I have gotten listerally 20 tickets in my life. My advice depends on the state of the violation. Some states like NY for instance, you can bargain with the cop at court. So if youre in a state like NY, go to court and when you get there, if the cop shows up, let him make a deal with you and TAKE IT. If you're in a state like CA for instance, just pay the ticket online and take traffic school if it is an option. I wouldn't bother with court in CA, especially without a lawyer. They make you pay the ticket in advance before trial, guilty until proven innocent... My friend in FL said the law there is similar to CA, you're SOL without an attorney. At least if you pay online, it is quick and painless. Ive been using methods such as crying to get out of the tickets before they are written these days. Better than trying to get it reduced in court. In this state you have a pretty much 0 chance of getting it dismissed or thrown out in court. Chances are you will end up paying the full fine and spending 2 days in court. Just be ccareful because if you have more than 2 points, your insurance nearly doubles. I am paying 250 a month. Hence, the reason I cry when I get pulled over
