Let me help you guys understand the question I was asking. It has nothing to do with being and adult, or bad citizen, or anything like that. My question was to figure out the best avenue to go with this ticket as I was unaware if it is considered a traffic violation. I was just wanting to know if I should just flat out pay the ticket or was defensive driving available for this citation. As you can see, it was explained earlier in the post that this is not considered a traffic violation so the ticket will get handled accordingly. As for everyone that misunderstood and wanna say "You're and adult" and "be a good citizen", c'mon guys it's not about that. I am a married man with 2 kids, so don't think that this is a teenager asking silly question.
I guess another part of being an adult is explaining things clearly the first time. "Ticket, arraignment, TV show" doesn't really provide a lot of context. And I would have thought the officer explained any alternatives you had, as mine did when I got a speeding ticket two years ago. Or maybe (gasp) ask the courthouse or municipality that gave you the citation in the first place. Recklessness, inattentiveness, miscommunication, procrastination (asking for alternatives the day of) and excuses. Hmmph.
I wouldn't bother going to court. Just pay the fine. It's not a moving violation, so your insurance won't go up.
just watch the game. it's worth an arrest warrant (sarcasm) Pay the fine today at the courthouse. no big deal
