How to Get Out of a Speeding Ticket in Texas
A speeding ticket can be difficult to deal with, especially if you feel you were not doing anything wrong. However, if you feel you do not deserve the ticket and its attendant penalties, you don't have to accept it. Under Texas state traffic laws, you do have the right to fight the ticket. This can help you get out of paying for the ticket and court costs, as well as avoiding an increase in your insurance rates. Texas offers several options for getting out of a ticket and getting it removed from your record.
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Wait to fight the ticket until your court date. Police officers in any state do not appreciate an argument when they pull over someone accused of speeding.
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Find out if you can attend a Texas online traffic school. The judge may allow you to go to traffic school in exchange for removing the speeding ticket from your record.
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Contact the court where you are to appear to fight the ticket to find out more about the speeding violation you were accused. Different areas in Texas will have different laws surrounding such matters. Find out all the details you can so you can determine a strategy for getting out of the ticket.
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Figure out if requesting a Texas deferred adjudication is an option for you. If your ticket was for speeding less than 25 miles per hour over the legal limit and if you have a good driving record, then this is an option for you. After a 12 month probationary period and attending a defensive driving course, the ticket will be removed from your record.
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Gather any evidence you need to present to the judge to get out of the ticket. You will need to provide proof of insurance and of your good driving record. If you are claiming innocence, write down everything that happened. For example, if you had just cause to speed, such as to avoid an accident, write down the facts to present to the judge. You might also be able to find witnesses who can write down their account for you or appear with you in court.
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Settle for less. If you can't get rid of the ticket altogether, you can at least argue for a lower fine and less points taken off your license. If you have a good driving record, the judge may accommodate this request.
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