So you've just been pulled over by a Police officer that radar gunned you going ( supposedly ) 10 miles over the speed limit. But the last sign you read said 65 MPH? How could this be? You are an honest citizen who NEVER would break the law! ( on purpose anyway ) The first thing that is popping into your head at that moment is... "Oh man, I'm in BIG trouble!" But far in the back of your head you are wondering.. "How do I BEAT a speeding ticket?"

You realize that this is not possible, and you give the officer over all your information, admitting your guilt. But are you really guilty? The government would LOVE to have you believe all this and collect their money. But you don't NEED higher insurance and the expense of that ticket. So you NEED to find out the answer, "How DO I beat a speeding ticket?".

First of all, there is no need to panic. Beating the speeding ticket may not be possible, but it WILL be highly improbable if you just GIVE IN, so don't! The first question the officer will ask you is "Do you know why I pulled you over?" Your very first response should be "No officer, I don't." Rule #1 is to never admit guilt, this will get you more respect from the officer and he MAY just decide to give you a warning, you never can tell.

But if that doesn't happen, when the officer asks you for your Drivers License kindly reply " Can I reach for it Sir?" This will show him that you are compliant and respectful, and most importantly that you aren't carrying a gun on you. It's also very important that you take note of your surroundings. If you have a paper and pencil on you, write down any information you can including: weather conditions, patrol car register #, speed equipment used, condition of your car, and general things that are happening around you.

"This all sounds fine and dandy," you are saying to yourself. "But how do I beat a speeding ticket for real?" This leads me up to the important part of taking steps to beat the ticket; entering your plea.

If you live far from the courthouse you can also request a hearing by mail. Be professional and remember to state all the facts of what happened when you got pulled over. If this does not work out, and you MUST show up, be their BEFORE your court appointed time. Be professional and ALWAYS try to create reasonable doubt in the mind of the judge. Ask the officer what the correct procedures are for handling the radar or laser unit? how and when was it last calibrated? how were the weather conditions and traffic flow?

You will be surprised. Many Police officers do not know the answers to some of these questions. If this is the case, your ticket could be thrown out immediately. These are just SOME of the tactics you could use.