Got caught speeding on the highway, 75 in a 55. Fair enough,

yeah.

Take it to court, explain and show proof (especially since he just walked off without giving you a chance to actually find it), that part should be dropped especially since first offence

>75 in a 55
This alone is going to fuck you over. There is no excuse for going that much faster than the limit.

>>18617199
>highway
>55
wtf? but why didn't you tell the cop when you got back you had insurance? you might be able to still convince them to let that go, but I doubt it. is your car registered?

>>18617252
He was being chased by a Nigeria prince who wanted to give him usd 1,000,000$

>>18617199
yeah your probably just fine, and maybe the cop can get in a bit of trouble too without looking any deeper into it before he gave the ticket, but maybe not im not a lawyer

>>18617265
Yeah, I got insurance card and registration now. I'm pretty sure failure to provide those will be waived off. It's registered.

What mainly pisses me off is that I know for a fact someone passed me going 70+ only a mile or so before where the cop was. Guess I was just the unlucky one today.

>The ticket now includes failure to produce registration and insurance card, no payment amount, just a court date. This is my first ticket ever. When I go to court and show both valid insurance and registration will I have to pay the fines for all of this?
I'm not a lawyer and not qualified to give legal advice, but I very much doubt it. Go to court, explain exactly what happened, and whatever you do, keep your cool.

>>18617279
You weren't unlucky.

You were dumb for not seeing the signs. Even on highways, most states have authority to pull you over even if you're 7 above the speed limit. Speedtraps are something you learn to spot, and don't speed excessively unless you're in a pack.

You can argue off the insurance bit, but just pay the fine for your stupidity.

>>18617313
Yeah, you're right. Just still a bit mad from it, it's not justified to be mad at the situation though considering it's my fault. My b

>>18617199

Happened to me once. I had a busted headlight that went out as I was heading home and realized I forgot to put in the new insurance in my glovebox.

You pretty much just show up to the courthouse and prove that you have valid insurance and you pay a nominal fee. I think for me in Texas it was like $25 or something. No big deal really just a hassle to go out and wait in line.

The speeding ticket is another thing. Get ready to spread wide for that.

>>18617199
I've been in a similar situation. All I had to do was produce the proper insurance proof at a later date. No fees or fines.

The speeding ticket though, is another ordeal. Try to look into a deferment program. You'll pay more upfront, but the ticket will be gone from your record. Also, you CANNOT get another speeding violation for a few years.

Normally you just show up at the DA with proof and he'll drop it on the spot and you will never have to show up.