speeding ticket?

[Nguyen128]

not sure where to put this so i figure i'd ask here. well i just got a speeding ticket for 70 in a 45, i had no idea i was going 70 i was just keeping with the flow coming home from a concert. next thing i know i have a johns creek police officer pulling me over... he gave me the ticket and i have to go to court. i'm under 21 so does this mean my license will get suspended? not sure what do, is there any way to get out of this? can i plea "nolo" and keep my license or should i just plea guilty?

[sprix!]

I think that falls into the category that will unfortunately cause you to lose your license in GA. The penalties are incredibly strict when a driver is under 18, a little more lenient when under 21, and more relaxed over 21. I don't believe drivers under 18 can plead nolo, but I am not sure of drivers aged between 18 and 21. Good luck.

My pearl of wisdom- and don't get defensive as I say this: moving with the flow of traffic is never a valid excuse to speed. The speed limit is posted for a reason, and if you choose to travel outside of the realm of legal speed, the police can choose whoever they want to slap with a ticket. Just because everyone else is doing it is probably a great reason to *not* do something. On top of that, people tend to flow anywhere from 5-10 over the speed limit, that much is believable. Driving 25 mph over the speed limit is a tough pill to swallow, however.

[turbosx©]

honestly, people in Johns Creek tend to speed around that speed depending on the road.

[Nguyen128]

i'm 18 but yeah i honestly don't even remember going 70. if i do get my licenses suspended will it be for 6 months? & is there any way i can drive to school? that's all i'm really worried about.

[Grimm Reeper]

I think that falls into the category that will unfortunately cause you to lose your license in GA. The penalties are incredibly strict when a driver is under 18, a little more lenient when under 21, and more relaxed over 21. I don't believe drivers under 18 can plead nolo, but I am not sure of drivers aged between 18 and 21. Good luck.

My pearl of wisdom- and don't get defensive as I say this: moving with the flow of traffic is never a valid excuse to speed. The speed limit is posted for a reason, and if you choose to travel outside of the realm of legal speed, the police can choose whoever they want to slap with a ticket. Just because everyone else is doing it is probably a great reason to *not* do something. On top of that, people tend to flow anywhere from 5-10 over the speed limit, that much is believable. Driving 25 mph over the speed limit is a tough pill to swallow, however.

I agree with Itachi , under 21 and speeds 24-over will lead to suspension

[esi_atlanta]

or u can take defensive driving school before u go to court ...that would help u with ur case.... tell them that i learn my lesson and i just made a mistake ...they would probably charge you 500-700 and drop the ticket to 14 over the speed limit .. and no point on ur license ... but good luck tho ...what county is it ?

[Nguyen128]

it was in fulton county crossing over the state bridge road i think heading over towards pleasant hill. i hope they don't suspend my license cause i need to commute to school. maybe if i plea gulity they will drop it down to 23 over? i'm just hoping for the best.

[81911SC]

Take a defensive driving class before court.

[quickdodge®]

On top of that, people tend to flow anywhere from 5-10 over the speed limit, that much is believable. Driving 25 mph over the speed limit is a tough pill to swallow, however.

I can't imagine there was a "flow of traffic" going 25 mph over the limit. Later, QD.

[esi_atlanta]

Take a defensive driving class before court.

thats what i told him ... its good to have it when u go in ...

[ItsBlack]

or u can take defensive driving school before u go to court ...that would help u with ur case.... tell them that i learn my lesson and i just made a mistake ...they would probably charge you 500-700 and drop the ticket to 14 over the speed limit .. and no point on ur license ... but good luck tho ...what county is it ?

500 - 700 bucks?!?! Damn, im glad I didn't get my first speeding ticket until 22. I did 85 in a 55 and my ticket was suppose to be 168 but was lowered to 70 for showing up for the arainment(sp?). And, I pleaded nolo so it was just a fine.

edit: but this is in Gwinnett

[esi_atlanta]

lol at QD ....

[esi_atlanta]

500 - 700 bucks?!?! Damn, im glad I didn't get my first speeding ticket until 22. I did 85 in a 55 and my ticket was suppose to be 168 but was lowered to 70 for showing up for the arainment(sp?). And, I pleaded nolo so it was just a fine.

edit: but this is in Gwinnett

damn lucky ... i have done all this too many times ... so i know what to do man ...

[ItsBlack]

damn lucky ... i have done all this too many times ... so i know what to do man ...

yeah, im on my third =( but even still, Ive never seen one that high

[esi_atlanta]

26 tickets ... :P ....i went to court last week ... 500 and no point on my license ...

[Nguyen128]

I can't imagine there was a "flow of traffic" going 25 mph over the limit. Later, QD.

wasn't even paying attention, just following the suv infront tryin to get home then i get slapped for 70. i'm not even sure where he pulled 70 from because i'm pretty sure i wasn't going that fast. on the ticket he marked "patrol car"

[quickdodge®]

wasn't even paying attention, just following the suv infront tryin to get home then i get slapped for 70. i'm not even sure where he pulled 70 from because i'm pretty sure i wasn't going that fast. on the ticket he marked "patrol car"

Following one car isn't considered going with the flow of traffic. And the "I didn't know I was going that fast" excuse probably won't hold up at all. Later, QD.

[esi_atlanta]

Following one car isn't considered going with the flow of traffic. And the "I didn't know I was going that fast" excuse probably won't hold up at all. Later, QD.

i agree ....

[mimakiman11]

Got mine in fulton-20ish over speed limit. I went to court and the judge lower it down to 14mph. Had to pay a 200 fine. Judge was being graceful that day. Think i was 19 at the time.

[Master Shake]

i'd be takin some defensive driving classes asap! it will help you out a lot. i paid like $75 for the class. 3 hours each day or 1 6 hour class.

[02SloWrx]

here is my story.

Age of 18 I got my frist speeding ticket, it got dropped cus i used nolo.
At age of 19 I got my second speeding ticker, I didn't go to court I just payed online fo rit. Later that week, i got a letter saying my DL has been suspended for 6 months.

Both tickets were 3x over.

Ohh, and if you use nolo, they will send u to defensive driving school
Ohh, if you lose your DL, they will also send u to defensive driving school.

[Nguyen128]

so what would be best guilty or nolo?
& at 18 do you need a parent in court with you?

[Boosted FC]

Just be glad it was not Sandy Springs.....

[Total_Blender]

& at 18 do you need a parent in court with you?

Negatory.

And its not that you can't plead nolo if you're under 18, its that a nolo plea counts the same as a conviction. So you can plead nolo if you're under 18, it's just not a good idea.


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[Nguyen128]

i understand that, the ticket is +4 points and that means suspended license. but if i plea "nolo" and drop my points will i keep my license? anyone with experience with this that can help out?

[ThEGrNGoBLiN]

shit man im in the same boat they got me for reckless driving though. fuck clayco!