What is the best way to get out of a traffic ticket?

Question

I don't care about the points I just don't want to pay the fine.I see all these gimmicks about how to beat a ticket e-books, and attorneys are any of these for real. Is there a real method on getting out of paying for a traffic ticket?

Answer 1

Don't make a traffic violation

Answer 2

Be polite and cooperative when you get pulled over. Being belligerent or indignant may make you feel better but it might cost you more. By being polite and cooperative, the officer may just write your ticket for a less costly offense instead of what was actually committed and with luck, you might just get a warning! On the other hand, if you are nasty or curt, the officer may note this and the prosecutors will be less likely to cut you a deal if this went to court.

Avoid admissions of guilt and never make excuses or create outlandish stories. When you are asked if you know why you were pulled over, just respond with a simple and polite, "No officer, I do not,". Keep in mind that honesty is the best policy especially when you prefer to get off with merely a warning. On the otherhand, if you do get you the ticket, and decide to contest it, remember that any admissions you make now, can be used against you later. Note that the US Bill of Rights, as well as the Canadian Charter of Freedom and Rights, contain amendments that can protect you against self incrimination; read them and make full use of such constitutional rights.

Follow one of the two theories regarding how you question the officer.

Adopt the 'low-profile' technique. Ask the officer if you can handle the ticket by mail. The officer will immediately see you as a low probability to go to court and may take fewer notes. When you do challenge the ticket, the officer's sparse notes will make him want to skip the hearing. Even if he does come to the hearing, his sparse notes and memory will help the judge decide in your favor. Questioning the officer on the other hand will cause him to write voluminous notes on the traffic stop.

Alternatively, question the officer more directly, as you are handed the ticket, about how the offense was detected and verified. In the case of a speeding ticket, find out where they were positioned when they clocked you and what type of speed measurement device, was used and if it was radar, laser or Accutrac. Gather as many specifics as possible, including the serial number of the device. If, however the officer estimated your speed by following you, then find out what the location was when he began to follow you. Make sure you write down the patrol car's license plate number and his badge number. If you were cited for an offense other than speeding, make sure you understand exactly why you were pulled over, especially if you were cited for something that could not have been easily seen. Do note that the officer does not have to actually give this information releated to the device used at the time of stop. You can request this information by filing a motion of Discovery, and then you will get that information.

Check your ticket for accuracy by reviewing it immediately upon receipt. There are two considerations here:

If there are inaccuracies that may hurt your case (i.e. if the officer notes on the ticket that you crossed two lanes of traffic when you only crossed one, or if he says traffic was heavy when in fact it was light), ask him immediately to correct them. Be very polite when requesting changes to your ticket. However if you find that the officer is not accommodating, do not argue but record the actual circumstances in your mind, and after he leaves, jot it down.

On the other hand,if there are inaccuracies that may help your case or get the ticket dismissed, such as the wrong license plate number, the wrong street, etc., you do not want to call attention to them.

Begin preparing your defense immediately, once the police officer has given you your ticket and left the scene. Record relevant details, such as traffic and road conditions, weather, time of day, and any extenuating circumstances. If you have a camera or cell phone camera take pictures - especially if your defense depends on something like an obscured speed limit sign or a huge pothole that you had to swerve to miss. Go to the officer’s original position (whether stationary or moving) and check for any obstructions that might have caused them to have a poor view of the alleged offense or that might have caused the radar to malfunction. Make a diagram of the road showing where the officer was positioned, which direction you were traveling, where you eventually stopped, and other important details.

Read the fine print on the ticket after you get home, as there is useful information on there that might help you. Make sure you understand all of it, as it will give you instructions on how to proceed to the next step.

Decide whether to fight the ticket by the circumstances involved, and the information on the ticket. Weigh the costs and benefits of contesting the citation.

Find out exactly what offense you are charged with by looking at the code number on the ticket.

Find out what the cost of conviction will be, including the fine, jail or community service, mandatory diversion programs, and increased insurance rates.

Calculate  

Answer 3

My mom once got pulled over speeding and pulled over as soon as she heard the siren, and jumped out of the car with it still on, in park, waving her hands around her head and ran around the car to the passenger side.

She told the cop she panicked because there was a bee in the car and accidentally hit the accelerator. Cop didn't even give a warning, just let her go.

Answer 4

did the online attorney twice to fight my tickets through the mail they are all scams stay away from them big rip off. The only company I had luck with is a company called Traffic ticket buster. I joined a membership plan cost around $155 bucks but it was well worth it they pay the ticket in full, handle everything and even pay money towards a real attorney to fight the points off your record they even paid for my driving school. Like an insurance on driving.

Answer 5

only sure way is don't break the law

Answer 6

If you are going to court, hire a lawyer. Your lawyer will work for you and know how to negotiate with the DA and possibly have to charges reduced. It worked for me. At least go for a free consultation. If the incident happened very recently, you could talk with the Sheriff and possibly have it thrown out.