I received a ticket on Tuesday morning in Grand Prairie - 60 in a 45 zone. Today, I looked into payment options. I called the court and asked about Deferred Adjudication and Defensive Driving. My first ticket in 6 years so I don't want it to effect my clean record. I was told:
- Deferred Adjudication is $25 added to the $300 fine. No tickets for 90 days and this ticket doesn't effect my record.
- Defensive Driving is $114 to the court. Within 90 days I must complete a defensive driving course then submit the certificate and a copy of my driving record to the court. It doesn't effect my record.
As I'm disabled and on a fixed income, Option 2 seems the best lol. Not 5 minutes later, she called me back stating I do not qualify for either because it was a construction zone. I told her my summons clearly shows "Construction Zone/Workers Present - NO". She says the officer entered YES so I cannot. I have to come in prior or on the assigned court date.
I was polite and courteous to the officer. I let him know I was reaching into my pocket for my license and the glove compartment for the insurance card. before I made a move. He thanked me for my courtesy before he walked away. I was calm and courteous the entire time.
So if the officer can change his mind AFTER the fact, How do I know his judgement was spot on when he initially stopped me let alone prior to the stop ? How do I know he didn't in fact clock the silver Mercedes but CHOSE to stop the silver Kia? lol. Any advice ? TIA..
- Deferred Adjudication is $25 added to the $300 fine. No tickets for 90 days and this ticket doesn't effect my record.
- Defensive Driving is $114 to the court. Within 90 days I must complete a defensive driving course then submit the certificate and a copy of my driving record to the court. It doesn't effect my record.
As I'm disabled and on a fixed income, Option 2 seems the best lol. Not 5 minutes later, she called me back stating I do not qualify for either because it was a construction zone. I told her my summons clearly shows "Construction Zone/Workers Present - NO". She says the officer entered YES so I cannot. I have to come in prior or on the assigned court date.
I was polite and courteous to the officer. I let him know I was reaching into my pocket for my license and the glove compartment for the insurance card. before I made a move. He thanked me for my courtesy before he walked away. I was calm and courteous the entire time.
So if the officer can change his mind AFTER the fact, How do I know his judgement was spot on when he initially stopped me let alone prior to the stop ? How do I know he didn't in fact clock the silver Mercedes but CHOSE to stop the silver Kia? lol. Any advice ? TIA..
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