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r9i8c7k · 05-16-2011, 04:14 PM

In CA it is NOT a misconception that by NOT fighting the ticket and going to traffic school your insurance company will not be notified. The reason being is that by just paying the fine and taking the traffic school option the court in effect is dismissing the citation. Your record will show you were pulled over for doing "X" over the speed limit on such date but that the court dismissed charges/citation.

In CA they charge you an additional $50 in court fees to take this option. In a sense, the court is saying, "Slip us an additional $50 and take some silly traffic school course and we'll drop the whole matter." Kind of like getting pulled over in Mexico.

05-16-2011, 04:14 PM	#10
r9i8c7k Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 168	In CA it is NOT a misconception that by NOT fighting the ticket and going to traffic school your insurance company will not be notified. The reason being is that by just paying the fine and taking the traffic school option the court in effect is dismissing the citation. Your record will show you were pulled over for doing "X" over the speed limit on such date but that the court dismissed charges/citation. In CA they charge you an additional $50 in court fees to take this option. In a sense, the court is saying, "Slip us an additional $50 and take some silly traffic school course and we'll drop the whole matter." Kind of like getting pulled over in Mexico. __________________ '08 987S, 6 Speed, Guards Red, Black Interior, 19" Chrome Wheels, Clear Bra, Painted Side Vents, Dension Ipod, Clear Side Markers, Cayman Sports Tip, Red Tail Lights