I was pulled over this morning.. 26mph over in a 30mph...

You said you were ticketed on 10/2. Do what Rob said and personally contact the officer and talk to him. Don't wait any longer. He probably hasn't turned the ticket in beyond City Hall or wherever he works out of. My guys (yes I work with the cops) usually wait a day or so before turning them in sometimes later if he rotated off his schedule. If it was a speed trap he won't even talk to you as traps are revenue. Don't panic all things can be resolved. Secondly if that doesn't work appear before a judge and plead on your excellent prior driving record and ask the judge to please be lenient and assign you to attend the Missouri online Driving University. Upon successful completion he may dismiss the ticket completely or at least reduce the fine and points. Well worth a shot. Dan