Assuming this is Springfield City PD, you can do a six month no speeding violations issued by the city (other jurisdictions don’t count is my understanding) probation of sorts…no tickets for speeding means the ticket drops. I graduated the program and also just stopped feeding…I pass by cops without worrying about getting pulled over. Lot more sane way of life because I used to push it.

If getting off for court is an issue you can basically hire any traffic attorney in town for $100 or so who will do your appearance and ask for the program (make sure this is communicated). I’m not sure about other cities/counties/HP programs. That same $100 will prob get you an equipment violation plea instead of a ticket if this is a pretty rare thing for the driver.

But no, they likely will NOT send you a reminder because the ticket is your official summons. I would call during the coming workweek and confirm with the court clerk and the week before the date call and re-confirm…assuming you don’t hire a lawyer. My family is in LE and they normally have a board in the squad room that has the current court date for whatever jurisdiction they write the ticket for so it’s generally going to be correct. Assuming your address is correct from your registration, if it changes I would assume the court would send you a change of appearance date.