Minnesota.
I was cited by a state patrol officer for travelling seventy-two miles per hour in a fifty-five mph zone. I was not going seventy-two but rather sixty-one mph. This is a brand new car and has absolutely no chance of speedometer fault.
The officer did not inform me that he was citing me for speeding until he returned from his cruiser with a citation and my license in hand. Upon being handed the citation I contested it. He told me that I would have to appear in court if I wish to fight it.
I have no prior moving violations. My record is unblemished. I have no idea how to fight this citation because it would simply be my word against the officers'.
What is my recourse?
I was cited by a state patrol officer for travelling seventy-two miles per hour in a fifty-five mph zone. I was not going seventy-two but rather sixty-one mph. This is a brand new car and has absolutely no chance of speedometer fault.
The officer did not inform me that he was citing me for speeding until he returned from his cruiser with a citation and my license in hand. Upon being handed the citation I contested it. He told me that I would have to appear in court if I wish to fight it.
I have no prior moving violations. My record is unblemished. I have no idea how to fight this citation because it would simply be my word against the officers'.
What is my recourse?