Here are a number of fairly simple things you can do to shift the odds in your favor when

fighting a traffic ticket. It may seem like a challenging thing to do, but actually many
people get out of paying for traffic tickets simply by taking these simple steps.

You are just one of many people an officer interacts with in an 8-hour shift. A single
officer can jot down a ticket every ten minutes with computerized ticket writing.  many
who receive tickets are understandably perturbed.  That's where some make their biggest
mistake.  They make a error when they quarrel or, worse yet, are impolite to the officer.
The key, however, is to remain quiet and not offend the officer. Treat the officer
respectfully and politely. You may tell the officer your version of activities but it should
be done in a calm, respectful method.

Why? Getting the police officer's cooperation is often critical to getting a successful
outcome for your traffic ticket. If you are discourteous, the officer may write this on the
duplicate of the ticket forwarded to the prosecutor. If the prosecutor sees this on the
ticket, or if the police officer tells the prosecutor that you were impolite, the prosecutor
will often not offer you a reduction.  For example, the prosecutor will refuse to offer you
a reduction to a zero-point infraction.

The Secretary of State houses a database of everyone's driving record. If you receive a
traffic ticket conviction in a court, the court will, in most cases, send a record of your
conviction to the Secretary of State so they can insert it to your driving record. Since your
insurance company can view the Secretary of State records, this can cause costly
insurance rate hikes.

In my opinion, it's important to fight every ticket. This is the only way you can possibly
attempt to keep your driving record clean. Why? It's important to acknowledge that
prosecutors have a copy of your driving record at the time you go to court. If the
prosecutor views acquired tickets on your record, he will be less likely to offer you a
reduced ticket. It's similar to individuals with criminal records. If it's your first offense,
you can often get a plea to a reduced charge. If you have prior offenses,it's less likely that
the prosecutor will offer you a reduced charge.

 The old saying "been there, done that" says it all.  A traffic ticket attorney can be very
helpful.  A lawyer can try to negotiate a favorable plea reduction or, if necessary, argue
your case to the judge.
Disclaimer: The information you obtain in this article is not, nor is it intended to be, legal
advice nor the formation of an attorney-client relationship. You should consult a lawyer
for individual advice regarding your own situation.