Hello all, and thanks in advance for the assistance.
This is my first traffic offense, and I have been driving for 11 years. That being said, I would like to keep my record clean. I typically drive 2-3 miles over the speed limit to stay with the flow of traffic. Unfortunately, it got me in trouble this time. I received a ticket for 13 over (73 in a 60) on I-85. Apparently there is a 10 mile stretch where the speed limit drops from 70 to 60 mph, of which I was unaware.
My question is this, is there any way to have this not go on my record? At the time of the incident (2 months ago), I was a resident of NC. I am now a resident of DC with a new drivers license. My current line of employ is such that a solid background is critical. The courthouse is 150 miles away, but if I have to make the trip, I can.
Please tell me there is some leeway when it comes to your first offense.
Law section: 14-3/46.2-878
Thanks,
-jmk
This is my first traffic offense, and I have been driving for 11 years. That being said, I would like to keep my record clean. I typically drive 2-3 miles over the speed limit to stay with the flow of traffic. Unfortunately, it got me in trouble this time. I received a ticket for 13 over (73 in a 60) on I-85. Apparently there is a 10 mile stretch where the speed limit drops from 70 to 60 mph, of which I was unaware.
My question is this, is there any way to have this not go on my record? At the time of the incident (2 months ago), I was a resident of NC. I am now a resident of DC with a new drivers license. My current line of employ is such that a solid background is critical. The courthouse is 150 miles away, but if I have to make the trip, I can.
Please tell me there is some leeway when it comes to your first offense.
Law section: 14-3/46.2-878
Thanks,
-jmk
