02-19-2008, 05:59 AM
Hello and Aloha. I've been lurking on this board and appreciate the insight and knowledge here. Now I have a question of my own...
After four months on the island, I was issued a $162 speeding ticket in North Kohala yesterday. I know I was at fault, and know I put myself and others in danger by my careless action. Lesson learned... and I sure as heck won't do it again. The fact is that I was going 21 over... 56 in a 35 just outside Hawi - coasting downhill, appreciating the beauty, and no clear limit signs were posted.
I realize I have the option of 1) Deny the ticket and contest via written statement, which allows option for trial should I disagree, or 2) Admit but explain mitigating circumstances in writing, and the judge's decision is final.
Does anyone have experience with either approach? The officer said to me, "you can write a letter. most people have good luck getting out of it that way."
What an introduction, right? [B)] Mahalo. [:I]
After four months on the island, I was issued a $162 speeding ticket in North Kohala yesterday. I know I was at fault, and know I put myself and others in danger by my careless action. Lesson learned... and I sure as heck won't do it again. The fact is that I was going 21 over... 56 in a 35 just outside Hawi - coasting downhill, appreciating the beauty, and no clear limit signs were posted.
I realize I have the option of 1) Deny the ticket and contest via written statement, which allows option for trial should I disagree, or 2) Admit but explain mitigating circumstances in writing, and the judge's decision is final.
Does anyone have experience with either approach? The officer said to me, "you can write a letter. most people have good luck getting out of it that way."
What an introduction, right? [B)] Mahalo. [:I]