When I got my one and only speeding ticket it was, luckily, outside a small town. Someone I worked with told me to go to the County Attorney's office before the court date and ask for the ticket to be ammended to Improper Equipment (broken taillight). I did, they did, and I paid the full price on the ticket (~$85) and there's nothing on my record (since improper equipment isn't a moving violation).
I don't know if that'll work in a larger city or not, but it's something to look into. All they can do is tell you "no" and you can move on to the next idea.
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