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WWYD, speeding ticket/missing work?

The_Jen626The_Jen626
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I got a speeding ticket (on my birthday, no less!)  I thought that my court date was coming up soon and was fully planning on going in and talking to the judge.  The judge will typically reduce it down $100 or so. Basically, I was still driving in the 45 zone when I was photographed, not in the 30 zone, and I was going 41 mph.  I have a good driving record.  So I'm confident that the judge would lower it, at least some.

Anyway, I just called to confirm my court date and it's not until June 24th.  It's a Wednesday.  That will be my second week back at work, and I'm only working W, Th, F.  Normally I would just take a 1/2 PTO day, but I don't think I should being that it's my 2nd week at work.  Obviously, I would like to save $100 if possible, but I think at this point it's more important for me to be at work impressing my boss.

Question: Would you take a 1/2 day and go to court to save $100 or so, or should I just suck it up and mail them a check for the full amount?  It's $235. WWYD?

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Re: WWYD, speeding ticket/missing work?

  • hiltyn78hiltyn78 member

    Try calling the court and rescheduling.  Even if it's still on a Wednesday, it might be more like your 6th week back at work where it won't look so odd/bad to take some time off.

    Good luck, I hope you win!  I fought a parking ticket in court and it took for-ever and was such a PITA.

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  • beenbizzybeenbizzy member
    If you can't call and reschedule for a Monday or Tuesday, I would just pay it and not hassle with it.
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  • E CE C member
    I'd work T, R, F that week and make the court date if calling to reschedule doesn't work or isn't an option.
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  • aldynaldyn

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    I'd work T, R, F that week and make the court date if calling to reschedule doesn't work or isn't an option.

    Same here, I'd definitely contest the ticket.

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  • 2more2go2more2go
    Does your state do trial by declaration?
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  • bstngrl578bstngrl578 member
    I would definitely work something out at work so that you can get at least three days in - but I would definitely contest the ticket because it could affect your insurance too.
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