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Cited for 74 in 55 mph zone on GA-400 in Atlanta while driving to a Dr's appt I had made 30 min prior (nurse said on the phone, "Can you come in now?" despite being backed up w/ appts on a Saturday morning).
In hindsight, I need to watch my speed when under stress. However, are my (at the time undiagnosed) coughing spasms a reasonable defense? (I was actually worried I had whooping cough.)
If not, is it true I can attend traffic school before my court date, and the fine will be reduced & no points will go on my record? Is traffic school aka "defensive driving school"? Can I still exercise this option if I pleaded Nolo to a speeding ticket 1.5 years ago?
Thank you for your help!
Cited for 74 in 55 mph zone on GA-400 in Atlanta while driving to a Dr's appt I had made 30 min prior (nurse said on the phone, "Can you come in now?" despite being backed up w/ appts on a Saturday morning).
In hindsight, I need to watch my speed when under stress. However, are my (at the time undiagnosed) coughing spasms a reasonable defense? (I was actually worried I had whooping cough.)
If not, is it true I can attend traffic school before my court date, and the fine will be reduced & no points will go on my record? Is traffic school aka "defensive driving school"? Can I still exercise this option if I pleaded Nolo to a speeding ticket 1.5 years ago?
Thank you for your help!