Legal Question in Traffic Law in Florida

About two weeks ago I changed installed green headlights in my car, don't ask me why. Three days I was pulled over by an officer in my city who let me off with a warning that I had to fix them asap. I intended to put the stock lights back in immediately, but between work and school I simply didn't have the time. Last night I was pulled over by an officer of another city who promptly gave me a ticket for having improper equipment. About 20 minutes later as I was heading home the same officer who gave me warning pulled me over and wrote me another ticket for the same reason, saying he'd already given me a break. Essentially I got slapped with two $120 tickets in less than half an hour for the same reason.
My question is, is it worth it to take them to court? I fixed the lights this morning, but I'm a college student and I pay for school out of my own pocket. I don't know how I can afford to pay for these tickets. Do you think the judge will understand? Thanks for your advice.

Asked on 9/12/10, 6:50 am

Craig Epifanio Craig Epifanio, P.A.

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Show the judge you fixed the problem. While that probably won't dismiss the charge the judge could use that as mitigation.

Answered on 9/19/10, 2:46 pm

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