How to Fight a Speeding Traffic Ticket

Do you drive your Shelby the speed limit?

Fighting a speeding traffic ticket and winning can save you a lot of money now and over the next five years on your automobile insurance. If you have received a speeding traffic ticket, you need to act quickly. Do not complacently say, "It is just one," or "I deserved it." You need to try to fight a speeding traffic ticket automatically, this time, and every time to protect your driving record and insurance rate. You never know if your next job may require a flawless driving record. How do you fight a speeding traffic ticket?

Things You'll Need

• Photos
• Witnesses
• court date
• Pictures

Instructions

1. 

   Show respect to the officer who is about to write the speeding traffic ticket. Traffic cops are just doing their job. Be respectful and maybe you can get off with a warning. If you happen to have young children in the car, it helps if they start uncontrollably scream crying at this point.

2. 

   Do not just pay the ticket. Instead, show up within the allotted time explained on the ticket to appeal the ticket and have a court date appointed to fight the ticket. This is always in your best interest as you could have the ticket reduced or dropped. If the ticketing officer does not show up on the court date, your ticket is automatically thrown out of court. This is a good reason not to be disrespectful to the officer. If the officer has a grudge against you, chances are your hearing will be a top priority.

3. 

   Take pictures of the area if you think it will help. For example, is the view of the speed limit sign obstructed by construction, a curve, or located before the intersection where you entered, blocked by overgrowth? Was the weather or other hazard a factor? Get pictures before it changes. Also, print off a copy of the day's weather report or obtain a copy of the newspaper with the day's weather report.

4. 

   Find witnesses and request affidavits from them and their attendance at the hearing. If you have a passenger, ask that person to come along. If you notice road workers, such as DOT, did any of them see anything that can help your cause? Get the names and contact information from any witnesses, and request affidavits from them about what occurred, just in case they do not show up at your hearing. If you were ticketed in a business district, can any employees testify about something they saw, ask.

5. 

   Make a poster using your weather report, photos, and drawings if applicable and take it to court as well as your affidavits. Arrive early and dress nice, like you are going to church or a funeral. This shows respect and may help your cause.

Tips & Warnings

• Dress conservatively for court, shower, and comb your hair.

• Arrive at court at least 15-minutes early and bring your documentation.

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