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Educational guides for California traffic tickets, Trial by Written Declaration, court deadlines, fine estimates, and common Vehicle Code violations.
Getting Started
How to Fight a California Traffic Ticket (2026)
Learn your options, compare costs, and understand how Trial by Written Declaration works before deciding how to respond.
How to Fight a Speeding Ticket
Step-by-step guide on fighting your speeding ticket effectively.
TR-205 Form Guide
Complete guide to filling out California's Trial by Written Declaration form.
Traffic Ticket Deadlines
Important deadlines for California traffic tickets and how to avoid penalties.
Traffic Court Procedures
Understanding what happens in traffic court and how to prepare.
First Speeding Ticket in California?
Complete guide for first-time offenders: options, costs, and how to fight it.
How to Beat a Speeding Ticket
Proven strategies: radar challenges, speed surveys, TBWD, and more.
California Vehicle Code Violations
CVC 22350: Basic Speed Law
Defense guide for California's subjective Basic Speed Law violation.
CVC 22349(a): Highway Speed Limit
Fighting a 65 MPH highway speeding ticket in California.
CVC 22348(b): Driving Over 100 MPH
Defense strategies for serious excessive speed violations.
CVC 22352: School Zone Speeding
Prima facie speed limits in school zones and business districts.
Radar vs LIDAR Defense
How to challenge radar and LIDAR speed measurements.
Red Light Camera Tickets
Do you have to pay? Which cities have cameras? How to fight it.
Cell Phone Ticket (CVC 23123)
How to fight hands-free law violations and texting tickets.
Stop Sign Ticket (CVC 22450)
How to fight rolling stop and stop sign violations.
Carpool/HOV Lane Ticket
Fight $490+ HOV lane violations with defense strategies.
Illegal U-Turn Ticket
When U-turns are legal and how to fight CVC 22100.5 violations.
Unsafe Lane Change (CVC 21658)
Defense strategies for lane change and straddling violations.
Fix-It Tickets (CVC 40610)
How to handle correctable violations: sign-off, fees, and deadlines.
Lane Splitting Laws (CVC 21658.1)
Is lane splitting legal? Rules, safety guidelines, and how to fight tickets.
Exhibition of Speed (CVC 23109c)
Burnouts, peeling out, and racing charges: penalties and defenses.
Failure to Yield (CVC 21800)
Right-of-way violations at intersections and driveways.
Seatbelt Ticket (CVC 27315)
No points but $162+ fine. Defense strategies.
Tailgating Ticket (CVC 21703)
Following too closely: fines, points, and defenses.
Expired Registration (CVC 4000)
Fix-it ticket option, fines, and how to handle it.
No Insurance Ticket (CVC 16028)
$796+ fine but may be correctable. Defense strategies.
Running Red Light (CVC 21453)
$490+ fine, 1 point. Officer vs camera ticket defenses.
Reckless Driving (CVC 23103)
Misdemeanor charge. Up to $1,000 fine, 90 days jail.
Wrong Way Driving (CVC 21651)
Infraction or misdemeanor depending on circumstances.
Illegal Passing (CVC 21750)
Passing rules, no-passing zones, and defenses.
School Zone Speeding
$350+ fines. Defense based on timing and signage.
Construction Zone Speeding
DOUBLED fines. Challenge worker presence requirement.
Driving Without License (CVC 12500)
Misdemeanor vs infraction. Defense strategies.
Texting While Driving (CVC 23123.5)
$162+ fine. Points after 2nd offense. Defense guide.
Speeding Over 100 MPH
$900+ fine, 2 points, possible suspension. Why you must fight it.
Photo Radar & Speed Cameras
Real ticket vs. "snitch ticket"? Which you can ignore.
Rolling Stop (CVC 22450)
The "California Roll" ticket: $238+ and how to fight it.
CHP Highway Patrol Tickets
How CHP tickets differ and strategies that work.
Freeway Speeding Tickets
I-5, 405, 101 and more. How to fight highway tickets.
Traffic Courts by Location
Los Angeles County
Fight your traffic ticket in LA County courts.
San Diego County
Guide to San Diego traffic court locations and procedures.
Orange County
Fighting traffic tickets in OC courts.
San Francisco
Guide to SF traffic court and ticket defense.
Sacramento County
Traffic court locations and tips for Sacramento area.
Costs & Consequences
Speeding Ticket Cost Calculator
Calculate the true cost of your ticket including fines and insurance impact.
California Speeding Ticket Fines
Complete fine schedule and true cost of speeding tickets.
DMV Points System Explained
How points affect your license and how to avoid suspension.
How Traffic Tickets Affect Insurance
Understanding the impact of traffic violations on your insurance rates.
Unpaid Ticket Consequences
What happens if you ignore a ticket: fines, suspension, warrants.
How Long on Your Record?
3 years for points, but insurance impact lasts longer.
How Much Does a Traffic Lawyer Cost?
Learn about typical traffic lawyer fees and what factors influence the cost.
Compare Your Options
TicketFight AI vs Hiring a Lawyer
Compare costs, success rates, and when each option makes sense.
Fight Without a Lawyer
How to fight your ticket yourself—and when you don't need a lawyer.
Look Up Your Ticket
Check your ticket status, due date, and fine amount online.
Request an Extension
Need more time? How to get 30-60 more days to respond.
TicketFight AI vs Traffic School
Why fighting your ticket is usually better than traffic school.
What is a Trial de Novo?
Your second chance if your written declaration is denied.
Trial by Written Declaration Success Rate
What are your odds of winning? Real data on success rates.
Is It Worth Fighting Your Ticket?
Cost-benefit analysis: fight vs. pay vs. traffic school.
Traffic School Guide
Costs, eligibility, and why fighting is often better.
Getting Your Refund
How to get your bail back after your ticket is dismissed.
Payment Plans & Reductions
Can't afford your ticket? Options for payment plans and reduced fines.
Traffic Ticket Warrants
FTA bench warrants: how to check and clear them safely.
Out-of-State Driver Guide
Got a CA ticket with out-of-state license? Your options explained.
CDL Commercial Driver Guide
Higher stakes for CDL holders. No traffic school. Must fight every ticket.
Uber/Lyft Driver Guide
Protect your rideshare income. How tickets affect your driver status.
How to Get Your Ticket Dismissed
Step-by-step guide to dismissing your California speeding ticket.
Do You Need an Attorney?
When lawyers are worth it and when $49 works just as well.
Points for Speeding Tickets
How many points and how long they stay on your record.
Pay Ticket Online
How to pay online—and why you might want to fight instead.
Contest Your Ticket
Step-by-step guide to challenging your citation.
Get Your Ticket Dismissed
Proven strategies that lead to dismissal.
How Much Is the Fine?
Complete fine schedule: $238 to $900+ depending on speed.