Going to court on a speeding ticket.. Never really been to court before. Friends/colleagues at work suggeted going to court in a suit in order to look presentable. I thought maybe going in some shorts and a Honda Service tech shirt would be more appropriate. If I get hit with a big fine, license suspension, etc... this could really mess up my holiday season.
Any suggestions? Court is at 9am tomorrow morning... I'll check this post in the morning to see the results/suggestions... (and please, don't tell me to go in my birthday suit ...someone already suggested that at work)

 

dress nice.

I honestly don't think it matters, and any judge worth his salt will see through the obvious suit thing..... But dressing nice at least shows it's worth your while not to be a slob..... so then you are just a speeder, not a speeder slob....

 

i agree..i really don't think that it's going to make a big difference, but if it does, every bit helps..
thanks for the advice wicky..appreciate it!

 

ps.. i don't really know what it's like to stand in front of a judge, that's why i'm asking..

 

sure thing.... I guess I feel like if I'm going to wear a suit for anything, that thing better be damn good.....

I'm not really the suit type

 

oh, the judge is scary..... but in the end, he's just a guy like you, and you aren't a rapist or a murderer. He'll still try to make you feel like one though

 

suit being damn good? i have no idea..i'm not a suit wearer..
going to court being good? no... not good... not good hopefully i won't lose my license..that's my biggest concern...well, that an the mega-fine that i'm afraid to face.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by wicky
oh, the judge is scary..... but in the end, he's just a guy like you, and you aren't a rapist or a murderer.

 

I wore a suit .... it shows respect for the court ..... that's one of the things judges look for I think .... mut not a flash Armani suit or anything like that .... and no rolex watches (not even fakes) something functional and smart ..... you want them to think that you respect them, that you are a responsible person, but not that you are rich and can afford to pay a huge fine ....

 

but he's a welsh so YMMV