Getting a speeding ticket can be a serious hassle on many levels. Instead of saving the time that you thought you would by driving over the speed limit in the first place, you have really done the complete opposite. Speeding tickets mean that you have to take time to pull over and wait for the officer to do his job, which could possibly include a lengthy vehicle search. The officer will take time to ask you a few questions as well, to include the obvious question, “Do you know how fast you were going?”
Answering this question can make or break your case. As a general rule of thumb, you should never admit that you’re guilty of speeding or anything else. You do not want to incriminate yourself under any circumstances. However, if you do admit to speeding at that time, you should know that in all actuality, there really is no way to fight the ticket because you have, in essence, already plead guilty to the charge and will have no choice except to pay the ticket. You may wish to consult a New Jersey traffic ticket attorney regarding the specifics of your case if you have admitted guilt to the officer.
However, if you had extenuating circumstances at the time, such as you were pregnant and in labor when you were caught speeding, then a judge may, at his or her discretion, decide to give you a break and lower the cost of the ticket. But you should not count on that to happen in every case. For future reference, whenever you’re asked whether or not you know how fast you were going, you should respond with a question of your own to the officer. Ask if he or she has your speed on radar, and ask him or her how fast you were going according to the radar. Sometimes officers do not use radar at all, but instead they may use a visual estimate to spot potential speeders and hope that the violator will thoughtlessly admit to speeding. If you need New Jersey traffic ticket attorney, call Dan Matrafajlo for a free consultation.
