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balefire88 · 09-07-2006, 05:08 PM

So, I recently got a speeding ticket in Northern California over the Labor Day weekend. It was my first speeding ticket, and for some reason, it sort of shocked me to my senses. It made me realize just how fast I was going and that no matter how good a driver I might consider myself, I was risking my lives and others. So, I've slowed down considerably since then, and now never exceed the speed of the flow of traffic. In fact, I'm more near the average, and usually find myself in the middle lanes only. Before, I'd be flying down the left lane and changing lanes rather fast.

All right, this post isn't meant to be a lecture to anyone else who drives fast. I'm actually very nervous about my ticket. I have some questions about my ticket and what's going to happen.

So, the problem is that I was going 86 in a 55 zone. (I know, incredibly stupid). I'm going to take responsibility for this, so I have no intention of trying to weasel out of the ticket. What I'm worried is, what level of offense is this? The officer wrote me up for basic speeding (I forget the citation #, but I looked it up and it was listed as basic speeding). However, the ticket does mention 85+ as the speed, and the limit at 55. What kind of fine am I looking at? Am I in danger of getting my license revoked? Is it worth talking to the DA to plead guilty in court so as to get the fine reduced if it is going to be very high? Can they add a reckless driving charge? What kind of bump in insurance will I see from this? I'm basically waiting on a letter that the officer said would be mailed to my house. He didn't explain further.

If you could throw some kind of light on the issue or answer my questions, I'll be very grateful. Now I feel sick to my stomach. (I will edit in the citation number when I get back home.)

09-07-2006, 05:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
balefire88 Tilted	Speeding ticket So, I recently got a speeding ticket in Northern California over the Labor Day weekend. It was my first speeding ticket, and for some reason, it sort of shocked me to my senses. It made me realize just how fast I was going and that no matter how good a driver I might consider myself, I was risking my lives and others. So, I've slowed down considerably since then, and now never exceed the speed of the flow of traffic. In fact, I'm more near the average, and usually find myself in the middle lanes only. Before, I'd be flying down the left lane and changing lanes rather fast. All right, this post isn't meant to be a lecture to anyone else who drives fast. I'm actually very nervous about my ticket. I have some questions about my ticket and what's going to happen. So, the problem is that I was going 86 in a 55 zone. (I know, incredibly stupid). I'm going to take responsibility for this, so I have no intention of trying to weasel out of the ticket. What I'm worried is, what level of offense is this? The officer wrote me up for basic speeding (I forget the citation #, but I looked it up and it was listed as basic speeding). However, the ticket does mention 85+ as the speed, and the limit at 55. What kind of fine am I looking at? Am I in danger of getting my license revoked? Is it worth talking to the DA to plead guilty in court so as to get the fine reduced if it is going to be very high? Can they add a reckless driving charge? What kind of bump in insurance will I see from this? I'm basically waiting on a letter that the officer said would be mailed to my house. He didn't explain further. If you could throw some kind of light on the issue or answer my questions, I'll be very grateful. Now I feel sick to my stomach. (I will edit in the citation number when I get back home.) __________________ "Today is the beginning of the rest of your life."