Review the ticket for errors
Check the deadline to contest it
Gather all evidence
Request the officer’s notes and records
Research local traffic laws
Consider whether the speed limit signs were visible and properly posted
Verify the accuracy of the speed-measuring device
Take photos of the location and road conditions
Identify any witnesses
Decide whether to contest by mail, online, or in court
File the required paperwork on time
Prepare your defense
Dress and behave respectfully in court
Present your evidence clearly
Ask about traffic school or diversion options
Consider hiring a traffic attorney
Follow up on the court’s decision