Speeding Ticket Question

OK... I am new to the CDL scene and I understand that CSA2010 has changed things.

I got a speeding ticket in small town, TX for 70 in a 55. The speed limit on that road is 70 then drops to 55 then back to 70 for many miles.

I had my cruise set on 67 thinking that I was ok. I had been watching the speed limit drops but apparently missed this one. This town has a reputation of being a speed trap and a corrupt TX town.

Anyway, I talked to 2 different lawyers. One was between $500-$600 and the other was $850. I cant afford to hire either one.

Any advice that you can share with me?

I am thinking that if I can get the charges dropped to below 70, it wont affect my points as much and I am willing to do that if thats all they will go for.

From my understanding I cant do defensive driving or deferred adjudication because of the CDL.

Any advice would be appreciated...

 

Please reread what I said.

I said the town has a reputation of being a speed trap and a corrupt town. I didnt say that I though that they were or not. Based on my research done on the internet, that is my findings but I personally cant say one way or another because thats the only time I have been in that town.

 

Three weeks ago I made $10 more than unemployment paid while I was looking for a job. That was a typical paycheck. So no, right now I can afford much of anything until I can find a better paying job.