Austin Speed Ticket Advice

Cheeese · 01-27-2013, 09:23 PM

Hey, It is my first time in Austin and I got a speed ticket. Anyone have advice on how to clear it or ask for reduction. Any thing helps!! Thanks!!

E90Graphite07 · 01-28-2013, 07:57 AM

I remember those days I got my few in ATX. Either just take defensive driving, look for a lawyer to take care of it for like $50-$70, or go to court and appeal (may be lucky that officer doesn't show up; if so, your ticket is dismissed). That's all you can do about it.

kpjo4 · 01-28-2013, 08:39 PM

Appeal and fight it

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Originally Posted by E90Graphite07

I remember those days I got my few in ATX. Either just take defensive driving, look for a lawyer to take care of it for like $50-$70, or go to court and appeal (may be lucky that officer doesn't show up; if so, your ticket is dismissed). That's all you can do about it.

RoundelM3 · 01-29-2013, 10:10 AM

You can ask for deferred adjudication - usually 90 days. You pay the fine, but if you don't get any more tickets during the deferred period, it stays off your record. Other than that, you can request Defensive Driving, or go to court. Prosecutors will sometimes reduce the fine or some other disposition. A lot depends on where you were or how far over the limit you were going.

kdk2641 · 01-29-2013, 10:31 AM

You can ask for Defensive Driving option. You only pay partial amount of your ticket and turn in the Defensive driving completion before certain day and the ticket won't be on your record.

Nutballa · 01-29-2013, 10:33 AM

The the online "I drive Safely" course and get the ticket dismissed. Take it when you want, at your own pace.

jjellyneck · 01-29-2013, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by roundel335

You can ask for deferred adjudication - usually 90 days. You pay the fine, but if you don't get any more tickets during the deferred period, it stays off your record. Other than that, you can request Defensive Driving, or go to court. Prosecutors will sometimes reduce the fine or some other disposition. A lot depends on where you were or how far over the limit you were going.

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Cheeese · 01-31-2013, 09:15 PM

Thank you! They dismissed it because I was actually going the speed limit... Thank you for all the help!!!!!

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Cheeese Private 17 Rep 83 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Space Grey Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Austin Speed Ticket Advice Hey, It is my first time in Austin and I got a speed ticket. Anyone have advice on how to clear it or ask for reduction. Any thing helps!! Thanks!!
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E90Graphite07 Lieutenant 104 Rep 596 Posts Drives: 07 E90 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	I remember those days I got my few in ATX. Either just take defensive driving, look for a lawyer to take care of it for like $50-$70, or go to court and appeal (may be lucky that officer doesn't show up; if so, your ticket is dismissed). That's all you can do about it. __________________ 2007 BMW 335i, 2014 Audi A4, 2016 Acura MDX Join us on Facebook: E90Post - Houston Houston BMW DIY Services
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kdk2641 Private 0 Rep 50 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (4)	You can ask for Defensive Driving option. You only pay partial amount of your ticket and turn in the Defensive driving completion before certain day and the ticket won't be on your record.
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Nutballa Captain 248 Rep 840 Posts Drives: BMW F13 M6 // BMW F22 M235i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Austin, Texas+ San Antonio iTrader: (1)	The the online "I drive Safely" course and get the ticket dismissed. Take it when you want, at your own pace. __________________ BMW FTW! "Power is nothing without Control" - Pirelli.
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Cheeese Private 17 Rep 83 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Space Grey Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Thank you! They dismissed it because I was actually going the speed limit... Thank you for all the help!!!!!
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