Speeding ticket - need some advice!

So, we just got hit with a speeding notice. Apparently, we blew past the limit on 2/10, which is just great since it’s only been two and a half months since the last one. The local PD has no clue who was behind the wheel—honestly, neither do we—so they're basically asking us to snitch on ourselves so they can slap someone with a fine. Is there any way to wiggle out of this mess? Any loophole or some kind of appeal we can pull? It was around 6 PM on Broadway, so even if someone actually did go over, I’m positive it wasn't more than 9.3 miles/h. Not sure if that even matters.

Thanks for the input, everyone.

Finally settled a parking ticket from three years ago. Had to deal with municipal court, too. Honestly? I have no clue who parked that car poorly. I never even drove it—it was basically a glorified taxi for anyone needing a lift. Feel free to complain about getting hit with a fine, but complaining doesn't waive the bill if the registration is in your name. If someone snaps a photo of you, you’re on the hook. As for who was actually behind the wheel? If you're lucky, you might find out eventually.

Does anyone know how I can pay a fine or those legal fees if the cop didn't actually hand me a payment slip like he was supposed to?

jaderaven22 said:Does anyone know how I can pay a fine or those legal fees if the cop didn't actually hand me a payment slip like he was supposed to?

Just hit up the local police department or the county clerk that issued the citation and ask them to send you the info...

wiredfalcon2 said:So, we just got hit with a speeding notice. Apparently, we blew past the limit on 2/10, which is just great since it’s only been two and a half months since the last one. The local PD has no clue who was behind the wheel—honestly, neither do we—so they're basically asking us to snitch on ourselves so they can slap someone with a fine. Is there any way to wiggle out of this mess? Any loophole or some kind of appeal we can pull? It was around 6 PM on Broadway, so even if someone actually did go over, I’m positive it wasn't more than 9.3 miles/h. Not sure if that even matters.

Thanks for the input, everyone.

There’s no such thing as an appeal here, and honestly, even if someone decided to be difficult and take it to court, they’d just be asking to see a photo showing the license plate next to the recorded speed—so you aren't getting anywhere with that either.

If a family member was behind the wheel instead of the owner, you could technically dodge the ticket for both the driver and the registered owner, but that just means dealing with the headache of multiple court appearances in what would likely be two separate proceedings, and I really don't know if anyone finds that worth the effort just for a simple speeding ticket...

Hey, just a heads-up if you haven't grabbed your payment slips yet—you can always swing by the local police station to pick them up!
(By the way, your name will be right there in the top left corner so you know it's yours!)