Q: I received a 1180d speeding ticket in Brockport Ny I was traveling 54 in a 30 I believed the speed to be 40mph
The speed was not posted near location of violation and I was traveling down a hill I told the officer I was unaware of the speed limit thinking it to be 40mph this is my second violation and I can not afford to get a lawyer. Should I do mitigation or plead not guilty in court
A:
You should plead not guilty and request a conference. You can represent yourself.
This is a 6 point violation, but even with the prior speeding conviction, you should be able to plead down the points.
You can also take a defensive driving class and receive an automatic 4 point reduction.
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