Q: What should I do for my speeding ticket?
My car was recently totaled in an automotive accident. I received a speeding ticket a while back. Another car was speeding over 100MPH but the way my car looks (show car for car meets) I got singled out and pulled over. I requested a trial/hearing to contest the ticket and I received my trial/hearing date. Though I no longer have/own the vehicle anymore, meaning the tags on that vehicle are dead and it’s no longer on the insurance as well as me turning in the title to the vehicle, how do I go about the ticket? Should I still attend the trial/hearing? Do I call the courthouse? Cause of the speed it was, I’m sure they’re going to be reluctant to dropping the charge/offenses.
A: Yes, you should go to court. Failing to do so can get you into quite a bit of trouble (ie. a failure to appear, etc.). Once you request the hearing, you pretty much have to go. Also, dependong on your driving record and the nature of the infraction, you may be able to get a lighter outcome (ie. probation before judgment).
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You still need to go to court. This is a 5 point ticket and paying it will affect your insurance if you get another vehicle and could lead to a suspension of your license depending on your driving record. If the police officer does not appear and you requested a trial, you will be acquitted. Otherwise, you can have a trial. If you are convicted, the judge can offer probation before judgment which avoids the points or can reduce the speed to make it a 1 or 2 point ticket.
You should consider doing driver improvement and bringing proof of completion to court.
You should note that the fact that you were singled out is not a defense.
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