If the charge
filed again you is a criminal traffic
violation or a misdemeanor, you
MUST appear in court on the date and time
specified on the traffic citation of
complaint.
Civil traffic cases can be
resolved prior to the appearance date on
your complaint by one of the three following
ways:Options for Resolving Civil Traffic
Violations:
Option
#1. Plead guilty, Pay $75,
unless the complaint is for speeding 21-30
miles per hours over the speed limit, then
pay $95. Your conviction is reported
to the Secretary of State
Option #2. To avoid a
conviction on your driving record, plead
guilty and register for the Driver Safety
Program. Pay $120, non-refundable
(motorists charged with driving 21-30 miles
over the posted limit must pay an additional
$20 for a total of $140 non-refundable).
Option #3. Plead not
guilty and request a hearing before a Judge.
Your may bring witnesses and present your
case before the judge. If you are
found responsible, you lose the option of
going to the Defensive Driving Class
Bill
Feithen-Chief Of Police