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Plead No Contest Or Guilty On Speeding Ticket In Georgia
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Top Successful Speeding Ticket Excuses 14% say they didn't see a speed limit sign. 22% remark that they were going as fast as everyone else. 15% blame being late to pick up or drop off a child. 13% remarked that they were late for a doctor's appointment. 13% said they were late for a court appointment.
A driver should always plead not guilty to a speeding ticket. Pleading guilty is not advisable because: It can lead to higher fines and/or insurance rates. It can add points to a driver's record, and accumulating enough points over time can lead to license suspensions.
Common Defenses Against Speeding Tickets Inaccurate Estimation of Speed by the Officer. Questioning the Officer's Vantage Point and Conditions During the Incident. Radar and Lidar Inaccuracies. Calibration and Maintenance Records of the Device. Operator Error or Improper Use of the Device. Driving to Avoid Harm or Danger.
The defendant may bring witnesses to prove innocence or to counter the issuing officer's testimony. If the defense proves that the officer wrongly issued a traffic ticket, the judge may dismiss the case. If the judge dismisses the case, the defendant is acquitted and will not receive driving record points or penalties.
You may plead nolo contendere (no contest) to a traffic offense, but only if you have not entered a nolo contendere plea to another traffic offense in the last five (5) years. Whether to accept a nolo contendere plea is in the discretion of the Municipal Court Judge.
Typically there's no specific format required, and you don't have to indicate or explain your defenses – you simply can state that you plead not guilty, just as you would if you attended an arraignment in person.
If it's your first offense, i would say something like ``Your honor, i understand what i did was wrong, and i will not do it again. It was my first offense and i really can't afford a significant penalty, is there anyway this the fine could be reduced?''
Always plead not guilty. If you plead guilty you are asking for points/higher fines. Never do that. You will receive a summons to traffic court and your driving abstract will be reviewed.
If you believe the evidence against you is weak and wish to challenge the ticket, pleading not guilty may be the appropriate course of action. However, if you acknowledge that you were speeding but want to avoid the potential consequences of a trial, opting for a no contest plea might be more suitable.
