Speeding Ticket Letter

Dear Judge-

I was pulled over for speeding yesterday on M-32 eastbound towards Alpena. The State police officer, Sgt. Collier, was very courteous and professional and I appreciate that.

The only explanation for my speeding is that I had not completely slowed down after passing a garbage truck. The smell of the garbage truck had been bothering me for a while and finally decided to pass it. That does NOT excuse my speeding, I understand that. But figured I would explain this to the court anyway.

Thank you for your time.

P.S. They took $10 off the fine – but I still had to pay $60.