If I drive the speed limit for 300 miles on the freeway, but I speed on the last 10 miles, and a policeman gives me a ticket during the last 10 miles, can I say

If I drive the speed limit for 300 miles on the freeway, but I speed on the last 10 miles, and a policeman gives me a ticket during the last 10 miles, can I say: "Officer, I was following the law most of the time, so it's ok?" Acting within the constraint of the law means always acting within the constraint of the law, not just when it's convenient.