So I have just been stopped by a traffic cop having been gunned doing 90 in a 65. The very nice gentleman understood that I was driving quickly as I was late to pick up my daughter but still gave me a ticket, albeit amending the speed to 70. I have to respond to the court - what's the fine if I plead guilty once back in UK? As I travel to US on business regularly I am presuming this is something I can't ignore
The first thing I have to do is return a form pleading guilty or not guilty. Just wanted a steer on the expected fine for a reported 5 mph over the speed limit - but you're right....I will be responding
as a guideline in NYS the Minimum and Maximum are as follows: 1 - 10 mph over = $45 min - $150 max (no imprisonment) 11 - 30 mph over = $90 min - $300 max (0-15 days imprisonment) 31 + mph over = $180 min - $600 max (0-30 days imprisonment) Speed not prudent = $45 min - $150 max (0-15 days imprisonment) Failure to reduce = $45 min - $150 max (0-15 days imprisonment) Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_much_will_a_speeding_ticket_in_NY_cost#ixzz23ey3Atc5
sounds like he's a luck fecker and his final speed was only 5mph over and not 25mph over as he could of done yanky bird. plead guilty, and pay the fine PRONTO !!
Worth keeping in mind that every state has different laws. I know in Texas, you can roll up to the court any time before the date you are due to appear and pay the fine. You can also pay online, but it takes a while for the offense to make its way onto the system. Like I say though, it's not unlikely that whichever state you're in will have a totally different set of rules. Read the ticket and information he should have given you, should include instructions for your situation. Failing that, there should be a number to call for the court that you're due to appear at and who should be able to direct you.
