I know you already took care of this ticket, but just got this email i thought was interesting. not sure how reliable it is tho.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU GET A TRAFFIC TICKET
>
> Remember, this advice was sent to me by my dad the
> retired State Farm Agent! This system has been tried
> and it works in every state.
>
> If you get a speeding ticket or went through a red
> light or whatever the case may be, and you're going to
> get points on your license, this is a method to ensure
> that you DO NOT get the points. When you get your
> fine, send in a check to pay for it. If the fine is
> $79.00 make the check out for $82.00 or some small
> amount over the fine. The system will then have to
> send you back a check for the difference, however here
> is the trick.
>
> DO NOT CASH THE REFUND CHECK! Throw it away! Points
> are not assessed to your license until all financial
> transactions are complete. If you do not cash the
> check, then the transactions are NOT complete. The
> system has received it's money and is satisfied and
> will no longer bother you. This information comes from
> an unmentionable computer company that sets up the
> standard databases used by every state.