How to Fight a Traffic Ticket in California and Win
With its beautiful shorelines and second-to-none sunsets, California stands apart from other states in a number of ways.
Unfortunately, not all of these ways are desirable. Unlike most states that issue standard tickets, California traffic tickets are issued as a revenue producing machine generating upwards of $500 million annually for the state.
Because of its elaborate and complicated fee and “penalty assessment” system, a $35 California traffic ticket becomes a $325 ticket (before traffic school), when you include state court construction fee, state surcharge, criminal conviction fee, court operations assessment fee, and much more. The so-called penalty assessments are multiplied by the base ticket fee; such fees vary considerable by county.
In many states, to fight a $55 traffic ticket may not be worth it. But with a California traffic ticket, where a $55 ticket is actually a $425 fine and this does NOT include the costs of traffic school, the point(s) on your license and the higher insurance rates (car insurance money saving module).
Ticket Snipers Knows How to Beat Any Traffic Ticket
Contesting California traffic tickets – and getting them dismissed— is all we do. From speeding tickets (lidar, radar and pacing) to stop sign and red light tickets, our team specializes in how to fight any traffic ticket issued in California.
Hiring a private attorney could cost a fortune. Chances are they may not be as knowledgeable about the nuances of how to beat each type of traffic ticket as Ticket Snipers. The laws related to a California traffic ticket are multifaceted even to a seasoned attorney/lawyer.
At Ticket Snipers, We Only Defeat – and Dismiss—California Traffic Tickets
Our proven track record includes:
- Up-front flat fee (no hidden charges)
- Super easy process with the best pricing in the business
- Convenient, easy to use procedures so you don’t have to actually appear in court
- Annual cost savings of more than $3100 from NOT paying your traffic tickets, NOT getting points on your license and NOT paying hiked insurance rates
- If your case is not dismissed we do offer a partial refund (service fee) within 30 days of the verdict being rendered.
California is the place to be for surfing, beach-going, and vacationing but it is not the place to be to get a traffic ticket. Yet if you are one of the thousands of motorists who are issued a California traffic ticket, don’t acquiesce and pay the fine.
It’s disadvantageous to fight a traffic ticket alone. For a fraction of the cost of the California traffic ticket, you can hire the experts at Ticket Snipers who know how to beat every type of traffic ticket.
In California, there are several ways to beat a traffic ticket. First and foremost, if you believe you have been wrongfully accused of a traffic violation, you can contest the ticket in court. During your court appearance, you will present your defense to the judge telling your side of the story. The judge may decide that the officer did not have probable cause to stop you or may reduce the fines and/or points associated with the ticket.
Another option is to take a traffic school class online or in person. This can help dismiss one point on your record, which could make a difference if you are close to having your license suspended due to too many points from other tickets or moving violations.
If you are a first-time offender, you may be able to attend traffic school and have the ticket “masked” or not reported to your insurance company. This keeps your insurance premiums from rising due to a traffic violation on your record. Check with the court handling your ticket for more information about this option.
Finally, you may be able to plea bargain the traffic ticket in court. Speak with the prosecutor to find out if they will accept a lesser violation or reduced fines and points associated with the original citation. If they agree, this can be an effective way of minimizing the impact of a traffic violation on your record. However, be aware that this requires you to accept responsibility for the violation, so the judge may not accept such a plea bargain if they feel you are attempting to take advantage of it.
No matter which option you choose, remember that traffic tickets can be expensive and affect your insurance rates. It is important to take them seriously and do whatever you can to keep points off your record. In some cases, that may mean taking the ticket to court and presenting your defense in front of a judge. Other times, it might be more worthwhile to accept responsibility for the violation and try to plea bargain or take traffic school in order to minimize the consequences. Whatever approach you take, ensure you understand all of your options and the risks associated with each before making a decision. Doing so may help you beat your traffic ticket in California and keep points off your record.
It’s always best to contest. Don’t Pay your California Traffic Ticket, Beat the violation with Ticket Snipers.