How to Dispute a Speeding Ticket in Wisconsin

You can try to have your ticket dismissed in Wisconsin in order to avoid paying fines or having points accumulate on your record.

Receiving a traffic citation in Wisconsin can result in points being added to your license, major fines, and your auto insurance rates increasing. As a result, many people who receive speeding tickets choose to dispute them in court. In order to do so, you must appear in traffic court or have a lawyer do so on your behalf. Your ticket may be dismissed for a variety of reasons, including if there are factual errors on your citation or the accusing law enforcement officer fails to appear in court.

Instructions

1. Read the citation in full. It will inform you of a time and place at which you must appear in order to plead "not guilty." Many courts will allow you to request a deferment of the hearing date if you are unable to attend the original one.

2. Consider hiring a traffic attorney. A qualified lawyer is likely to be able to get the ticket reduced or dismissed for you, and may be able to save you a trip to court if you aren't required to appear in person.

3. Assemble any evidence that adds to your defense. This includes highlighting any potential factual errors on the citation, your previous driving record (if it is clean), and any pictures of poorly marked traffic signs in the area in which you were speeding.

4. Appear in court, or have your attorney do so on your behalf, on the stipulated time and date. If you are found guilty, be sure to ask if you are eligible to participate in a diversion program in order to get the ticket dismissed.

References

• OnlineGURU: Wisconsin Traffic Tickets