I recently moved to california 6 months ago and in the span of the last 3 weeks have gotten two speeding tickets! The first was legit - 50 in a 35 - and it was my first speeding ticket ever. I've already paid the fine and registred for traffic school. Story over.
The second one...oh man...I basically speed up because I was behind this huge construction truck that made me feel unsafe and the officer caught me when I was passing the truck. 55 in a 35. We are literally talking 15 seconds I was going this speed - actually less - I've never gone that fast on that road before - it was only because I wanted to get in front of this huge truck. I don't really feel thats' a great argument obviously.
What can I do? I know I won't be automatically eligible for traffic court but this CANNOT go on my record. Should I hire a lawyer? Should I do trial by declaration and request second traffic school?
These incidents, although the first ones in my life, happening in 3 weeks can't be good for my chances...
any thoughts? Thank you.
Matt, 24
The second one...oh man...I basically speed up because I was behind this huge construction truck that made me feel unsafe and the officer caught me when I was passing the truck. 55 in a 35. We are literally talking 15 seconds I was going this speed - actually less - I've never gone that fast on that road before - it was only because I wanted to get in front of this huge truck. I don't really feel thats' a great argument obviously.
What can I do? I know I won't be automatically eligible for traffic court but this CANNOT go on my record. Should I hire a lawyer? Should I do trial by declaration and request second traffic school?
These incidents, although the first ones in my life, happening in 3 weeks can't be good for my chances...
any thoughts? Thank you.
Matt, 24