That cop must have not liked you or he was grumpy. That's odd that he gave ya a ticket. I drive 10 over just about everywhere except in school zones or residential areas. I've never gotten a speeding ticket. I've gotten one ticket for a tail light being out and one for a wrong turn. Just take the defensive driving to relieve the ticket so you don't have to spend $160.. I don't know if the speeding ticket would affect your insurance or not.