Tips For Saving Money On Traffic Tickets

16 April 2018
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If you drive a car, then the chances are high that at some point a law enforcement officer will pull you over and issue you a traffic ticket. While most people do not seek legal advice in this situation, there are many things you can do to help yourself in this situation, including each of these tips:

Tip: Practice Your Courtesy and Politeness When Pulled Over

While the red flashing lights in your rearview mirror are enough to send even the calmest person into a panic attack, it is important you keep your cool when a law enforcement officer pulls you over. As you pull to the right of the roadway, take a few deep breaths. Remind yourself that the officer is simply a member of your shared community and is only doing his job. Smile and be as polite as possible to the officer, even if inside you are steaming mad or scared out of your mind. 

Many people yell at the officer who has pulled them over or act indignant they did not make any mistakes on the road that are deserving of a ticket. When you take this tact, it is a good indication that you will not only get the traffic citation you were originally pulled you over for, but also one for whatever they happen to give you one for.

Tip: Take Your Chances with Traffic Court

If you were given a traffic ticket, then you have the legal right to go to court and fight it. Even if you are guilty of the infraction, attending traffic court can sometimes result in a lower fine or getting your ticket thrown out altogether. What many people don't know is that the ticketing officer has to appear to tell their side of the story. Since many police officers change jobs frequently or are otherwise unavailable on the court date, if they don't show up, then you automatically win your case. Since going to court never makes things worse, if you have the time, then going can greatly improve your situation.

Tip: Try to Avoid Getting Future Traffic Citations

Finally, it is important that you take action to avoid getting future traffic tickets. You can often do simple things like slowing down your driving, making complete stops at stop signs, and even taking a driver's safety course to learn to drive in such a way that the law enforcement officers won't flag you as someone to pull over. 

If you need help at any point in the process, contact a traffic attorney near you. 


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