First 'Major' ticket

I think I read in your description a basis for your "defense". I subscribe to the honesty is the best policy route when dealing with law enforcement, and in your thread you state that the speed limit changes relatively quickly in a short distance. You also state that you were not paying attention to the reduction and thus the ticket. If I were you, I would state those facts in your defense, and also offer a synopsis of your age and driving record and the fact that you are younger and the effects points will have on your record and economic status. If there is any reduction in your fine/points as a result, you can thank the judge and offer this opprotunity as a learning experience. If there is no reduction, still thank the judge and state the above learning experience. I'm sure either way, it WILL be a learning experience!!! Good luck my friend, this too shall pass!!! Geof