I got a speeding ticket in California on a highway with a 65 mph limit. The ticket says my speed was approx. over 94 mph, and I found out I’m not eligible for traffic school because I exceeded the speed limit by more than 30 mph. But it says ‘approx.’ speed, not an exact number. Is there any way I can work around this? Anyone dealt with something similar?
Yeah, I had a similar issue. You might be able to challenge the ‘approx.’ part. If they didn’t use radar or LIDAR, they might not have proof of your exact speed.
Fenn said:
Yeah, I had a similar issue. You might be able to challenge the ‘approx.’ part. If they didn’t use radar or LIDAR, they might not have proof of your exact speed.
That makes sense. If the officer didn’t have solid proof, there could be room to argue. I’d definitely try that!
I think you can also negotiate with the prosecutor. If it’s your first offense and your record is clean, they might reduce the charge.
Keenan said:
I think you can also negotiate with the prosecutor. If it’s your first offense and your record is clean, they might reduce the charge.
Yeah, I did that with a ticket before. They reduced it and I didn’t even need a lawyer!
You can definitely go to court yourself, but it might be tricky. Lawyers can help, but yeah, it might cost more than the ticket itself. 
Hadi said:
You can definitely go to court yourself, but it might be tricky. Lawyers can help, but yeah, it might cost more than the ticket itself.
True, but it could be worth it if it helps you avoid points on your license. I’d recommend talking to a lawyer if you want to be sure.
A lawyer might be expensive, but they can fight for you to avoid the points. I’ve done that before and it was worth it for me.
Oak said:
A lawyer might be expensive, but they can fight for you to avoid the points. I’ve done that before and it was worth it for me.
I agree. Even though it costs, it could save you in the long run if it keeps your insurance rates low.
If you just want to contest yourself, you can try. But it might be harder to win without professional help. IDK how much an attorney would cost, but they might be able to get the points off your record.