I got a ticket the other day. There are no points for this section (PA 3111A), but I am still concerned. The "Nature of Offense" on the citation is states as "Other: Def. failed to obey posted 55 mph speed zone sign. M/V paced at 90 mph" In the remarks section is states: "Careless ln. change"

Since there are no points, I am tempted to just pay the $104 fine. However, I am concerned that a statement like that will end up on my driving record. If I get pulled over in the future and the cop pulls up my record and sees "paced at 90 mph," he will be much more inclined to issue a ticket.

I have no experience with this, as I usually drive defensively and I never get pulled over. I am afraid to make matters worse by fighting this and having the court change the offense on me. Is this possible? I mean, is it possible for the prosecutor or whoever to change the offense from "Other" to "Speeding", which will result in points on my record? Is the offense and/or fine set in stone by being written on the citation? Can the police officer say "I gave you a break and since you want to fight, I am now pushing for speeding 90 in 55 zone"??!

This is in Penndel, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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• What's the worst that could happen? Fighting ticket (+), Vlad, Thu, 2 Oct 2003 11:54:44 <-- Viewing This Message
  • Dude you are lucky, Bart, Thu, 2 Oct 2003 18:57:34
    • Re: I'll tell you what is lucky, steveC, Fri, 3 Oct 2003 00:07:11
      • but officer ... the flash blue lights are for snow plow, Trev, Fri, 3 Oct 2003 13:12:03
      • On "being paced", Bart, Fri, 3 Oct 2003 09:28:47
  • Re: What's the worst that could happen? Fighting ticket (+), Craig, Thu, 2 Oct 2003 14:45:19
  • Even with no points, phred, Thu, 2 Oct 2003 14:34:17
  • agreed - run away, Scott Paterson , Thu, 2 Oct 2003 13:44:32
    • Oh, he was pissed! (+), Vlad, Thu, 2 Oct 2003 14:12:17
  • You already got the gift..., Jeff Cunningham, Thu, 2 Oct 2003 13:28:16
    • Re: MA speeders..., Camm , Fri, 3 Oct 2003 20:59:49
    • And in WI your license would be suspended n/m, saw, Thu, 2 Oct 2003 16:35:30
  • Ungrateful!, KevinH, Thu, 2 Oct 2003 13:01:54
    • Slowpokes!, bRAD, Thu, 2 Oct 2003 13:37:48
      • But you talking KPH there correct? LOL n/m, saw, Thu, 2 Oct 2003 16:37:42
  • why can't speders just take ther lumps instd of whining, chrisx, Thu, 2 Oct 2003 12:43:15
    • Re: why can't speders just take ther lumps instd of whining, MO, Thu, 2 Oct 2003 16:07:00
      • Re: why can't speders just take ther lumps instd of whining, chrisx, Thu, 2 Oct 2003 18:03:19

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