[jsunma]

What others have been saying here...it takes a long time to get a hearing date.

And just so you know, in case it's important to you, you won't go to "court" but rather will have a hearing with a clerk magistrate (and a representative from the local police dept...usually not even the cop who gave you the ticket). They'll listen to your argument and assuming you're polite and even-tempered will likely reduce your fine somewhat. But seldom will they ever eliminate it entirely and you'll still end up getting the license points you would have gotten if you'd just plead guilty and paid the fine. That's the case with MA drivers at least...i d k exactly what happens so far as points and such for out of state drivers. (the clerk will tell you that he/she doesn't know either as that's a matter between you and your insurance company) You will have the right to reject their offer and have a "real" trial, but that of course involves setting another court date, paying court fees, etc.

So disputing a ticket can save you money in the short run on an expensive ticket, but you'll still wind up paying over the long haul (in increased insurance costs, etc.).

Good luck!

ps -- I do know that crying and pleading the case that this is the first blemish you've ever gotten on an otherwise perfect driving record can get your ticket dismissed entirely. But that only works if you're female and are telling the truth about the perfect record. ;-)