Ticket for "No left turn between 3PM and 6PM"

[quickdodge®]

I think I'll do that. Never been to traffic court before. So how does that work? What am I actually "disputing"? Am I just basically explaining that I don't live in Atlanta, and unknowingly made a wrong turn, and hope that he says he will reduce it, etc?

Well you can stand up and explain the scenario to the solicitor or the judge, but he/she may not buy it. If he/she sees that you're local, they may not buy that you've never been to Atlanta. But you can always state your case. Won't hurt to try. Just tell him/her what happened.

As far as the fine, I doubt it will be reduced. I got word a few weeks ago that courts have quit reducing fines quite a bit due to the economy. But as I stated in my initial post, he may drop the ticket to a city ordinance and it will be left off your record. But that's totally up to his discretion and if you can pay the whole fine ($198) right then. This is how I believe it will go. Later, QD.

[PRO®]

Well you can stand up and explain the scenario to the solicitor or the judge, but he/she may not buy it. If he/she sees that you're local, they may not buy that you've never been to Atlanta. But you can always state your case. Won't hurt to try. Just tell him/her what happened.

As far as the fine, I doubt it will be reduced. I got word a few weeks ago that courts have quit reducing fines quite a bit due to the economy. But as I stated in my initial post, he may drop the ticket to a city ordinance and it will be left off your record. But that's totally up to his discretion and if you can pay the whole fine ($198) right then. This is how I believe it will go. Later, QD.

Sounds good to me. I'll explain the scenario, acknowledge that I disobeyed a law, and because it was unknowingly done, ask if it at the very least he/she'd drop it off my record.

Alright, thanks again.