It's a rare occasion to be let go these days. I tried to talk my way out of the ticket, but is was no use. I don't think the officers are able to let many (if any) go these days, because these particular citations are an excellant source of revenue for our towns. Even if you go before the judge and get assigned traffic school, the fine plus school cost are still high. The only positive aspect is the ticket doesn't end up on your state record.