I got a damn ticket...

a traffic ticket can cost alot, even for a minor ticket now!.
here is what to do. there should be a court appearance date on the front. you must call the court to plea not guilty, this way, you will only have to go to court one time. if you do not ple not guilty, the day you are sceduled to go, alll the judge will ask you is guilty or not. if then at that time, you plea not guilty, the judge will set a new date, this way they will have the cop there on the new "trial day".

however, while you are there in court, look for the prosucuters office or desk. talk to him, and if you do not have an exstensive record, he will lower it to a non moving violation ( this way you will not get points on your licience, therefore, your insurance will not go up!)
also, if you are out of work, ask him if he could set minuminm fines, and let you do community service, since you have no job.
if you talk to the prosacuter with respect, i am sure you will be fine

oh, yes, trust you me, the cop will be there when you have to speak in front of the judge!. he is on the clock to do so