No because that is what the court recommended. Accountability and punishment would still be involved. For the OP if the police officer comes to court and indicates a less severe ticket is appropriate and the judge agrees, also fine.
The OP was 20 miles over the limit in a school zone and he knows it. To say you are not guilty is absurd. If the police officer comes to court and tells the judge he’s OK with a lower fine, OK by me. Trying to get away from a fine for something you know you did wrong is ridiculous.