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    Default Entered a School Zone from Side Street and Ticketed for 30 in a 20

    My question involves a speeding ticket from the State of: Texas. I pulled out of the subdivision where I live and into a school zone. The normal speed limit is 35 MPH and 20 MPH in the active school zone. The only warning that you are entering a school zone is on the main street about 200-300 ft before the subdivision entrance to the main street. I recieved a ticket for doing 30 MPH in a 20 MPH school zone, but I had no idea the school zone was active as there are no signs on or after the street in the subdivision. Under the law is this a defense or should I try to take defensive driving?

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    Default Re: Entered a School Zone from Side Street and Ticketed for 30 in a 20

    Given that you lie in the area, I would go with defensive driving.

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