Traffic law question and advise please (archive)

I have finally, received my very first speeding ticket. =(
This happened back in May 22nd late Sat coming back home.
If you live in S.CA, getting caught going 82 at 65 zone is bit unfair. When there is almost no traffic at 1:40 A.M.
I have two options that I can think of at this moment.
1. Contest the ticket
2. Go to traffic school
The reason for me to consider option 1 is simple. But am not sure it will work. So any epert opionion will be MUCH appreiciated. I was pulled over my CHP's BMW!!! motorcycle.. and instead of officer using radard gun in stationary position... he was in my blind spot(which I think was very dnagerous for him and me)for quite sometime and crusing with me to read out the speed on his own. Is this legal?? Are they even allow to issue us a ticket using this kind of meathod?? Even if it is.. do I have chance to contest and perhaps win at court with say insufficient evidence of radar reading of my speed?
If this has chance then I guess my option 2 can be saved.
What do you guys think or know on this traffic law? PLease please let me know. You could email me if possible.
Thank you soo much.
Soo much for look of M coupe... I REALLY feel like I got pulled over because of that too. Yeah I know.. sounds like a sorry excuse. He even put my car down as Bodystyle: "Dinan" Since I am debaged M and only has Dinan badge on it. =) Anyways.. any of your thoughtful inputs and/or experiences will me much appreciated.
Best Regards to you all..

Steve.K

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Thanks again all. So sorry about the typos Steve.K 23:10 7/08/2001 (0)
I ALWAYS contest tickets ZachS 21:10 7/08/2001 (5)
- Not true.... Lester 22:19 7/08/2001 (3)
  - Lester.... Ox///M 23:19 7/08/2001 (1)
    - Yeh I've seen the Judge take a few MPH off. (eom) Lester 00:01 7/09/2001 (0)
  - The fine is around $270.00 by the way. (eom) Lester 22:21 7/08/2001 (0)
- Unless the law has changed in California... Mike S 21:32 7/08/2001 (0)
Re: Traffic law question and advise please ///M 19:46 7/08/2001 (3)
- Advice Ox///M 22:07 7/08/2001 (1)
  - Re: Advice ///M 00:13 7/09/2001 (0)
- Thank you sir!! Many thanks. NT Steve.K 20:08 7/08/2001 (0)

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