Quote Originally Posted by Magius
Well its too late for me to take a defensive driving course since my court date is tomorrow. I'm absolutely sure I was not going that fast. A guy that was behind me passed me quickly and then the cop pulled me over. I'm telling them that first and then asking them to drop the ticket.

If that doesn't work, then I'm going to have to tell them that losing my license means no school since I can't drive an hour to school everyday without a license.
The court system doesn't care about anything that isn't to do with the ticket. You have no proof some dude passed you...so they won't hear it. I hate to be rough with ya, I just know how they work.

Best bet is to plea for alternative sentencing (IE; request to take defensive driving, and offer 20hours community service with fines) with the prosecutor. Try to work something with the prosecutor before going before the judge. Get to court early to insure you have time to do so. Just be straight up with the prosecutor. Don't say you didn't do it...it's your word against the cop's, and the phrase "innocent til proven guilty" no longer works to your advantage...sad to say. Tell her (or him) you'd like to keep your license as you need it for school and you'd like to find an alternative sentence or reduced speeding fine.