Reply to "Speeding Defense?"

Next big ticket I'm going to try this one:

For most of us it is not the fine that is the problem. It is the demerit points and what the insurance industry will do to you if you get enough points against you.

I have NOT tried this myself but I know two guys that swear by it.

When you get the ticket. Sign it and mail in the payment by check only ADD an additional 10 dollars to the amount. The courts will realize you have overpaid and mail a refund for the 10 dollars. DONT cash the refund. If the accounting department has an outstanding financial issue they will not send the case number for closure. No closure, No conviction, No points. Apparantly you can keep the conviction and points off the books pretty much indefinately.

I have no idea if a stunt like this will work in the U.S.

If it really does work, it's a pretty slick way to keep a clean driving record.
Doug M