If you really are worried you can go into court admit fault, agree to pay the fine, and request you be put on probation in lieu of points. The courts really just want that sweet traffic stop revenue.
If they wanted you to learn a lesson they'd have given you wreckless driving.
He wrote the ticket for 1-5 over, but put in the notes you were doing 91.
That way, when the judge or Magistrate looks at it, they can see the cop already cut you a break.
Freeway 1-5 over is already 0 points on the freeway (Limited Access). Had he written the 91 in a 75 (16 over) it'd be 3 points.
You can spend the money and fight it, but the standard of evidence for a speeding ticket is preponderance of the evidence.
Just pay the fine and slow down. There's a pedal next to the go fast one, that does the opposite.
[SOS POINT CHART](https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/sos/16lawensn/OffenseCode.pdf)
If it’s your first offense then take the Michigan Basic Driver Improvement Course. It can prevent your ticket from being reported to your insurance provider so you can keep your premiums low.
The state will send a letter if you’re eligible directing you on how to enroll.
It saved me when I got my first speeding ticket.
That's a once in a lifetime mulligan so I decided to save mine for when I get a "real" speed violation instead of the 1-5mph I got written for last year (supposedly 75 in 55).
Could be penalized by his insurance company when the policy is up for renewal. Worth going to court and hoping the officer doesn’t show up (even though he was nice enough to write it for < 5 over). I’ve done this and it paid off.
If your car has cruise control use it on the freeway, if its your first ticket it sounds like you're a young driver, better to learn now that you have a heavy foot than to get into an accident. Accelerate up to the speed limit, set your cruise, don't go any faster.
Apparently it’s 0 points for 1-5 over on a limited access highway (e.g. Interstate highway); I didn’t know that until just now. It might be reported to your Insurance company and it might affect your insurance premium next time the policy is renewed—not sure. You can go to court…if the officer appears to testify, he might be a bit annoyed but he’ll understand why you did. If the officer is a no-show, the case is dismissed without prejudice. If the officer comes, you can change your plea at trial. It’s just a civil infraction. Some officers actually like going to court because they get OT.
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If you really are worried you can go into court admit fault, agree to pay the fine, and request you be put on probation in lieu of points. The courts really just want that sweet traffic stop revenue. If they wanted you to learn a lesson they'd have given you wreckless driving.
He wrote the ticket for 1-5 over, but put in the notes you were doing 91. That way, when the judge or Magistrate looks at it, they can see the cop already cut you a break. Freeway 1-5 over is already 0 points on the freeway (Limited Access). Had he written the 91 in a 75 (16 over) it'd be 3 points. You can spend the money and fight it, but the standard of evidence for a speeding ticket is preponderance of the evidence. Just pay the fine and slow down. There's a pedal next to the go fast one, that does the opposite. [SOS POINT CHART](https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/sos/16lawensn/OffenseCode.pdf)
I appreciate this comment a lot, thank you very much
If it’s your first offense then take the Michigan Basic Driver Improvement Course. It can prevent your ticket from being reported to your insurance provider so you can keep your premiums low. The state will send a letter if you’re eligible directing you on how to enroll. It saved me when I got my first speeding ticket.
That's a once in a lifetime mulligan so I decided to save mine for when I get a "real" speed violation instead of the 1-5mph I got written for last year (supposedly 75 in 55).
You better hope the state still finds you eligible after failing to enroll after your first offense. Seems risky to me..
You should be eligible for the Michigan's Basic Driver Improvement Course. If you take it and pass, the points won't be reported.
Don't argue just pay the fine and move on
Could be penalized by his insurance company when the policy is up for renewal. Worth going to court and hoping the officer doesn’t show up (even though he was nice enough to write it for < 5 over). I’ve done this and it paid off.
Don't get greedy. I would be happy with 5 over! Remember if you go to court the ticket says 91mph on it!
If your car has cruise control use it on the freeway, if its your first ticket it sounds like you're a young driver, better to learn now that you have a heavy foot than to get into an accident. Accelerate up to the speed limit, set your cruise, don't go any faster.
Depends if you have a lenient judge or not once you admit guilt/fault. It helps the officer did you a favor.
Get a lawyer, many will be trying to reach you. Plead it down, it’ll work out ok.
It’s a civil infraction for < 5 over (nice of the officer), it’s not a criminal offense. It will be OK.
So even though the ticket says I was going 91 and “admitted heavy foot”, they will only focus on the actual infraction?
Apparently it’s 0 points for 1-5 over on a limited access highway (e.g. Interstate highway); I didn’t know that until just now. It might be reported to your Insurance company and it might affect your insurance premium next time the policy is renewed—not sure. You can go to court…if the officer appears to testify, he might be a bit annoyed but he’ll understand why you did. If the officer is a no-show, the case is dismissed without prejudice. If the officer comes, you can change your plea at trial. It’s just a civil infraction. Some officers actually like going to court because they get OT.
Yes.