How to Ask For a Reduction on Traffic Ticket

How to Ask For a Reduction on Traffic Ticket

Tony Lu
March 13, 2013

How to Ask For a Reduction on Traffic Ticket

Submitted by: Tony Lu

A traffic ticket is a notice which is issued by an officer of the law to a motorist. The ticket is generally given as punishment for driving recklessly, under the influence, and violating other traffic laws. There are two types of tickets, moving violations and parking violations, which are handed out for moving and non moving atrocities respectively. Normally, when a driver receives a citation it means they are required to appear in court or pay a predetermined fine. Savvy motorists, however, know how to ask for a reduction on traffic ticket and in some cases how to throw them out altogether.

First off, there are a number of reasons a person could have for wanting to dismiss or reduce a traffic ticket. If the citation was given for speeding and you feel you were within the legal limits, you may be able to get it dismissed. Likewise, drivers who receive tickets for parking violations have the option of fighting them in court if they feel they were given in error.

You can also fight tickets that were improperly written by the officer. Citations that aren't signed, are improperly dated, or feature contrasting information can all be contested when it comes time to appear in court.

Your success with reducing or dismissing a ticket starts with the second you receive it. Regardless of the situation, it is very important to be calm and polite to the police officer penalizing you. Don't get angry and lose your cool, simply listen to the cop and show him or her respect. Odds are, the officer will be less likely to show up in court on a violation that involved a polite motorist.

When asked if you understand why you were pulled over and ticketed, it's best to say no. Most police officers make notes on the citations they hand out and a driver admitting fault will most likely be included in them. It's best just to wait patiently and accept the ticket.

Next, mail the ticket and plead "not guilty". You'll also have to request that the same police officer who pulled you over provides his written deposition. Many people opt to write their local district attorney and request a reduction of their fine.

You will then receive a court date and if your officer fails to provide the judge with his or her written deposition, your case will be dismissed. This is a likely scenario as most cops are very busy and may not be able to find the extra time. Making sure, at the time of the citation, that are remembered as a courteous motorist rather than an impatient or rude one will come in handy.

Use the internet or certain books to look up the exact law that you violated. Next, appeal to the judge and request a reduced fine. If it's your first offense or your the victim of special circumstances, he may oblige. Otherwise, a bench court will be scheduled and you will have a chance to provide a little more information about your situation.

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