stupit this time, but argue at

ha, when the cop asked you" why stopping u"
u should have played innocent, "don't"know."
then told him that u made the move, because of the trafic, u minght not push the lever in place...

now, if u could get several hours off, just appear at the court, and plea not guilt. u would have chance to reduce ur citation, or negotiate with the proscuter, and even u can't save money on this ticket, it will save more for ur future insurance.

bottom line, it won't be worse if u choose to apear at the court.