Speeding 87 mph in a 55 Construction Zone

[beta123]

Speeding 87 mph in a 55 Construction Zone - First Offense

What is the name of your state?
Georgia

I am 24 years old and have been driving now for almost 9 years and have never received a speeding ticket until now. I was really sleepy, only a total of 12 hours of sleep in the past 4 nights and wasn't paying attention to the speed limit. I was just trying to stay awake to get home. I was caught by the police doing 87mph in a 55 mph construction zone, that's 32mph over. My court date is in a few weeks and I need some advice as to what I can do. Is there any options for me since this is my first speeding ticket? Also, I don't know what the ticket amount is yet. What is the typical penalty for something like this?

Please advise!

 

[JETX]

I was really sleepy, only a total of 12 hours of sleep in the past 4 nights and wasn't paying attention to the speed limit.

Bad news..... do NOT make that admission in court.

I was just trying to stay awake to get home. I was caught by the police doing 87mph in a 55 mph construction zone, that's 32mph over. My court date is in a few weeks and I need some advice as to what I can do. Is there any options for me since this is my first speeding ticket?

Yep. You might be able to keep your driving license.

Also, I don't know what the ticket amount is yet. What is the typical penalty for something like this?

Contact the court.

 

[beta123]

What kind of fines and penalty am I looking at? Also, am I at risk for possible jail time?

 

[JETX]

What kind of fines and penalty am I looking at?

Contact the court. They are the ONLY ones who can answer this.

Also, am I at risk for possible jail time?

Pretty much ANYTIME you break the law, you are 'at risk' for possible jail time.... though it is unlikely in this case.

 

[beta123]

Thanks for the advice! I have contacted the court but they do not have the records yet.

 

[djsmershy]

"Slow for the cone Zone"

At least in California, all fines are DOUBLED for construction zone violations. So you may want to check that out too.
GL bud!

 

[JETX]

Thanks for the advice! I have contacted the court but they do not have the records yet.

They don't need the records to answer:
"I was ticketed for driving 87 mph in a 55 mph construction zone. What is the fine amount?"