First 'Major' ticket

If you can, try to find a mechanic that will put it in writing that your speedometer needed to be re-calibrated, (say 12 to 15 miles off the actual speed) It may help you out or it may not but definately worth a shot. I have had 5 speeding tickets here in North Carolina in 2 yrs living here, after only having 2 in 20 plus years in Massachusetts.I have been extremely fortunate as to getting breaks on ALL these tickets and none of these has resulted in any points against my license. Last one I got was 85 in a 70 in the Duster on 95 North in Roanoke Rapids, The state trooper who saw me breeze past where he was sitting when he caught up to me (I pulled into the right lane, I knew I was bagged) he pulls me over and said " The Duster is running good today" I said yeah it sure is!!!!! He was pretty cool and even suggested that If I got my speedometer calibrated and brought the receipt into court, that they would drop it. I got a Lawyer, paid the $255.00 for the lawyer/court costs, faxed the lawyer a copy of the receipt and didn't even need to show up in court on day of hearing. Got a letter a week after the court date stating I was good to go. Hope this helps you!!!! Good luck. Please keep us posted how you make out.