Unfortunately, I have already looked into all these options. The circumstances are bad; 52 mph over the posted limit (the trooper said he saw tripple digits before locking the radar in... believe me, it is way too easy in a Z06); in addition, anything over a certain speed in North Carolina automatically gets a wreckless driving award too.

I could have been arrested, license revoked on the spot and required to sit in jail; but I this didn't happen. I immediately pulled over and was very cooperative with the officer.

I had a spotless driving record... until now.
I hired a lawyer. The statutes changed in January 2009, taking away certain descretions from judges and attorneys for the state, so I was left with two choices. take the speeding ticket at face value and lose my licence for 6 months or take the wreckless driving and the points. I opted to take the wreckless driving and keep my license. Either way would have cost major insurance points.

My insurance agent is also a car guy. He owns a 600+hp Charger and has admitted to letting it hang out on a quiet road, so he understands and is trying to help. The X5 is not my only vehicle... it is the most expensive one to insure. The other vehicles are an old CRX (no collision needed) and my work vehicle, which is necessary.

The good new is that the points and the premiums will go away after 3 years. I will be patient, keep my head down, drive safe, save my money and buy a brand new X5 when this is finished.

and next time, I will follow my own advice and take it to a track.

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