Q: Got ticket for going 77 in 55 but signs read 60 on i355. No prior tickets and no time to contest. What should I do?
A:
It's up to you. if you have NEVER received a ticket, mailing in the ticket and requesting court supervision is a valid strategy since it is the cheapest way to request court supervision and court supervision is likely under the circumstances since you have never had a ticket. If you do take this option, please ensure that you have NEVER received a ticket. All too often I hear people claim they didn't have tickets because "the previous ticket didn't go on their record" only to be surprised to learn the prosecutors have access to that information.
Aside from that, you can appear in court by waiting until they mail you a court date if there isn't one already at the bottom of your ticket. When you appear, you can request court supervision in person increasing your chances of getting it since you appeared but this ordinarily comes with court costs and thus it is a risk to weigh.
If you have concerns over how to handle it, a good option is to consider a free consultation so an attorney can discuss your situation in more detail because many factors such as the police agency, county, and courtroom influence the likely outcome and cost of court fees.
Hope that helps!
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