Hello everyone,
Couple nights ago i was in my s2000 and some-what raced a 300zx TT. I know racing is bad and i also have "No Racing!" sticker in my dash. Anyway i was caught and cited with a Speed Contest ticket; VC 23109a. (California)
The cop took pictures of the inside of my car and took a close up picture of the "No Racing!" sticker. They didn't catch the other guy cause he got away by going through the mall. The cop asked how fast i was going and i told him i didn't know cause i was looking at the road. They asked why was i racing and i told them i wasn't. I was nervous and couldn't think what to say at the time, like that i was trying to pass him to switch lanes. So my stupid excuse was, "we were just playing around." Very stupid response.. i know... They wrote me down for going 55+ on a 40. So they didn't seem like they radar me.
Has anyone had this ticket and actually fought it? I am 20 years old and i really don't want points on my DMV record. I also was told that there are ways under CVC 40519b stating that i have the right to write a letter lieu (rather) of appearing in court.
Just from being flamed, i know what i've done is wrong and could've submitted injuries to innocent people or even myself. I regret what i did and learned a very valueble lesson.
I only ask for some help, tips or advice. Thank you so much.
*I have the ticket if anybody wants to view it...
Couple nights ago i was in my s2000 and some-what raced a 300zx TT. I know racing is bad and i also have "No Racing!" sticker in my dash. Anyway i was caught and cited with a Speed Contest ticket; VC 23109a. (California)
The cop took pictures of the inside of my car and took a close up picture of the "No Racing!" sticker. They didn't catch the other guy cause he got away by going through the mall. The cop asked how fast i was going and i told him i didn't know cause i was looking at the road. They asked why was i racing and i told them i wasn't. I was nervous and couldn't think what to say at the time, like that i was trying to pass him to switch lanes. So my stupid excuse was, "we were just playing around." Very stupid response.. i know... They wrote me down for going 55+ on a 40. So they didn't seem like they radar me.
Has anyone had this ticket and actually fought it? I am 20 years old and i really don't want points on my DMV record. I also was told that there are ways under CVC 40519b stating that i have the right to write a letter lieu (rather) of appearing in court.
Just from being flamed, i know what i've done is wrong and could've submitted injuries to innocent people or even myself. I regret what i did and learned a very valueble lesson.
I only ask for some help, tips or advice. Thank you so much.
*I have the ticket if anybody wants to view it...
