I got my first ticket a week after i was driving, and the first thing i did was tell my parents, honesty IS important, you know your parents so you know what they like to hear, and how they liked to be talked to...

But for legal advice, the ticket depends from state to state for example, you were on the highway and pulled over doing 10 over, its not considered a moving violation...their maybe a diversion program in your area, which would be like you pay a set amount, and if you drive good for 6 months, the charges are dropped, and WILL never be seen by law enforcement, only the court could pull them if they wanted, this is beneficial in case you do get pulled over...

For future reference, if you do get pulled over, do the following:
1) pull over to the right lane slowly, and use your blinkers.
2) put on your dome light, and sit patiently.
3) breathe heavy and act nervous, explain its your first time getting pulled over, and you're just nervous.
4) address the cop as sir/ma'am.
5) cooperate and be nice, but not a kiss ***.
6) tell a nice break the ice line.
7) have empathy.
8) if its a small town your in, and you play a big sport (basketball or football) -- explain to them your late for a team meeting, game, or practice.
9) if they still are going to write you a ticket, don't say anything.


i have done those things, and have been pulled over for the following offenses, and received NO tickets *still have a clean record*: reckless driving, exhibition of speed and speed contest, speeding 85 in a 65, running a stop sign, speeding 54 in a 40, and about 6 other small speeding charges (10 or less.)

i have received a ticket for the following offenses and got a diversion *still have a clean record* speeding 88 in a 65, and running a stop sign, 53 in a 40...to date i have only received a ticket for those 2 offense, and that was years ago...the court system only cares about money so if you offer to pay them more *diversion*, they WILL keep it off your record *in most states*.