Last time I was stopped was for no front plate. I asked why the camera man and sound man were filming, cop says for training purposes only and not to worry about it. When he was done with me the camera guys said they were crew from the Cops TV show, but they did not need me to sign a release as there was nothing worthy of putting on TV. Damn, missed my big chance to go down/up in flames.

If you go to court there is no gaurantee that your fine will be reduced. The Judge could raise it to accomodate your immature attitude. If you really want some decent advice I would check with proper legal aurhority. Some lawyers will give you a couple of minutes on the phone.