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When you get the letter in the mail you can pay online or request an extension. Request an extension of arraignment (= 2 or 3 mo). The day before your arraignment go online and request night court, if possible (= 1 or 2 mo). Show up to your arraignment and plead not guilty and request hearing before judge. Waive your right to speedy trial (= 2 or 3 mo). Go online and request a delay of your trial date. On the hearing date, which by now is over a year later, look at the gathering of people outside court. See your officer? In my last case, I wasn't sure. I walked up to a cop and asked if he was Officer so-and-so. "Nope". Phew! He asked if I was so-and-so. "Nope". You listen intently as roll is called once in court. Talk about high anxiety. If he answers "Here!" your goose is cooked and you plead guilty when your case is called, otherwise home free. If guilty you can still request traffic school. It's worked 2/3 times.

I'm sure we're responsible adults not doing 100 in a school zone. But here in CA, the state tacks on a nonsense 40% fee of their own. I really hate the games, but a simple speeding ticket can be several hundred $ plus a point on you record and higher insurance.