Ticket - Pay or appeal?

[gaude88]

Hi Guys-

I got a speeding ticket (25 mph in a 20 mph zone) this week. I have already been fingerprinted for N-400 and await interview date. Does it matter whether you actually pay the ticket or appeal it? Reason I ask is that I appealed the speeding ticket which may or may not be adjudicated before my N-400 interview. I appealed it because I think I was within the margin of error for speeding and I wanted to avoid added insurance costs...I have a copy of the ticket and if people think it will cause issues, I can always call up the RMV and pay the ticket rather than wait for a court date. Of course if they have found me guilty of speeding, I was planning on paying the ticket at that point (as per the law).

I included all my other tickets (about 6 traffic tickets over 13 years, none except this one in the last 5 years) in my N-400 and was planning on carrying this ticket with decision (if made) or a copy showing that I appealed it to my interview (in case the ticket is not adjudicated).

Let me know what you folks think. Did I make a mistake by appealing and should I just get it resolved before the interview? Would like to avoid the added insurance costs if I can help it, but not at the cost of delaying my N-400

Thanks
-- Gaude

 

[gaude88]

What do you guys think?

Would you guys pay the ticket or appeal it and just take a copy of the appeals document in case the traffic court does not set a date before the interview?

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Thanks
-- Gaude

 

[Anahit]

Would you guys pay the ticket or appeal it and just take a copy of the appeals document in case the traffic court does not set a date before the interview?

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Thanks
-- Gaude

You have nothing to worry about. Appealing the ticket wouldn't cause any problems at your interview. It is your right to appeal a speeding ticket. Tell the interviewing officer about it if you're asked, and show the papers you have.