If they have traffic school in your state, take that. It is like criminal "diversion" and if you complete it, nothing will go on your record at all.

You will have to pay an administrative fee to the Court I think, and the traffic school "tuition" (which is around $35-$50 I think).

Some states have them you can take on line that are allowed. It is not a bad experience at all.

Example:

http://www.trafficschoolonline.com/

Once you complete the traffic school, you send your certificate in to the DMV or the Court, then the charges on the ticket are dismissed. It's wise to check your DMV record a few months later to make sure it is still clean.
(You kept a copy of the traffic school certificate just in case).

Most states don't allow the use of this "gift" more than once every 12-18 months though

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