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I was cited for speeding the other night, my first in years, and on the ticket the ACCIDENT box is checked "yes" but there was no accident. Can I get the ticket dismissed on this technicality? By the way, I was stopped by a city cop six miles from town where the speed limit drops from 70 to 55 for no apparent reason.
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WARNING!!: This is not going to be what you want to hear.
In most localities the prosecutor can amend the charges on the spot, so a wrong box checked will have no bearing on the validity of the ticket.
Also, arguing to the judge that there was "no reason" for a speed limit change is a good way to get the FULL penalties, fines and points assessed. Traffic judges hear hundreds upon hundreds of cases every day and have very little patience for excuses.
Does everyone speed?
Yep.
Does everyone take a chance of getting caught when they do?
Sure do.
You were the unlucky one that day. My advice is to take your lumps, pay the fine, and move on with your life.