get the option to go to driving class. The only reason to go to court would be if you were trying to beat the ticket.

angelgirl

The court will only be able to see what you go in the county that your received your last ticket in. They dont have access to other counties unless they are on a special system. I work in a court here in california, and I personally dont think its worth going to court for unless you want to fight the ticket. You might not be able to take traffic school though. In california, if you have taken traffic school within an 18 months, you can still take traffic school, the points will come off your record, but it will still report to on DMV that you had a traffic school cover up. Your insurance also has access to this information and your insurance rates can still go up. The only benefit is that there wont be any points on your record. You may want to check with your local DMV. Just dont wait too long or will will be penalized for not paying your fine in time. Or call for an extention if thats still possible if you need more time to make up your mind

whtwomnfoblkman

i dont know what the laws are in those states...but when i get a speeding ticket, i really dont go to work cos in the state of VA, you can pay the ticket and costs, etc....without having to go to court and in front of the judge...and about the other ticket...it shouldnt really matter in other states..but whatever you have your driving record really does affect alot of things, especially since it happened like 6 months ago....and the thing that we have in VA is call a prepaid thing so you wont have to go to court and be in front of a judge...i like the prepaid thing, especially if i know i am guilty....it saves me a lot of time from goin and sittin and waitin for court to start....when all i have to do is just take money to the wherever and pay the costs of the ticket...i doubt this helped, but i just thought i would give you an answer on how it is here in VA....

cluess356101

go to court its worth the shot

Dan H

It all depends on if those states share information with each other, some do...and some dont. Go down to the DMV and request a copy of your driving record. You'll see whats on there. They might charge you a few bucks to get it, but it'll probably be worth it.

jennytkd13

I believe that the 1st ticket will still show up on your record. You could take this ticket to court, I had my first THREE tickets dismissed by taking it to court, and they were all within 7months. The third time I had to pay court fees, so I felt I was getting close to my limit. (The first two times I only had to pay for a lawyer.)

I dont think you should say you have only had one ticket, that wont be a good judge of character if they ARE able to see you already have a ticket. <~ which im pretty sure they will see.

Super S

no.

Cold Fart

Yes. Go to court and get the charge over with, pay it off, and drive like you're supposed to.

MiaDiva28

i would just take care if it, you never know what can happen if you dont.

fsu_grl

no. not really. but then again.
i dont care about anything. sometimes.

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