I got a speeding ticket in NC (82 in a 60 zone) on I-85. Not sure how I was clocked but was told that I was going 82 "when I went under the bridge". I suspect LiDAR was used. I'm not complaining about getting the ticket; I was frequently driving more than 22 mph over the limit. I was just stupid in this case because I was going so much faster than everyone else...

The citation does not give any fine that I can pay; merely a court appearance date in Charlotte, NC. Once I got back home to CT, I got letters from about 20 lawyers 'offering me their services'. (Is there no privacy??? -- I could not believe this!).

Some lawyers quote fees and others want me to call. It seems like the lawyer will appear on my behalf for $160-$200, and the court appearance fee plus fine is around another $210-$270.

1. I plan to pay this but does anyone know what happens if I just ignore this citation (and court appearance)? I live in CT and might drive in NC again. I have seen posts by others that they don't pay out-of-state tickets.

2. Anyone have a Mecklenburg County, NC lawyer that they can recommend?

Thanks