How to Contest a Speeding Ticket A Step-by-Step Guide to Fighting Your Citation

 

How to Contest a Speeding Ticket A Step-by-Step Guide to Fighting Your Citation

Why You Should Contest Your Speeding Ticket

Paying your speeding ticket may seem like the easy way out, but it comes with serious consequences. At Speed Ticket Defense, we help drivers fight unfair citations and protect their driving records. Here’s what happens if you simply pay your ticket:

The Hidden Costs of Paying Your Ticket

🚨 License points added (admitting guilt)
🚨 20-30% insurance increases for 3+ years
🚨 Possible license suspension with multiple points

The good news? We successfully dismiss or reduce 80% of contested tickets!

📞 Need expert help? Call (564) 232-3145 now


Step 1: Review Your Ticket for Errors

Many tickets contain mistakes that can lead to dismissal:
❌ Wrong vehicle details (color, make, model)
❌ Incorrect location or speed limit
❌ Officer’s notes don’t match facts

Example: Your ticket says you drove 65mph in a 30 zone, but the road’s actual limit is 45mph – grounds for dismissal!


Step 2: Choose Your Defense Strategy

Option A: Challenge the Evidence

  • Demand radar/lidar calibration records

  • Prove officer pacing errors (failed to maintain constant distance)

  • Show weather/obstructions affected readings

Option B: Negotiate a Reduction

  • Plead to non-moving violation (e.g., “defective equipment”)

  • Request deferred adjudication (dismissal after clean driving period)

Option C: Trial by Written Declaration

  • Submit written defense (many officers don’t respond)

  • Preserve right to in-person trial if needed


Step 3: Prepare Your Case

We gather:
📷 Photos of the area
📅 Speed device maintenance logs
📄 Officer training records
📊 Speed limit ordinances


Step 4: Appear in Court (Or Let Us Handle It!)

With Our Attorneys:

✔ 72% dismissal/reduction rate
✔ No court appearance needed from you
✔ Professional prosecutor negotiations

Without an Attorney:

✖ Only 18% success rate
✖ Risk saying the wrong thing under oath


Why Choose Speed Ticket Defense?

✅ Local Vancouver traffic court experts
✅ Flat-fee pricing (often less than ticket cost)
✅ 72% client success rate
✅ We handle all paperwork & court appearances

📞 Get a FREE case review: (564) 232-3145
📍 3709 E 4th Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661


FAQ: Contesting Speeding Tickets

Q: How long do I have to contest?

A: Typically 15-30 days from ticket date – don’t wait!

Q: Will this go on my record if I fight it?

A: Not if we win! We prevent points from being added.

Q: What if I live out of state?

A: We handle WA tickets for all drivers, including CDL holders.


Don’t Just Pay – Contest Your Speeding Ticket!

🚗 Protect your license
💰 Avoid insurance hikes
⚖️ Let experts handle your case

📞 Call (564) 232-3145 today for your FREE consultation

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