Innocent of the charge, I received a speeding ticket (75 in a 60mph zone) on Feb 2nd south bound on 161 in rush hour traffic with construction. First of all, my little car would not survive an impact of 30mph, and with a 10 month old baby, I would not risk such precious cargo. Although the officer was rude and clearly abusing his authority, he informed me that I should take it up with the court since he was not going to conduct "court outside".
Unable to take off time and wanting the ticket not to appear on my record, I decide to plea a report of "no contest" and take defensive driving. To my surprise, I am still obligated and required to "pay" the ticket (sign a affidavit stating guilty), enclose amount of $64.00, submit copies of insurance policy (no card accepted), have a notary sign ($) AND additional required expense of $10.00 to get a driving report. I have not yet incurred the expense for the defensive driving ($40.00 on line or more if in person). A total of more than $100.00. The removal of the ticket cost more than the ticket itself! Even after submitting the information, I still have to wait to get approval to take defensive driving.
When did the city get the right to charge MORE than the ticket? If all is runned by computer systems, what am I really paying for? Egocentric and abnocious policement...
I should have taken it to court so I get to spend their money and time without spending mine.
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