someone sent me this as a myspace message, so keep that in mind with validity:
WHAT TO DO IF YOU GET A TRAFFIC TICKET
This advice was sent by a retired State Farm agent! This system has
been tried and it works in every state.
If you get a speeding ticket or went through a red light, or
whatever the case may be, you're going to get points on your license
and a surcharge on your auto insurance. This is a method to insure
that you DO NOT get the points.
When you get your fine, send in a check to pay for it. If the fine
is $79.00 make the check out for $82.00, some small am ount over the
fine. The system will then have to send you back a check for the
difference. However, here is the trick: DO NOT CASH THE REFUND
CHECK! Throw it a way!
Points are not assessed to your license until all Financial
Transactions are complete. If you do not cash the check, then the
transactions are NOT complete. The system has received its money
and is satisfied and will no longer bother you.
This information comes from an unmentionable computer company that
sets up the standard databases used by every state.
Send this to everyone you know. You never know when they may need a break.