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10-26-2009, 10:38 AM
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Speeding Ticket on GA 400, 87 in 65
Saturday night, I got a speeding ticket on GA 400 clocked going 87 in a 65.  It was by an Alpharetta cop who was very stern with me. I am just trying to figure out my options for the best way to handle the situation, as I do have to appear in court. I've heard so many different stories from all sorts of people about how to handle it and I'm really not sure what the correct solution is. I am trying to avoid my insurance finding out as best as possible. Because I'm a teenager, I'm still on my parents plan so it would not end up too pretty!
Basically I am curious about how much my fine will be and need to know what to plead, if I need to get a lawyer, take a defense class, write an essay...ect. If anyone could help me out that would be very much appreciated. |
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10-26-2009, 03:02 PM
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You might be able to pay it and not go to court, there's probably a phone number to call and see if you can and how much the charge is (probably around $450). If you can't pay online/in person you will have to go to court and the judge will make you pay your fine and most likely take a defensive drivers course. Your insurance company will eventually find out about the ticket and the insurance will go up....no getting out of that. Here's a helpful link: State Court of Fulton County Georgia |
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10-27-2009, 01:09 AM
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Seriously, what is there to defend about going 87 in a 65????? 22 mph over the limit? C'mon you can't expect too much lenient treatment from that. I could have understood if you were going 69 in a 65, but 87???? The best advice would be to obey the speeds laws.
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10-28-2009, 01:39 PM
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Pay the ticket. You have no defense.
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10-28-2009, 01:55 PM
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If your under 21 they may suspend your license... at least he didin't take you to jail! Gwinnett county would have had 10 cars around you and you would have been worried about a lil bit more than what to do about court.
Ultimately i'd try the parents... they will be paying for this mostly ( insurance going up, lawyer costs, etc.) Apologize to them and ask what they would do.
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10-28-2009, 02:36 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by catherine1092
Saturday night, I got a speeding ticket on GA 400 clocked going 87 in a 65. It was by an Alpharetta cop who was very stern with me. I am just trying to figure out my options for the best way to handle the situation, as I do have to appear in court. I've heard so many different stories from all sorts of people about how to handle it and I'm really not sure what the correct solution is. I am trying to avoid my insurance finding out as best as possible. Because I'm a teenager, I'm still on my parents plan so it would not end up too pretty!
Basically I am curious about how much my fine will be and need to know what to plead, if I need to get a lawyer, take a defense class, write an essay...ect. If anyone could help me out that would be very much appreciated. |
I have had over 6 tickets in the last 7 years and each and everytime I go to court to plead nolo contendere. By doing this, you are not saying that you are guilty and you are not saying that you are not guilty. By pleading this, the court will lower the cost of the ticket and points may or may not go on your record. Remember, you can only plead nolo once every five years in each jurisdiction.
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10-28-2009, 05:43 PM
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There is a number on your ticket, call it and speak with the Clerk of Court. They may offer a points deduction or a defensive driving/driving safety class. Usually the Clerk of Court is willing to help, if they have the ability to do so.
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10-28-2009, 07:34 PM
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CALL A LAWYER the $100 or $200 he charges you to get it reduced will be much less than the rise in insurance or the points on your license. I ALWAYS give speeding tickets to my lawyer and let him deal with it.
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10-30-2009, 09:36 PM
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I have received at least 10 tickets in the 20 years I've lived in Georgia...and my insurance premium has NEVER gone up as a result. The state of Georgia charges the insurance companies for that information, so most of them don't check it on a regular basis.
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