[jaylevitt]

No. Moving violations are not necessarily crimes. In Massachusetts, I think that reckless driving is a crime (usually interpreted as 20MPH), but I know that plain ol' speeding is not. If you contest, you see a magistrate; if you appeal the magistrate's decision, you do get a trial with a judge, but the ticket itself is considered evidence of your speeding.

[jrockway]

The point is, when you speed, you take something from someone else for your own benefit and that's the essence of criminality.

[etherextraction]

You took my attention away to read your pathetic comment, I pronounce you a criminal.