Speeding

I received a speeding ticket in North Myrtle Beach,SC recently for going 52 mph in a 40.The date of my hearing?

I received a ticket last week clocked at 52 mph in a 40 mph zone.I was polite to the cop and admitted my I was unaware it was a 40 mph and apologized. My hearing is set for Jan 12,2010. However, after reading the ticket, the police officer made an error on the ticket.He put the hearing date as for Jan 12,2009 which passed already and is before the date when I got pulled over.I contacted a court employee who said that errors like that are common at the end of the year and that in the town the judge will usually reduce the fine (the fine was $135)and reduce the points from 4 points to 2.My question is, I am willing to admit guilty and pay the fine.However, I am strapped for cash a bit and If I can get out of this ticket due to a error like this,It would save me money.After all mistakes do happen but the police officer should have been more conscientious of the date given that is his job-especially when it comes to speeding tickets.Any advice for me?

That won’t get you out of the ticket.

You have the ability to do exactly what you did….call the court and find out the correct hearing date.

You have already been given the answer by the court – go to your hearing, be polite and the judge may reduce your fine.