<p>Hello, the other day I got a speeding ticket for going 88 mph on a 65 mph freeway in Texas in the summer before i start as a freshman in college. I know it was dumb of me, and I had to be home quickly. Yeah, no excuse I know. Anyways, well I haven't paid it yet. Should I pay it or go to court for it? Im obviously guilty. It's listed as a class C misdemeanor as well. Is there a way to expunge it off my record? Also, since its a traffic violation, do I have to include it in my Common Application? (I plan to transfer universities in a year). I have a clean record and it is my first speeding ticket. I know CommonApp says include misdemeanors...but sometimes other applications (non-CommonApp) say exclude traffic violations. Do I still include it? Also, will it affect my admissions decision if I do include it? I have pretty good grades I guess, and good extra curriculars and work experience. Please reply...Thanks!</p>
<p>On the ticket – talk to an attorney. Especially as it’s a misdemeanor.</p>
<p>As a general rule, I wouldn’t think that a speeding ticket would result in a rescinding an offer, unless, the school wants such things reported and would view not doing as some kind of honor code violation. I wouldn’t think it would matter much for transferring either.</p>
<p>Have someone you know (maybe a parent) call the admissions offices at the school you’re attending and the ones you’re thinking of transferring to, anonymously, and ask whether they want it reported or not. Then do what they say.</p>
<p>Well, I checked up on the website and it said during the admissions process that no traffic violations needed to be disclosed. If I talk to an attorny, would I have to pay legal fees?</p>
<p>Or you could go to court and hope that the cop doesn’t show up.</p>