How To Beat A Speeding Ticket

Anyone reading this web page has probably had a speeding ticket - and if you haven't, you probably will do soon enough.

The vast majority of people simple chalk it up to bad luck and pay the fine. But, there is an alternative.

Tickets can be beaten if you are prepared and have the right knowledge. Also, if you act in a specific way, you may even get let off with a warning.

Here are some simple rules you can follow to help you beat that speeding or traffic ticket and keep the points off your license - which will, in turn, keep you car insurance premiums lower.

1. Always, always be polite and respectful to the polic officer. Being rude may give you instant gratification but will cost you in the long term. Don't do anything to make you memorable in the officers mind.
2. Do not admit your guilt. When you are asked the reason you were stopped, just politly tell the officer that you do not know whay your were stopped. Your admission of guilt is admissable in court as evidence so dont admit it.
3. Ask the officer if you can respond to the traffic ticket via mail. This may cause him to take less notes as he will believe he will not need to attend court for this case.
4. When you get your ticket, make sure it is accurate. If it is inaccurate decide if it is in your favor or not before bringing it to the officer's attention.
5. Make sure you take notes of all the relevent information such as traffic density, road conditions, where the officer took your speed reading, what device he used and so forth. These can be invaluable in court.
6. If you have a camera with you, take some photos of anything relevent to the office. This might include an obstruction in the road you had to drive around or a traffic sign obscured by trees or bushes.
7. When you get home, examine the ticket details thoroughly and do your reseach as to what the offense is, what it will cost you for a fine and what the future insurance costs will be. You will need to make a determination if it is worth going to court or not.
8. If you decide to go to court, get all the evidence by requesting a "discovery". This will help you (and your lawyer) prepare.
9. If possible, use the "trila by paper" available in some states. The office may not even subkit the paperwork the the court and your case will be dismissed.
10. In some jusisdictions you can request a prior meeting with the prosecutor to discuss a deal. If a deal is on the plate, weigh up costs before commiting to it.
11. If you are procesucted and traffic school is available, make use of it. Especially in places where you can complete traffic school on the internet. This will reduce your future insurance over and above the cost of the traffic school day.
12. Try to reschedule your hearing. Your hope is that the police officer does not show up - your case will be dismissed.
13. In court make sure you are neat and tidy. Always be polite and make your case clearly and slowly. Don't get into arguments.
14. Whatever judgment is made against you, stick to it and pay your fines on time. Also, make sure you request a copy of your motor vehicle record and make sure it is accurate - inaccuracies can cost you money.

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