How do I beat a "driving without my headlights on" ticket?
925488
Go to traffic court.  The officer writing the ticket just may be out sick that day.  (it happen to me).  If so, your ticket will be thrown out.  If all else fails; plead nolo  or no contest, explain that it's your first ticket and ask the judge to throw it out or reduce it. (This has worked for me also. The offense: driving without a current tag -- I forgot!)
690304
There are several ways to fight traffic tickets. First of all what sort of ticket are we talking about? If it is a speeding ticket take it to trial. 9:10 ratio the officer is not going to bring the calibration of his/her radar. You can most likely beat Nascar tickets, Lazer is vertually impossible unless you have plastic over you plate and a bra cover on your car, then lazer is not accurate.  Remember the burden of proof is not on you, it is on the DA, Police Officers, and such.  If you can prove you have a faulty speedometer you win your ticket. If you are traveling within a bunch of vehicles it is vertually impossible other than lazer for an officer to make an exact id of which vehicle. Witnesses on your behalf during the traffic stop are great. Good luck beating the severe charges such as drunk driving without an attorney, those are the times you need an attorney. Also remember with a traffic ticket they have to present probable cause in order to even have pulled you over. Always ask why you were pulled over, always ask to see the radar, camcorder, or any other device they say they have used to detect your speed.  Never answer their questions other than you name and info without a lawyer present, always be kind and respect Law enforcement as well. Usually if you get pulled over 9:10 ratio you were doing something illegal or something the officer felt good enough reason to pull one over. Police officers dont like paperwork.  I know these things because I am married to a police officer.
500970
you'll get a speeding ticket and put in jail until there is no more light coming out of you
627443
If you can safely pass them without going over the speed limit , then post your turn signal pass and then post your signal back.  You can pass a cop if they are going under the speed.  But beware ya might tick em off.  LOL
1147016
I am not sure what it is you are really looking to hear because one ticket makes your driving looks bad but, If you mean when an officer put your plates in his computer and make the computer crash, I think it takes a lot more than just four tickets...\nI think you are still okay...\nJust be more aware of your surroundings that's all....
908987
In some locations, parking tickets aren't handled at all by traffic court.  So the "Hope the Officer Doesn't Show" "defence" isn't worth anything.  You write a letter with proof and exhibits, the officer may or may not do the same; then your case is decided.\n\nContact the agency listed on the back of the ticket and ask them how to contest it.  They should be able to give you the procedure.\n\nBut, bear in mind that a Fire Lane doesn't mean "No parking unless your flashers are on".  It means "No Parking unless you're an emergency vehicle responding to an emergency".  That said, the officer was kind of a prick in not allowing you to move your car.  But, being a prick isn't necessarily illegal....
636264
Two things check the local website for chicago under court, secondly you can contact local authorities where the ticket might be in.
670067
I'm blind, and I drive all the time!  I just have huge medical bills, and a tremendous amount of tickets!  ;)
714523
stop the policeman giving you a ticket for speeding.\n\nI'm sure we will all find this useful.
448345
The police will not fine you.  The court would handle the disposition of the case.  The police merely write the original ticket.  If you have a question, maybe your best bet would be to call the court and ask.  If there is any fine it would be imposed by the court, so don't admit to anything.  The law in PA states that the tinting must not prevent someone from seeing inside the vehicle.\n\nTITLE 75 Section 4524 (e)(1) of the Pennsylvania Common Statutes states that\n\n(1) No person shall drive any motor vehicle with any sun screening device or other material which does not permit a person to see or view the inside of the vehicle through the windshield, side wing or side window of the vehicle.\n\n\nNote that the law only prohibits tinting which prevents a person from seeing or viewing the inside of the vehicle. It does not prohibit all tinting or tinting below 70%.\n\nThe Law therefore implicitly permits any tinting which does not prevent a person from seeing or viewing the inside of the vehicle.
922406
you mean lower the cost of the ticket? You cant, just be glad its a minor and not something your going to go to jail for
748108
i cant speak for how Iowa does it but i can tell you in IL and IN how its done. Depending on the speed on the second ticket there will be a drivers class he would have to take (which is mind numbing to say the least- my brother had to take it) on the third ticket (depending on the time between tickets) you would lose your license till your 21. I know Iowa has a slightly different way of going about it. I would say call your local police department for exactly details since its a serious matter, but my advice to you is to get him to slow down before you have to drive him everywhere for the next 5 years i wish you the best of luck and i hope all turns out well
813184
David-\n\nYou don't go into the problems with your car, but I am assuming they are mechanical since you don't describe any moving violations.  \n\nTypically, mechanical violations, including failing to change your address with DMV, will be "correctable".  Check your citations...most will say "Correctable Yes/No" next to the violation code.  If they are, simply correct the violations, have an officer from your local police department "sign the ticket off" and you won't have to pay a fine in court.  \n\nNow, there may be court fees to remove the citation out of the system, but you're looking at around $10 per ticket (depending on where you are).  This beats the fines!!!\n\nIf you have citations with moving violations, such as running a red light, unsafe lane change, speeding, etc., those are not correctable and you will have to go to court and pay a fine.\n\nIf you do have correctable violations and you don't correct them, you will be stuck paying fines on all those violations.  Get them signed off fast!\n\nMy advice:  Correct ALL your violations that can be corrected, go to court, tell/show the judge you have correct all the issues and respectfully ask for leniency based on your situation.  DO NOT ignore the citations or ultimately, a warrant for your arrest can be issued and the fines will double, triple, etc.\n\nHopefully this helps you, and GOOD LUCK!
323223
The government (in this case, the cop who wrote the ticket), always has the burden of proving their case (that *you* ran a red light).  You can show up for court and say nothing, if you like.  \n\nIf, after the cop testifies, you choose to speak, you can.  I'm assuming the cop has his/her reasons for thinking it was you driving, and I'd be willing to bet you contributed greatly to those reasons (switch seats with someone, did you?).\n\nNo, you (probably) don't have to say who the driver was.  The government has to prove that you were the driver and you are allowed to challenge that if you want to try, but it's still the government's burden to prove their case.  However, if you just show up and tell the judge "it wasn't me," you're not likely going to get very far.\n\nEDIT 4.19.06:\n\nSo you've answered your own question, haven't you?  The notice says you may (not must) say who the driver really was.\n\n???
731234
Go to court on your court date.  You are not necessarily fighting the charges - especially if you are guilty.  Be prepared with a copy of you motor vehicle report.  Plead guilty, apologize and respectfully ask the judge for traffic school or something so it won't go on your insurance. Every time I have gone to court the judge has reduced my ticket so it didn't get on my insurance.    The fine will probably be the same as if you just paid the fine but at least it won't go on your insurance.  You will then have to pay the fine plus pay for traffic school but still it is worth it if it doesn't increase your insurance for the next 7 years.
298588
Just state the facts.  Don't elaborate, be as brief as possible. \n\nDo not mention anything such as "i saw so-and-so and he did not run the red light that he got the ticket for..." or, "the cop is wrong," or "he shouldn't have gotten a ticket."\n\nDon't give a hint to your opinion state ~only~ what you observed.  No more, no less.\n\n"Just the facts ma'am." ;)
110630
I drafted a pretty good LIDAR (laser-radar) speeding defense using these websites:\n\nhttp://www.helpigotaticket.com/proc/\nhttp://www.tipmra.com/\nhttp://www.ticketassassin.com/\n\nThey give free advice for beating traffic tickets.  I must caution you to verify the law contained in these websites.  Hope this helps.