Good input Dave -
The first court date that the cop puts on the ticket is his scheduled day in court and he will write that down all week that he's doing stops. If you go that day, he will have at least a half a dozen "customers" and will show. With delaying you de-couple the court date from the cop's schedule (at least if the court isn't too well organized) and you have a fair shot at a "no-show".
You must understand that by doing a TBWD you waive your right for traffic school if you are found guilty and do
not go back with a trial de novo. So you have to be prepared to follow through or otherwise end up with a point. But as I explained, you get your chance back in the end for school if needed. The judge during my court sessions has always been generous with allowing traffic school - they only need to make sure they collect the $ and don't care about your record much.
The cops have really been out in force, especially the local ones, since the budget crisis, so make sure you keep an eye on your odometer and rather keep your money for a track day.
Cheers,
George