5 Ways To Defend A Traffic Ticket

1. Facts Win, Not Opinions

In deciding to issue a citation, police officers rely on both facts and opinions, and opinions are easier targets. For example, if the officer cites you for unsafe driving, it's possible to question the officer's opinion that your driving was "unsafe." If the cars around you were moving in excess of the posted limit, a reasonable person might conclude that it would be reckless to slow down and impede the flow of traffic. Be on the lookout for "judgment words."