Rather than tell you how to fight specific tickets, I will tell you how I have beat (or help friends beat) various tickets. While this may seem like a lot of information to sift through, I have edited it down significantly. I suggest that you read through as much as you can. It may not apply directly to your case, but it may give you some ideas, and it may help you or a friend on a future case.

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How I got a "hanging judge" to dismiss a ticket for 15 mph over the limit on the freeway.

Basic Speed Law Defense

Probably the easiest ticket in California to beat is a ticket for 54 mph on radar in a posted 40 mph zone.

54 40 or Fight

So, you want to use a Basic Speed Law Defense. Here is a suggested cross examination.

30 Questions

An officer issuing a speeding ticket must be in full uniform and may not use an unmarked vehicle.

Speed Trap Defense -- Section 40800

A speed trap defense helped beat a ticket for 54 mph on radar in a 40 mph zone.

Speed Trap Defense -- Out of Date Survey

A speed trap defense helped beat a ticket for exceeding the maximum limit on radar in a 50 mph zone.

Speed Trap Defense -- Unjustified Limit

A speed trap defense helped beat a ticket for 67 mph on radar in a 45 mph zone.

Speed Trap Defense -- Inadmissible Survey

A survey that is not certified by the engineer cannot be used in court.

Speed Trap Defense -- With a Twist

A survey cannot justify an illegally posted limit.

Speed Trap Defense -- Step by Step

A step by step guide to beating a speed trap ticket.

School Zone Defense

School zone limits only apply when it is a school zone.

Proving the Defense

A defense that proved my innocence.

Point by Point

Beating a multi-count ticket point by point.

Over the Max

What do I do when I am cited for violating the maximum speed limit (i.e., CVC 22349 or 22356)?