Three Things You Can Do To Increase Your Odds Of Success In A Traffic Ticket Case

The following 3 things can increase your odds of successfully fighting a traffic ticket in court.

1. Courtesy to the Police Officer

You are just one of many people an officer interacts with in an 8-hour shift. A single officer can write a ticket every ten minutes with computerized ticket writing. Many who receive tickets are understandably upset. That's where some make a mistake. They make a mistake when they argue or, worse yet, are impolite to the officer.

The key, however, is to remain calm and not offend the officer. I would recommend that you treat the officer politely and respectfully. It's a good idea to relate your version of the events to the officer in a respectful manner.

Why? Getting the police officers cooperation is often vital to getting a successful outcome for your traffic ticket. If you are rude, the officer may write this on the copy 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 rude, 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.

2. Fight Every Ticket

The Secretary of State keeps a database of everyones 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 put it to your driving record. Since your insurance company has access to the Secretary of State records, this can cause costly insurance rate increases.

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

3. Hire an Attorney that Often Handles Traffic Ticket Cases

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 positive 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.

by: Mark Langschied

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