text: how to get off the points for speeding ticket? this is my second speeding ticket since i started driving 10 years ago. i got the first ticket in 2001, but the officer didn't show up to the court, so it got thrown out. can i still tell this judge  for the second ticket that i have a clean record (even though i got a ticket in 2001)?  also, i am appeling this because the first time i went to the court, i pledded guilty, instead gulity with reason.  how should i plea this time?  i have already paid $100 as a bail. i don't mind paying this ticket, but i don't want any points on my driving records for insurance purpose. what should i do? go to court and tell them you had a good driving record for about ten years. maybe they will charge you with unsafe operation of a vehicle which is a higher fine but no points on your license. whatever you do make sure you go to court and fight your ticket...they might be willing to drop it if you present a good case.