Fight ticket or pay fine/request traffic school for speeding?

The fact that another car was on your tail does not justify breaking the speed limit. You should not waste your time or the court's - pay the fine and attend traffic school.

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An attorney familiar with the policies and procedures of the court will know the likelihood of negotiating such a resolution given the circumstances of your case.

Check with a lawyer in your locale to discuss more of the details.

Good luck to you.

God bless.

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You can challenge the officer's observations in court, questions his methods, radar, etc. to see the reliability of his observations and explore the facts he relied on to cite you. An attorney experienced in these matters will know the questions to challenge the evidence and can save you the time/hassle of showing up in court to contest your ticket.

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