The cops I have talked to don't make a big deal now days about sending a SD.   It's pretty automated and been that way for awhile now as stated above.  

Advice on the 1201 is good.  Locality keeps it all, no state surcharge.  There was a bill I think it might have made it to law not sure, that even if a speed is reduced you still pay the surcharge to the state on that charge, localities were up in arms about this as it cut into their take.   Believe it or not H Clinton of all people when she was NYS Senator make recommendations to drop the bill.  Call Ripley's.  :D

I would go to court myself talk to the ADA for the locality and plead your case.   Ask for dismissal settle for 1201.  The trooper will not talk to you but most likely will be present and represented by said ADA.   The state is pushing hard from Gov office and DMV for seat belt and distracted driver stuff, cell phone, texting, etc besides the regular DWI campaigns.  As another said no seat belt driver goes on your record and your ins will nail you for it.   So it is worth fighting.      

Huh? Please explain.  I often drive with a mean looking GSD with me.  What should I be expecting?

He is insinuating that cops like to shoot dogs

Oh, yeah I knew that already.  I was just wondering if they were issued an official directive to "kill Fido on site."

At any rate, sorry top derail.  Carry on, gentlemen.

Of course not. You have to judge if you're likely to get bit. The officer can defend themselves if they perceive they are about to get bit. Me, I carry dog bones. I've found that if they are chewing on a dog bone, they are less likely to be chewing on my bones.

This is the truth as I know it and see it every day....  But my similar opinion is just coming from the "desk" of a local PD

Maybe i missed that File 24 on the "grand scheme"..?  


In reference to the OP the cheapest and easiest way to handle it is to just talk to the ADA handling that courts traffic section and explain the situation...  Can only hope for the best... I myself have been pulled over by and work with some LE that are one egg short of a dozen, or are just plain douchbags.