If I was going 80 mph in 60 mph zone, can I beat the ticket ?
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If I was going 80 mph in 60 mph zone, can I beat the ticket ?
I got a speeding ticket for 80 on 60 zone. I was from out of town the cop told me a lot of out of town folks get tickets there. I didn’t argue with him about the ticket and apologized for not realizing the speed limit had dropped. He gave me 74 in a 60 zone with 4 points. While the fine wasn’t big, the points would jack up my insurance big time. I’m hoping they drop the ticket because I got caught essentially in a speed trap. Is there any change for me to get the ticket dropped in court?
Asked on March 16, 2016 under General Practice, North Carolina
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Speeding tickest can almost never be "beaten": the court will believe the officer, not you, and it's almost always the case that the radar/laser gun and/or police car speedometer is properly calibrated so you can't attack their accuracy successfully. But you may be able to plead to a different offense--one with fewer points, even if it has a larger fine. Show up for court and speak to the prosecutor: be respectful and contrite and let him know you are more concerned about the points than the fine. In my experience, prosecutors will, in the majority of cases, let you plead to something that is better for you.
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