How to Beat a Traffic Ticket in Florida

Law enforcement officials in Florida issue traffic tickets to people they claim broke the law while operating a motor vehicle. The severity of the citation depends on the severity of the offense. If you believe that you were wrongly accused or feel that the fine is inappropriate, you can try to beat the traffic ticket.

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  Consult with a lawyer. You can beat your Florida traffic ticket by yourself, but you may want to consult with a lawyer before you try.

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  Gather evidence that proves you did not violate the traffic law you were accused of. A list of traffic violations and laws can be found online. Research the specific law and look for parts of the law you know you did not violate. A ticket may be dismissed in Florida if a part of the specific law you were accused of violating was not violated.

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  Get a court date to argue the traffic violation with the county's clerk of court. A list of county websites can be found online. Get a court date as far into the future as possible. The officer may forget about the court date and not show up. If this happens you can argue your side of the case, and no one will be there to defend the traffic ticket.

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  Present the evidence you gathered at the hearing. Include witnesses and evidence that prove you did not violate the law. In the case of a speeding ticket you should try to prove that the manner in which the officer was situated when your speed was taken somehow prohibited the officer from properly documenting your speed.