I just got my first speeding ticket in 9 years! I was so pissed. Yeah, I was speeding, 43 in a 30. The speed limit had just dropped from 45 to 30, and I wasnt paying attention. So my brother in law who is Houston PD told me to always ask for a bench trial. ALWAYS. 90% of the time the officer wont show up. They most of the time will take a 1/2 day pay cut for not showing up over actually going to court. They hate it that bad, and especially if you live in a big city, they wont remember you anyway. Mostly it only works in big cities. Didnt work for me....the ticket I got was in a 'burb of SA, with 3,000 people, so the cop showed up. I changed my plea and paid the stupid $110 and got a months probation, I dont get another ticket, and it wont go on my record.
I was pissed tho, after 9 years!?!? Damn. My own stupid fault.
[This message has been edited by lifesaver (edited August 06, 2001).]
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