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you have the option to pay the fine...which is explained on the summons...or you can contest it (argue it). There should be a date on the summons (ticket) which will tell you when to appear if you wish to agure it. If this is your desire....don't pay it and show up in court on the designated date. This will be an arraignment. Even though it is not considered a criminal charge in RI....it is still an arraignment. You will have the opportunity to plead to the charge and accept the fine and court costs that the judge imposes...or you can claim your clean driving record (if you've been good for 3 years) or you can plead innocent. The judge will then set a trial date and have the issuing officer present at this trial and the two of you and your attorney ...if you like....will argue the charge. Look at the top of the summons and there may be a number which is circled.....this is your actual speed that was registered by radar....you probably got a pretty good break. Guess what i did before i retired BTW RI is a lot more lenient that most of our neighboring states....unless you have an attitude......(5/0?)
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