smedlock86
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? North Carolina
Seven months ago I received a speeding ticket for going 83 in a 60 zone. Ever since the date of my original court hearing, I have asked for continuances because I simply could not afford to pay for the ticket at the time. I finally got the matter settled two weeks ago, but I feel like I was screwed. This makes my second speeding ticket; the first ticket was for going 69 in a 60 zone, nothing major. Anyways, back to my last ticket. At the court hearing, they would not reduce it, and 5 days later I received a letter in the mail saying they are revoking my license for 6 months. I was outraged from learning of this, so I hired a lawyer and he was able to prevent my license from being revoked, but my license would have restrictions (allowed only to drive to and from school & work). It was progress but I still feel this is rediculous because I have a friend who's received at least 4 speeding tickets in a time frame of 3 years, and one of them was for going 60mph over the posted speed limit, and that ticket was reduced and he has no driving restrictions. I admit, I am definitely guilty for speeding, but I like to consider myself a logical thinker and I do not believe these restrictions are justified; if I did believe the restrictions were justified, I would admit it. But people get speeding tickets all the time, with a very bad driving record (for example, like my friend that I mentioned before), and are still able to drive, which is why I am complaining. I also feel this is unfair because I have very little knowledge of the traffic laws and received no advice from legal council before I was convicted, so I had no idea what to do or say in court. Now to the questions:
1) Would there be any way I could make an appeal to the DMV, or to an assistant district attorney?
2) Could I suggest to the court to go to driving school to prevent these restrictions?
3) Could I obtain a license in another state without it having restrictions, or are all states 'connected' so to speak?
4) Are there any other things I could possibly do to prevent this?
All help is appreciated. Thanks.
Seven months ago I received a speeding ticket for going 83 in a 60 zone. Ever since the date of my original court hearing, I have asked for continuances because I simply could not afford to pay for the ticket at the time. I finally got the matter settled two weeks ago, but I feel like I was screwed. This makes my second speeding ticket; the first ticket was for going 69 in a 60 zone, nothing major. Anyways, back to my last ticket. At the court hearing, they would not reduce it, and 5 days later I received a letter in the mail saying they are revoking my license for 6 months. I was outraged from learning of this, so I hired a lawyer and he was able to prevent my license from being revoked, but my license would have restrictions (allowed only to drive to and from school & work). It was progress but I still feel this is rediculous because I have a friend who's received at least 4 speeding tickets in a time frame of 3 years, and one of them was for going 60mph over the posted speed limit, and that ticket was reduced and he has no driving restrictions. I admit, I am definitely guilty for speeding, but I like to consider myself a logical thinker and I do not believe these restrictions are justified; if I did believe the restrictions were justified, I would admit it. But people get speeding tickets all the time, with a very bad driving record (for example, like my friend that I mentioned before), and are still able to drive, which is why I am complaining. I also feel this is unfair because I have very little knowledge of the traffic laws and received no advice from legal council before I was convicted, so I had no idea what to do or say in court. Now to the questions:
1) Would there be any way I could make an appeal to the DMV, or to an assistant district attorney?
2) Could I suggest to the court to go to driving school to prevent these restrictions?
3) Could I obtain a license in another state without it having restrictions, or are all states 'connected' so to speak?
4) Are there any other things I could possibly do to prevent this?
All help is appreciated. Thanks.
