summer, and off to court

I had to go to court. I had received a speeding ticket last month, and it was suggested that I make a personal appearance. I decided that was a good idea -- I could plead my clean driving record -- and whatever else came to mind. So, I had signed the ticket 'guilty, with mitigating circumstances', and my court date was yesterday. I decided that a suit and tie couldn't hurt matters, but the weather dictated two wheeled transportation. The advice to show up in court was excellent. The judge dismissed my ticket and the fine, if I would pay the court costs. I was glad to do that, as it kept my driving record clean and my insurance company in the dark.