Beat Traffic Tickets

Most people begin to stress when they see the Police Car on the side of the road. They begin to really starting to sweat when the patrol car pulls out onto the street, and all out PANIC sets in when they realize that the Police Officer is pulling them over. Most people lose their minds and act in ways they would not normally act under normal circumstances. Some people even become extremely confrontational and down right abusive. Well, not the best way to avoid a ticket.

Any lawyer and police officer will tell you the best way to beat a speeding ticket or traffic ticket, is not to get one. This list of 31 things that will help you avoid getting a traffic ticket.

It is always easier not to get a traffic ticket than it is to fight a ticket. You can see this list of ways to avoid getting a ticket to begin with:

1 - Avoiding Tickets: Maintain a reasonable distance behind another vehicle. Let another driver "clear" the way.

2 - Avoiding Tickets: Drive in a pack (i.e., with car in front of you and behind you).

3 - Avoiding Tickets: Keep your car well maintained. Broken head lights, dangling mufflers, etc., will encourage police officers to stop you and write you up.

4 - Avoiding Tickets: Be vigilant. If you don't have a clear view, then be extra careful.

5 - Avoiding Tickets: Do not pass a police officer. Seems obvious but ...

6 - Avoiding Tickets: Don't drive cars which attract attention (ex. high performance, bright red, etc).

7 - At Conference or Trial: "My speedometer was broken" is not an accepted defense.

8 - At Conference or Trial: "I was going with the flow of traffic" defense never works.

9 - At Conference or Trial: The fact that you were the only one pulled over is irrelevant regardless of the number of other speeding cars around you.

10 - At Conference or Trial: "The officer was rude" defense does not help defeat a traffic ticket.

11 - At Trial: Be prepared, succinct and relevant. Judges do not appreciate rambling or redundant presentations.

12 - At Conference or Trial: It does not matter if the officer gives you mis-information, like "this ticket carries no points".

13 - At Trial: Only ask the officer questions. Do not make statements addressed to him or her.

14 - At Trial: Look for and highlight any inconsistencies in the officer's testimony. Compare his testimony to the ticket, his notes, the supporting deposition or any other evidence.

15 - At Trial: Look for omissions. Did the officer clearly and completely explain who, when, where, etc.?

16 - During the Car Stop: Be polite and responsive.

17 - During the Car Stop: Don't argue with the officer.

18 - During the Car Stop: Pull over as quickly as possible and in a safe manner.

19 - During the Car Stop: Do not admit to committing a traffic violation when answering the question "Do you know why I pulled you over?"

20 - At Trial: Do not challenge an officer's integrity. Say something like he or she must have a less than clear recollection.

21 - During the Car Stop: Roll down your window and keep your hands on the wheel as the officer approaches.

23 - Avoiding Tickets: Don't forget about the "known" speed traps.

25 - Preparing For Trial: Take many photos of the scene of the offense or other relevant items. Take them as soon as possible following the receiving the ticket.

26 - During The Car Stop: While the officer is writing, you should be writing too. Record as many details as you can as it can help at trial

24 - 24: Preparing For Trial: Always make a copy of the front of your ticket. Many courts (including the TVB) will not return the original ticket if you send it to them.

25 - Tip #22: During the Car Stop: Don't flaunt your brother's girlfriend's cousin's PBA card. Simply allow the officer to see that you have one as you "look for" your license.

26 - Preparing for Trial: Never wear shorts, muscle shirts, hats or cut offs to court. How you dress can have a direct correlation to the respect that you receive.

27 - During The Car Stop: Always pull your car over as far as you can to the RIGHT side of the road so the officer will not be as worried about traffic when he approaches your car.

28 - Put out a cigarette if you are smoking.

29 - Turn off the stereo.

30 - Keep your car clean and organized. Your car's appearance can speak volumes about the type of person you are viewed as.

31 - BE POLITE even if you think the officer is DEAD WRONG. Police Officers take notes on the back of their tickets and they will remember and take notes on your demeanor and statements.

The following factors are always raised: Time and Money Lost from work, expenses to travel and park near the court, the hours of frustration sitting in court, DMV Points on your license, increase in car insurance and the local and state financial penalties.

If you are anywhere in the NYS State, and have received a traffic ticket than you need the best Rockland County Traffic Lawyer you can find.

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