Is there a way to do community service instead of paying a speeding ticket?
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Is there a way to do community service instead of paying a speeding ticket?
I recently received a 276 speeding ticket for going 26 mph over the speed limit on the highway. I am a first year college student and am having financial difficulties in paying this ticket or at least the full amount.
Asked on February 13, 2017 under General Practice, Florida
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Typically, no--community service is generally given as an alternative in appropriate cases to prison or jail time, not to a fine. Fines, especially in motor vehicle (e.g. speeding) cases have to be paid, though you may be able to get the court to accept a payment plan allowing you to pay over time, if you can demonstrate your financial difficulty. On the day of trial, discuss this with the prosecutor and judge, though you can try discussing it with the clerk in advance--though in my experience (in NJ), the clerk does not have the authority to grant a payment plan, and you'd need to appear in court to request one.
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