subject: Tips And Options For A Traffic Ticket [print this page] Nothing puts a damper on your trip to then seeing the red and blue flashing in your rear view mirror. Did I do something wrong? Was I speeding? Did you have to much to drink? It's so easy to get lost in the side streets of a town you are visiting, one wrong move can get you pulled over quick.
There are ways to get out of a looming ticket. If you follow the tips laid out there's a good chance you'll drive away without a ticket! One of the best ways to get out of a Traffic Ticket is to appeal to the officer for help, that changes the dynamic from a enforcer of the law to public servant helping you out. So when the officer come to your window say some thing like "Wow, I'm glad to see you officer I'm lost and trying to find X" or "I have been driving around forever trying to find X, and I can't find it." Now, always follow the directives the officer gives you, like stepping out of the car, turning the engine off, or producing ID. No matter what happens do not aggravate the officer, it will never help you and almost always makes matters worse. If an office asks you why he pulled you over never self incriminate yourself. It's better to play dumb?" Do not say I was going kinda fast or i missed that stop sign, instead respond with a question of your own like, "No officer, why did you pull me over?" Remember you are being recorded on video from the moment the officers lights started to flash.
If you do get a Traffic Ticket most people are from a long ways away and the police know that most if not all tickets given will just be paid, because people can't afford to come back to fight a ticket. That's why getting a Lawyer to represent you is vital. Every ticket damages your privilege to drive, getting a quality law firm to handle the case will often reduce the ticket amount, get the ticket thrown out, or in a more serious offence like DUI get time served and fines over weeks of jail time and the fines too. There's a lot of pressure on officers to meet quota's, do you best not to be a victim of thin or frivolous charges.
