how can I get out of a speeding ticket?

Answer 1

don't speed

Answer 2

It's a crap-shoot. If you got nailed by one of those gadgets that take a picture of your car, you're screwed -- no getting around those. In any other case, you can take a chance by showing up for your date in court. If the police officer that wrote you the ticket doesn't show up, there's a good chance the judge will dismiss the case. But if he/she DOES show up, the judge will always take the word of a police officer over that of a person accused of speeding. The only other way would be if you were clocked by a radar or LASER gun and you can show that the equipment has not been properly maintained and calibrated according to the maintenance schedule, and to do that you really need to hire an attorney.

Answer 3

Depending on the details of how fast you were going, how the pull-over went, who the judge is, and how serious the cop is about making it stick you may or may not be able to.

The first step is to prepare for court. Make sure you know the officers name, and do not forget the court date and time, show up early, and maybe even take a spin by the courthouse so you will know exactly where it is (if you don't already). Make sure to note other places to park in case there are a lot of people there that day. Nothing sucks worse than taking the time to try to fight a ticket, only to end up stuck in traffic and being late or not being able to find someplace to park within 10 blocks of the stupid courthouse.

Next get the details straight, how fast did the cop claim you were doing? Get your story straight if you are going to claim you were not. Did the cop use a radar gun? If so, were there other cars around you that might have gotten clocked? You can request that they give you records from the last time the radar gun was calibrated. I usually wait till I'm in court to do this - cops usually will answer 'at the beginning of my shift' because they check the calibration with a tuning fork. I can then respond (in front of the judge) by stating that you cannot calibrate a radar gun in a police cruiser, since it requires sensitive equipment that is only found in a laboratory.

The reason I bring this up, is because unless they can show you records that prove the radar gun was calibrated in the last 30 days, you can get the ticket thrown out.

Your ticket can also be thrown out if the cop doesn't appear in court (they attempt to contact the officer - who is supposed to keep himself free when there are tickets he wrote being tried in court, but they aren't always able to make it in). A lot of the time, they will just reschedule - but I had at least one ticket that got chucked because the cop didn't show the second time either.

If it actually turns into a hearing (with both you and the cop presenting your sides of the story to the judge). Do not stutter, or make up big long stupid elaborate stories.

Instead, simply say:

'I was travelling 'direction' on 'road/hwy' going the posted speed limit of 'X'. I believe the officer may have clocked another vehicle, or there might be a problem with his equipment.'

Or whatever story you want to go with - remember, keep it simple, and stick by it. If you do add any details, make sure they are things that the cop can't just shake his head about. Like if you came around a corner and there was the cop - then maybe try the 'you clocked another car' approach. Cops pull a lot of people over, and write a lot of tickets (that most people just pay, and don't even try to fight) and so trying to make them remember all of the details of a routine stop can sometimes work in your favor if you are concise, and they seem to be unsure. (This is also a good reason to never, ever, ever start any crap with the cop when he pulls you over - otherwise he will definitely remember you, and will make a special effort to make sure you have to pay up).

They will usually offer you a deal, like a reduced fine - if you accept a deal, try to get them to do whatever is necessary to keep the points of your license, which can add up - and cause you to lose your license, or increase the amount you have to pay for insurance. Sometimes you might have to take some kind of goofy little driving class (usually just a couple of hours of a guy talking, maybe a simple test). You will still end up paying court costs, plus whatever the fee is for the class (they are usually privately taught), but if keeping the points off your license is important then go for it.

Remember - you have the right to state your case to the judge, and allow the judge to weigh it. They aren't doing you any favors. I have had some cops act really offended that I would suggest that they might have been mistaken (at least one case where he actually was, and he was probably one of the biggest d**ks I've ever dealt with - but I won!!).

They usually figure people will just pay, and not waste the time to go to court (or the money to lawyer up so that they have a better chance of winning - though if you are at risk of losing your license, this is not a bad option).

Good Luck!!

Answer 4

Most commonly starting, comply with the officer 100% and be courtious and polite, make sure you do the same if you take it to court, usually, even if you can't get out of the ticket entirely, unless you were doing an excessive amount of speeding, they will reduce the charge. Below is a link that talks about avoiding and getting out of speeding fines.

Answer 5

Don't speed!!!!!!! That's a pretty good start.

Other than that you can hope the officer doesn't show up on the court date, in which case you will win by default.

There are are other methods you canuse, however, my hope is that by getting stuck with a fine, court costs and a boost in your insurance rate you will learn your lesson.

You share the road with other people, the road isn't your personal race track.

Answer 6

1. don't speed
2. plee your way out of it
3. say screw it and take the ticket. BUT to avoid getting the points this is what you do.......

Pay the ticket, but pay $1 over. When they send the refund check for $1 DO NOT CASH IT. By not cashing it the case remains open and they cannot give you points until the case is closed. The case will show you paid the ticket though, so they cannot take you to court over non payment. It really works!

Answer 7

The best way is to hire an attorney. I've tried to represent myself and have never won. I've used an attorney twice and both times he was able to get me out of the ticket. I used and attorney because traffic school wasn't an option and I already had to many points on my record.

Answer 8

pay the fine and give back to the community.
or hope the cop gets a bad stomach on that day and dosent show up for court-dismissed!!.
or depends on excuse if speed signs not visisble, take pics and so on, bring your own evidence

Answer 9

Just pay the ticket, if you go to court and lose, you will also have to pay court costs in addition to the ticket.

Answer 10

My friends were speeding and got pulled over! all they did was say, "Oh! we are soooo sorry! and the officer went soft on them and said, "Ok, this is just a warning! don't do it again!" Say that u understand what u did was wrong and they usually leave 2 go git da bad guys!

Answer 11

When you see the sign saying the speed limit.. Make sure you drive slower than that speed.