getting a ticket moved to a non moving violation help

are you white or black?

Yes, they'll do this every time. Show up, have a seat in the courtroom where they tell you, and then people will be called to the back one by one. Explain to the City Attorney that all you're trying to do is keep it off your insurance, you're willing to pay the non-moving fine, and they'll do it every time.

As others have said, just call the traffic division and be very polite. Explain that you have no problem paying the fine but would really like to keep it off your record. They might still tell you to show up but it's worth a shot. I haven't handled one in Orleans in a long time but it generally works...unless you're in East Baton Rouge.