got a driving award

Usually a local Attorney is the way to go. They know the DA and the judges.
If you have not paid Road Law i would find a local Attorney to handle it.
Believe me....I have had 3 speeding tickets in the last year and all of them were dismissed.....

Glad you got the court straightened out anyway!

 

I took a little amount of time and effort and got my 15mph over the limit ticket dismissed on my own without a lawyer. Can be done if someone really wants to.

 

I hope you get this ticket dismissed so that it can be done and over with. Keep us updated on outcome.

 

I got a 17 over the limit ticket once in my '03 Cobra Terminator (as in job or license terminator).

I meet with the officer right before court started (I advise you talk to him sooner). I explained to him I regretted the excessive speed and how a "serious violation" would get me fired and basically kicked out of trucking. He approached the bench before the judge opened court and we agreed to a reduced charge. The judge reduced to a non moving violation of defective equipment.

This may work for you in a small town if you were and are polite and professional to the officer and court.

I also sold my beloved Mustang Cobra and bought a much slower F-150. Haven't had a ticket in 7 years.

 

The speed limit change is in affect AT the sign. Too many people think they can wait until after the sign to start slowing. But if they see a limit increase ahead, they think they can speed up BEFORE the sign. Now...is this fair? No! It's a cheater's mind that would think this is fair. Stop cutting corners, looking for short cuts, and do the right thing in all your actions.

And if you were speeding, tell the officer, Heck yeah i was speeding and i knew it. I've got places to be and women to...!

 

Get a local attorney to handle it for you... most likely it will cost you $100 to $200 bucks to him.. not so much different than taking Defensive Driving and paying a fine. Its worth it. Once the atty explains you have a CDL ... and that the zone just changed.. and that you need to keep your record clear for work you should be good to go..

I used to try and get my own deals with the court clerk.. and that can work sometimes.. but an Atty that will handle it inexpensively is the best bet and your record should stay clear after all is said and done.

 

Get a new attorney and request a new trial based on ineffective counsel. New counsel should also petition for a change of venue, as you may find that there is a pattern of hostility towards oil field workers and leniency towards locals.

That is, if you want to go that far.