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Plead No Contest Or Guilty On Speeding Ticket In San Diego
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San Diego
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What works: Be humble. Look humble. Say you didn't think you were going that fast. Offer an explanation for why you might have been going faster than you thought: the speed limit changed recently, there was construction, the car is unfamiliar, you rarely drive this route. It doesn't have to be legally defensible.
Avoid making excuses, but provide context. Express remorse for the violation and acknowledge that you made a mistake. Taking responsibility shows maturity and a willingness to learn from the experience. Request that the ticket be dismissed or reduced to a lesser offense, such as a non-moving violation.
Common Excuses for Speeding “I Didn't Realize I Was Speeding” ... “I Was Just Keeping Up with Traffic” ... “I'm Late for an Important Appointment” ... “The Road Was Empty, So I Thought It Was Okay” ... “I Didn't See the Speed Limit Sign” ... “I Was Just Trying to Pass Someone Quickly”
It is important to carefully consider your options before deciding whether to plead guilty or no contest. Pleading guilty or no contest may result in consequences such as a fine and points on your driving record. If you are unsure of what to do, you may want to seek the advice of an attorney or legal aid organization.
How to fight a speeding ticket in court Delay the hearing. If you have the option to reschedule, this will give you more time to build your case. Gather evidence. Research speed equipment. Ask witnesses to attend. Plan your questions.
The main reason to contest all traffic tickets is to make sure your driving record stays clean. This will help you avoid any serious issues down the road (no pun intended.) With multiple violations, the stakes rise quickly.
``No contest'' means you are not admitting guilt, but are accepting there is sufficient evidence to convict you. ``Guilty'' means you are admitting guilt. Either way, the court will sentence you for the crime.
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You may plead not guilty and request a court trial. Bail is not required to enter this plea.The court will find you guilty in either case and impose the same fine. However, the No Contest plea cannot be used as an admission. Points: Speeding tickets count as one point on your driving record. In California, a no contest plea generally has the same legal effect as a guilty plea, but with one exception. Contest your Traffic Ticket. Should you choose to go to traffic court San Diego to contest your citation, a judge could very easily find you guilty. Pleading no contest means you're not explicitly admitting that you were wrong. To contest your citation without a single court appearance, you must first send the court a Written Not Guilty Plea.
