What is the name of your state? VA
I am a resident of Virginia, but received a speeding ticket (37 mph) in a school zone in Illinois. The officer had me sign the citation saying that I would apepar in court even though I had informed him that in addition to being out of state I will also be out of country at that time. He then gave me an envelope with the 3 options of paying the fine, going to traffic school, or requesting a court date and told me to send that in. However, looking at this envelope later, I realized he did not fill out the part of the envelope with his information that is required, and the ticket states I must appear in court. I'm totally confused.
This is my first ticket. What are my options? What will happen if I don't go to court because I am out of the country? Will the fine be accepted even though the ticket states I must appear? Is there the possibility of paying the fine and going to driving school in my home state? Thanks for any help!
I am a resident of Virginia, but received a speeding ticket (37 mph) in a school zone in Illinois. The officer had me sign the citation saying that I would apepar in court even though I had informed him that in addition to being out of state I will also be out of country at that time. He then gave me an envelope with the 3 options of paying the fine, going to traffic school, or requesting a court date and told me to send that in. However, looking at this envelope later, I realized he did not fill out the part of the envelope with his information that is required, and the ticket states I must appear in court. I'm totally confused.
This is my first ticket. What are my options? What will happen if I don't go to court because I am out of the country? Will the fine be accepted even though the ticket states I must appear? Is there the possibility of paying the fine and going to driving school in my home state? Thanks for any help!