raeanna74

It can make a difference. Not contesting it automatically admits guilt. Most people don't bother to contest it if they realize they're guilty. Hubby was guilty of going the speed he got a ticket for once but he contested only saying that he couldn't afford the fine or points and asked kindly if they could at least lower the fine or points. They lowered the points for him but not the fine. It didn't harm his record or raise our insurance as much. The officer doesn't have any proof other than "hearsay". It can't hurt to contest. Besides you have your own two eyes. You aren't telling them something that someone else told you. You are a "witness" for yourself at the very least. It's got to count for SOMETHING.

If you don't believe you are guilty then contest it. Even if they conclude that you are guilty they may charge you less points or fine because you present a doubt in their mind that you may actually not be guilty.

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