What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Georgia
Daughter got a ticket for 80 in a 65, GA 40-6-101. In GA, speeding <15 miles over is 0 points, whereas 15-18 = 2 points. :-(
She was on the interstate, in the right lane, moving with the flow of traffic on a section of road that is always moving fast. Definitely a random selection sort of thing.
Question is whether or not to appear in court, on the hopes she could argue "I was speeding with the flow of traffic, but not driving recklessly, and pretty sure I wasn't going quite that fast." If the judge would agree to reduce the speed by 1mph, she'd get off with no points (and no report to insurance I'm led to believe.)
Or, pay the ticket online and just take the points? The penalty is $200, also have been unable to contact the Recorders Court to figure out fees, and if it'd end up costing more to go to court.
Several people have told me she should opt for a defensive driving course, but that's again more $$. In GA, 2 points isn't a huge deal - she can accumulate up to 15 before a license suspension. Several officers have told her to pay it, be more careful, and move on with life.
Thanks for the comments!
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Daughter got a ticket for 80 in a 65, GA 40-6-101. In GA, speeding <15 miles over is 0 points, whereas 15-18 = 2 points. :-(
She was on the interstate, in the right lane, moving with the flow of traffic on a section of road that is always moving fast. Definitely a random selection sort of thing.
Question is whether or not to appear in court, on the hopes she could argue "I was speeding with the flow of traffic, but not driving recklessly, and pretty sure I wasn't going quite that fast." If the judge would agree to reduce the speed by 1mph, she'd get off with no points (and no report to insurance I'm led to believe.)
Or, pay the ticket online and just take the points? The penalty is $200, also have been unable to contact the Recorders Court to figure out fees, and if it'd end up costing more to go to court.
Several people have told me she should opt for a defensive driving course, but that's again more $$. In GA, 2 points isn't a huge deal - she can accumulate up to 15 before a license suspension. Several officers have told her to pay it, be more careful, and move on with life.
Thanks for the comments!
G