Definitely look into the PJC....you do have to attend a course and the cost is about the same as the ticket BUT it doesn't go on your record or insurance if you don't get another for 2-3 years (I was told 2 six years ago, but it could be 3 now like bloodbath stated). I did that when I first moved to NC (used to driving in Houston)..... and it worked well, but I did have to show up on my court date to ask for it.
You can also hire an attorney for about $200 who might be able to help you out of it. My daughter got out of the first one (no attorney) and then got a second in less than a year. Ended up hiring an attorney (for about $500) and still had to pay the court costs/ticket cost. Hopefully she won't get more!

