My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: California
Well like others here, I recieved a ticket for failure to stop at the limit (per the violation number noted in the subject line). The thing is I was so shocked to get it because I normally do stop, and i have to come to a complete stop before my car will allow me to shift into first to take off. Plus, I've already taken driving school earlier this year for a speeding ticket and I specifically remember that being a subject of stopping, so I'm always careful to stop.
There is no way I can afford a point on my record as my insurance would sky rocket, and I wouldn't mind (if it was made available) to take traffic school. But obviously I can't, per the 18 month rule.
So here's what I remember, it was a three way stop sign and from what I can tell, the officer was in the side street. The side street is somewhat of a incline but not that much. He said I rolled and said I didn't come to a complete stop. Maybe he saw my car taking off and thought I didn't stop, so he didn't give me enough time to consider it a stop. He noted 7 mph, but it's noted under the "Speed Approx" section, not the radar section. Also how far back is considered stopping before the limit line? I took a defensive driver course and I remember that stopping 10'ft before the limit line is a good number, so maybe while parked on the side street, he didn't see me stop well before the limit line. Are these valid points that I can use to fight the ticket?
If not, I don't mind taking the traffic school (level 1) to get the point off my record if I am convicted.
I want to do this all by Trial by written declaration. How do I state this without incriminating myself?
Interestingly I went by the same intersection and the same officers were parked out there and stopped someone else too. I'm wondering if the court recieves all these non-guilty pleas if I even have a chance at this point.

