A guilty with an explanation plea may be made by appearing
in person, on or before the date of appearance, at any hearing office and
giving to the clerk the summons, with the plea form on the back completed, the
driver's license and the conviction stub to the clerk, and then appearing
before an administrative law judge. The motorist will then be called by the
administrative law judge and he may explain why a fine should be waived or
reduced in amount. The explanation may not be that he did not commit the
violation. After receiving the explanation and accepting the plea, the
administrative law judge will review the motorist's record and determine the
appropriate penalty. The fine schedule on the summons is not applicable. The
administrative law judge may impose a fine and/or suspend or revoke the
driver's license or registration or both as permitted by law. The disposition
of the case will then be recorded as in the case of the guilty plea. Once the
administrative law judge announces the penalty, the plea may not be withdrawn.
A motorist may be represented by an attorney or, in the administrative law
judge's discretion, any other person designated as the motorist
representative.