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pcgizzmo wrote: If I lose I'll pay but at least I'll have the satisfaction of knowing I didn't take it lying down.

I think once it goes to court, additional costs are taked on for court fees, so be ready for additional charges. Plus, I believe (not positive) the judge can increase/decrease the penalty as he/she sees fit, so don't make the judge mad.

I had a similair issue once. I was in the right lane on a major roadway, but the speed was 60 instead of 70 because of construction. I take this route to work daily and there is a cop with someone pulled over about 3-4 days a week during the morining commute, so I DON'T speed there, knowing that it is heavily monitored. Well, car 2 in front slowed down to take an exit, car in front of me slowed down and I just got in the left lane so I didn't have to slow down. First car exits roadway and car that was in front of me, now on my right, accelerates to get back in front of me. Guess he/she didn't like being passed. I was pulled and given a ticket for 72 in a 60. I explained what happened and was told he was running radar and, basically, I was in the fast lane, so it must have been me. Went to the court and asked for deferred. Kept my nose clean and no issues at all. Was kind of frustrated, but figured as many times as I had gone over the limit and not been caught, it would be hard for me to justify arguing against the cop in this case.

Just my 2 cents....easier to get the deferred and not deal with it.