<human>: Hi all I created a throwaway account because im much too ashamed of the recent turn of events. Anyways, heres my story.

I was driving a car (listed as a non-operating vehicle) on I-5 (From LA to SF). I received the necessary permits(one-trip permit) to drive it so im not worried about that. Anyways, I was going along my way when I see a police car with lights ablazing. I pull over on the side of the wrode and he tells me he clocked me going 87 mph. I got the ticket and the night went by uneventfully after that. Heres the problem, The ticket says that my court date is during the first week of january. I have 2 issues.

1. I live in the bay area and the court Im scheduled to go to is about 2-3 hours away

2. Ill be out of the country until january 16th.

So I suppose my question is, Can i have the trial postponed until I come back? If I decided to fight the ticket, would it be better if i did it in person? Can I change the trial locations? how much would the fine be?(approximately). I just got my license a few months ago and this is my first ticket ever so im completely clueless on how the proccess works. Thanks for reading :(

Can you succinctly summarize the text in 1-3 sentences?
<bot>: got a speeding ticket and supposed to appear in court 3 hours from where I live and on top of that ill be out of the country until after the court date. what are my options?