Your Speeding Ticket Options!

Obviously, avoid speeding altogether!. This is the safest and cheapest way to go, but if you have received a ticket running a red light and/or are caught on camera, we can help.

So what is the official definition of " running a red light"?  A violation occurs when a motorist enters an intersection some time after the signal light has turned red. Motorists inadvertently in an intersection when the signal changes to red (waiting to turn left, for example) are not red light runners.  The general rule is that if the front set of tires of your vehicle are already in the intersection when the light changes from yellow to red you are legally in the clear.  Remember though that ‘legal’ is not necessarily to say ‘safe’.  Many drivers in cross traffic are anxious for their light to turn green, and may ‘jump the light’ prior to it turning green.

From the National Institute for Highway Safety:  A nationwide study of fatal crashes at traffic signals in 1999 and 2000 estimated that 20 percent of the drivers involved failed to obey the signals.1

In 2006, almost 900 people were killed and an estimated 144,000 were injured in crashes that involved red light running. About half of the deaths in red light running crashes are pedestrians and occupants in other vehicles who are hit by the red light runners. Motorists are more likely to be injured in urban crashes involving red light running than in other types of urban crashes. Institute researchers studied police reports of crashes on public roads in four urban areas during 1990-91. Occupant injuries occurred in 45 percent of red light running crashes, compared with 30 percent of other crash types.2

1. Pay a Defense Attorney.
Most of us have paid a California Speeding Ticket at least, let’s say, once in five years. Before thinking to hire a defense attorney, many of us have thought about going to court to fight the ticket.  The idea of going to court alone is scary and a bit overwhelming. First you have to make sure you take the day off work.  Then you have to find the courthouse and then find parking.  Next you have to go through the metal detectors in most counties.  Lucky you if you live in a county that does not have metal detectors in their courthouse.  Once you are ‘granted’ access, you may have to wait in a line for a clerk to tell you what courtroom to go to.  Once in the courtroom you must stand before a judge and cross your fingers that they are in a good mood that day. 

We have all probably wondered whether we should seek the guidance and counsel of a professional defense attorney to help in our courtroom drama.  The information below should help you decide whether you need the assistance of defense attorneys to help beat your Speeding Ticket or Red Light Camera Ticket.

First, let’s make sure we have a good understanding of what a defense attorney is.

The definition of a defense attorney is one who performs professional legal work as defense counsel for complex and sensitive criminal cases; acts in a lead capacity over lower level attorneys; and performs related work as required. A distinguishing characteristic may include acting in a lead capacity over lower level attorneys.

With that said, you would assume that this professional would act as a perfect person to beat your Red Light Camera Ticket. So the answer is yes, defense attorneys can be Speeding Ticket busters.  

But let’s look at this in a slightly different light.  Say you had a splinter in your pinky.  Would you ask a close friend to help you remove it with a pair of common household tweezers or call a neurosurgeon?  You should look to TicketBust.com to be your close friend in the matter of your traffic ticket.  Hiring a defense attorney is like hiring the neurosurgeon for a splinter.  Sure the defense attorney can handle a Speeding Ticket but they will charge you just like a neurosurgeon would charge.  There is no need to hire a defense attorney with expensive retainers and fees.  Simply hire your friend TicketBust.com for a nominal fee of $249. They will help you get your Speeding Ticket or Speeding Ticket dismissed completely or at least reduced making your ‘day in court’ much more pleasant without the need of a defense attorney.

2. Simply Pay the Fine (or Bail Amount).
Did you know that only 3% of offenders actually go to court and contest their traffic ticket? In a nation like ours you would think this number would be larger, but we are all so busy that many may feel it is just easier and faster to pay the ticket.    Yet even with numbers that low, if you take a look around the web you will find all types assistance to help you. There are hard cover books, downloadable PDFs and attorneys. There is all kinds of online advice on how to dismiss your speeding ticket in court. Check out eHow.com and Yahoo Answers and you will find that everyone is an expert on the subject.  But with books, many attorneys and most free advice sites, there is no follow through or place to turn if you run into a snag or have a question.  If you are determined to fight the ticket yourself, without the help of our experts, feel free to visit our sister site HowToFightRedLightTickets.com. This site will provide you with everything you need to do-it-yourself.

3. Use Our Services. Here is the easy process.

 Select the "Fix My Ticket" menu option. Complete and submit the information requested (no money required). Once the information is submitted, one of our Ticket Busters experts will review it and contact you within 48 hours to begin the process. You will have to send us the following documents and information:

Signed Trial By Declaration - 3 copies required with signature only

Signed Engagement Letter.

Bail Check. In order to contest a traffic ticket, the court requires you to post bail for the Trial by Written Declaration which is prepared by our expert consultants. All bail checks need to be made out to the court and sent to us along with your documents to include with the filing done on your behalf. The court will refund your bail once your ticket is dismissed.
Service Fee $100.00 and Document Processing Fee $149.00- check payable to Ticket Busters. We will submit all documents to the court on your behalf so you don't have to go to court. The court will notify you directly within 30-90 days as to the disposition of your case.

1Brittany, N.; Campbell, B.N.; Smith, J.D.; and Najm, W.G. 2004. Analysis of fatal crashes due to signal and stop sign violations. Report no. DOT HS-809-779. Washington, DC: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

2Retting, R.A.; Williams, A.F.; Preusser, D.F.; and Weinstein, H.B. 1995. Classifying urban crashes for counter measure development. Accident Analysis and Prevention 27:283-94.