How to Beat a Traffic Ticket – 3 Tips that Can Get You Out of it

Jan 20
08:15

2010

William Jakes

William Jakes

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We all know what it feels like when we see the lights flashing behind us and the adrenaline starts pumping. You may be 100% guilty or you may have no clue as to why you are being stopped. This article will give you three tips that you can use to beat a traffic ticket, regardless of your guilt.

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So,How to Beat a Traffic Ticket – 3 Tips that Can Get You Out of it Articles you have been pulled over by a police officer.  Your heart is pounding and you feel a headache coming on.  In fact, you don’t even know why you have been stopped.  There are several things you can do to avoid a ticket completely or beat a traffic ticket in court.

Put the Policeman at Ease

When you see the police lights behind you, pull over to the right side of the road as quickly and safely as possible.  Try to keep your hands in plain sight.  If it is dark out, turn on your dome light.  Roll down your window and keep your hands on the steering wheel.  Do not reach for your license or registration until asked to do so.  All of these actions will put the officer at ease and more likely to just give you a warning.

Comply with the Policeman

When a policeman stops you, the best thing you can do is pull over quickly, turn on your dome light and roll down your window.  When you are done, put your hands on the steering wheel and wait for instructions from the officer.  Do not reach for your drivers license or insurance until asked to do so.  When a policeman walks up to a car, he doesn’t know what to expect.  By following these steps, you will put the officer more at ease because he will be able to see you and your hands.

Don’t admit to Knowing Why You Were Stopped and Don’t Fight

One of the first questions a policeman will ask is if you know why you are being stopped.  Don’t admit to anything.  That is just an admission of guilt and he can give you a ticket for it.  Just say you are not sure and let him do all the talking.  You want to be extremely agreeable.  Do not show any type of anger or frustration.  Let him do his job.  Many times you will not get a ticket just because of your attitude.  Also, many policeman will stop you for speeding without having clocked you.  They legally can’t give you a ticket unless it is clocked or you admit it.  They will ask if you know how fast you were going. Again, say you are not sure.  Don’t make it easy on them!

Show Up in Court

If you do get a ticket there are numerous ways to beat a traffic ticket.  Showing up is the first step.  If the policeman who stopped you is unable to make it to court, your case will automatically be dropped.  No fees and points on your record.  Never pay a ticket through the mail.

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