Originally Posted by CDSmith

Strange that you guys are talking about whether to pay it or go to court etc. I've had a few tickets in various states over the years (but not NJ), so has several people I know including friends, cousins, my dad, brothers etc. In every case because we were Canadian the cop writing the ticket wanted payment on the spot. No choices, no arguments. It was either pay it or they take you in. There was no option given for not paying it or paying later. Period.

Then again, I never got caught going 30 mph over the limit. More like 12-15.

I'm just surprised they let any Canadians go without paying on the spot.