Best to avoid the speeding ticket
- don't be the fastest car on the road
- use a good RADAR detector
- If you get nailed, as soon as you know it, pull over
- You get extra credit if you pull over before the cop has his lights on
- roll your window down as you pull over, put both hands on top of the steering wheel, where the cop can clearly see them
- wait until he asks for your license, then tell him what you are doing to get it (i.e. - "it's in my wallet in my back pocket")
- Make the cop feel safe
- Don't argue with him
- Don't offer excuses
- Do just offer something light "Yeah. It was a nice day, had the windows down, cruising and not really paying attention to my speed"

If you do all that, chances are he'll run your license and if he sees there's nothing on your record, he'll let you off, or write you a warning. Worst case scenario, if he writes you a ticket, he may drop the speed down to less than 20 over the limit.

If you do get the ticket, in Illinois...
- plead guilty and request supervision (it will cost you, but, nothing ends up on your record)
- If you have to, take the traffic school option (again, it will cost you, but, nothing ends up on your record)

If you're on supervision, DON'T get another speeding ticket!

This advice is based on my own experience.
- I have *never* had a speeding ticket (or any other moving violation) on my record.
- I *never* drive the speed limit. Usually, not even anything near it.
- I do get to talk to a cop usually at least a few times per year