Speeding

I received a speeding ticket for 26 over, what can I do? p.s. Dentist did not tell me I should not be driving.

I was going 26 over in a 55mph zone in Georgia, and I believe traffic laws here mandate that speeding over 24 mph can result in a suspended license. I called the court and my fine is to be $310 minimum. I was wondering what I could do to reduce my fines, or at least, have the police officer lower my speed to under 24 mph so I don’t get my license suspended. The day I got my speeding ticket, I had two teeth extracted. I had to get back to school afterwards so I drove back almost immediately after I’d gotten my teeth pulled. I wasn’t as aware of my speeding as I normally would have been that day. Would mentioning this to the officer and court make them sympathetic, or would it seem like I was being a reckless driver? What other alternatives can I pursue to lessen my fine or get out of my speeding ticket? I’m 19 years old, and I need my car to drive to and from campus, or else my parents would have to drive me. I don’t want to burden them with any more troubles, so please help!

You shouldn’t have been driving. You’re lucky that you weren’t charged with DUI. You may want to get to court early, and see what your options are, if any.

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