My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: California
I was given a ticket for walking around an activated R/R crossing to catch caltrain. Anyhow, my question is to do with dealing with this ticket. I haven't yet received a notice from court, but i was told on phone that the ticket will cost me around four hundred bucks, but I could appear in court and request for a reduction and in most cases it will be reduced. I am wondering on what grounds should I ask for this reduction?
Also, will this violation (the officer noted my Driver's License number) appear on my driving record? Will it affect my insurance? Will I get a point on my driving record? Considering I wasn't driving, but walking, I don't think it is fair that it should appear on my driving record.
Thank you for reading my post. I would really appreciate your advice.

