My question involves traffic court in the State of: Washington.

Ticket:

I was stopped for speeding. My driver's license has expired, and I did not have it with me.

The officer gave me a ticket with two offenses: speeding 20 miles over the limit and no valid operating license with valid ID. The ticket totals about $750 and most of it is from the second offense. I was ticketed for a traffic offense, it is not being treated as criminal.

The officer allowed me to drive off the freeway to the closest safe parking space, and have a friend get my car.

Question:

Can this be deferred? I read that only one offense can be deferred every 7 years, I've never had a deferral before, and I'm not sure if it's relevant that both offenses happened at the same time, on the same ticket? If not, is there much chance my background will gain me any sympathy in a mitigation hearing?

Background:

My license is expired, not suspended. I lost it, and do not have enough identification to prove my identity and get a valid license. I've tried. I've tried to get a passport, etc, to gain enough ID to get a license.

I only use the vehicle to get to/from work. I used to commute by bike, but my company recently moved too far away for this. The bus system would take 2.5 hours each way.

Final note:

I'm not looking for legal advice. I will conduct due diligence, and make a decision for myself. I'm looking only for information and opinion.

Thanks!