Anna Loboda
New Member
- Jurisdiction
- California
I got my first speeding ticket, was doing 44 in a 25-30 mph zone. I think it's about $300. I did not do it on purpose, I was only just trying to get to a job orientation on time and was anxious and didn't look at my speedometer. Now I'm paying attention to how quickly I'm driving constantly and haven't speeded since then and I'm going to tell this to the judge. I'm also on SSI income for disability (mental illness) and can't afford to pay it. Is it in the realm of possibility that the judge could give me community service instead of paying the fine? Or at least knock off some of the price? Or let me pay it off slowly? Any other way I can get out of paying the fine or paying less?
Also, I have a $20 ticket for being on my phone at a red stoplight which turned green and I almost missed it. This was earlier this horrible month. I have three years of driving before this with no tickets. Is there any chance that the judge could suspend my license or order me to go to driving school?
I smoke weed in California, could I get in trouble for that? I was not driving under the influence and that was obvious to the cop and he did not even test me for sobriety because I was functioning ok. It was a speeding ticket.
Also, I have a $20 ticket for being on my phone at a red stoplight which turned green and I almost missed it. This was earlier this horrible month. I have three years of driving before this with no tickets. Is there any chance that the judge could suspend my license or order me to go to driving school?
I smoke weed in California, could I get in trouble for that? I was not driving under the influence and that was obvious to the cop and he did not even test me for sobriety because I was functioning ok. It was a speeding ticket.