If your record is spotless, you may find the fine in court is lower than paying and not going to court. But then you loose a day pay. But if you have a vacation day to take, it may be worth it. In my 33 years of driving, I have had one ticket. I got a ticket for 75mph in a 55mph and not wearing a seatbelt. I went to court and told the Judge, yes I was speeding and this was my first ticket ever. She dismissed the speeding and just got me for the seatbelt, which was $80 total. I could have attended a seatbelt class and not paid anything, but I didnt want to. So I paid the $80. Would have been 3 times that with the speeding. Good luck and keep us posted.