I was the one driving the car. Said car being in my Mom's name, and the citation came to her!
What was that again about there being witnesses to testify against the defendant...?
Go to court & plead your case as it happened.
Then, present the Judge a photograph of two twenties & a ten along with a big ol' racoon grin on your mug.
(~would've helped the *case* immensely had you been a 5'10" 125# B-BE babe wearing a *smart*, short dress as you flashed that smile; nevertheless...)
You'll find out real fast if the ol' Judge has a sense of humor & break-up the court's attendees.
...but, you're going to pay that fine; be it reduced or in full -- as they want that $$.
I do remember reading, however, about such tickets and if I recall correctly, they are being thrown out left and right if fought. I don't believe that they can suddenly dismiss "HER" ticket and now charge YOU. Talk to a traffic lawyer.