[aigel]

Good luck with that. Don't kid yourself - the judge will not even listen to you. The cop is right. Unfortunately on traffic incidents, you are guilty until proven innocent.

1) Trial by written declaration
2) Trial de novo
3) If cop shows up at trial, go see him in person before and make a deal with him, plead "no contest" and ask for traffic school.

Next time just don't speed. I have never been pulled over going the speed limit, no matter what car. Yes, it is true, if you are in a minivan, you get away with more. That would be the alternative - get a minivan.

G