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ShitOnWheels · 12-05-2008, 04:38 PM

If you remember, I got a ticket last month for an illegal left turn that I didn't realize was illegal until I had pretty much completed the turn. I was originally going to pay it and do defensive driving course, but I was talked out of paying it (I will still do the online course though). So, my court date is next week.

I considered hiring a lawyer, but didn't. So I think I"m going to attempt this on my own. But, having never done this, I haven't a clue what to do.

My ticket says my court time is at 6:30pm. I assume I'll show up before 6, attempt to talk to the prosecutor, and hope to goodness they see my clean driving record of 9 years and drop it to a seat belt ticket or something. Is there anything specific I should say? Anything I shouldn't say? Do I need to get there earlier than 45 minutes before the time on my ticket? Do I need to bring the ticket in with me? Do I need my docs (insurance/registration)? If I do, do they need to be the current ones or the ones from the time of the stop (changed insurance companies since then)? I'm clueless!

I know to dress well (I do for work anyway). I know to be respectful and all. I'm just clueless as to what I need to do once I'm there. I'm not a big fan of going places I've never been, especially with a lot of things riding on this.

12-05-2008, 04:38 PM	#1
ShitOnWheels Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: West Milford, NJ Posts: 2,127 iTrader: (0)	Court Date Next Week If you remember, I got a ticket last month for an illegal left turn that I didn't realize was illegal until I had pretty much completed the turn. I was originally going to pay it and do defensive driving course, but I was talked out of paying it (I will still do the online course though). So, my court date is next week. I considered hiring a lawyer, but didn't. So I think I"m going to attempt this on my own. But, having never done this, I haven't a clue what to do. My ticket says my court time is at 6:30pm. I assume I'll show up before 6, attempt to talk to the prosecutor, and hope to goodness they see my clean driving record of 9 years and drop it to a seat belt ticket or something. Is there anything specific I should say? Anything I shouldn't say? Do I need to get there earlier than 45 minutes before the time on my ticket? Do I need to bring the ticket in with me? Do I need my docs (insurance/registration)? If I do, do they need to be the current ones or the ones from the time of the stop (changed insurance companies since then)? I'm clueless! I know to dress well (I do for work anyway). I know to be respectful and all. I'm just clueless as to what I need to do once I'm there. I'm not a big fan of going places I've never been, especially with a lot of things riding on this.