Originally Posted by Jim_Gunn

Never just pay a traffic ticket in any state. There are many law firms that specialize in only fighting traffic tickets of all kinds and red light camera tickets. Their fees are usually modest, maybe like $79 or $99 and they can often get the tickets dropped completely or reduced to a lesser offense using a variety of tactics or legal maneuvers. You won't have to show up in court unless it's a DUI or reckless driving offense. They just deal with it and send you a letter a few months later in the mail informing you of the outcome. NEVER just pay a ticket because it came in the mail. Even if you ultimately pay court costs, the amount you save on a lesser charge as opposed to the original charge and avoiding the cost of points on your license and insurance increasing will be well worth it.