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Do you want to dispute a traffic ticket? DoNotPay can help.

There were 195 million licensed drivers in the US in 2019, and of them, 41 million received a driving citation. That means you have roughly a one-in-five chance of receiving some kind of traffic ticket in a given year. Whether it’s a parking ticket, speeding ticket, or one of many other kinds of tickets, DoNotPay can help you make the best case possible for voiding or otherwise not paying the ticket.

What is a traffic ticket?

Traffic violations cover both non-moving and moving violations.

Non-Moving Violations - Parking tickets

a. parking violations, are civil matters involving a vehicle's owner

Moving Violations - Speeding tickets, Red Light tickets, Stop Sign tickets, etc

a. moving violations are charged against the actual driver

b. Moving violations are usually classified as infractions or misdemeanors

💡 While the term “traffic ticket” covers both non-moving and moving violations, it is more associated with moving violations.

How can you solve the problem on your own?

How to contest a traffic ticket

The process for contesting a traffic ticket depends on the type:

Parking Tickets

Parking tickets can be issued by the city, private lot owners, businesses, and institutions. Most parking ticket issuers have a formal appeals process available to those who want to challenge the ticket. Typically, the window for appeals are 14-30 days from the date the ticket was issued. Online and mail are the 2 most common ways parking tickets can be appealed.

Traffic Tickets (Moving Violations)

More serious violations like speeding and red light tickets can require the driver’s presence in court.

Infractions (speeding, red light) - May be given the option to appear in court (can also appeal) or avoid court and just pay the fine.
Misdemeanors (DUIs, no license) - Must appear in court (can also appeal)

The process for appeals are outlined in the court’s website.

How Can DoNotPay Help?

What Kinds of Traffic Ticket Disputes Can DoNotPay Handle?

DoNotPay can help you dispute any type of traffic ticket.

If you don’t see the relevant ticket type, no worries! Select “Other Traffic Tickets” to get started.

How DoNotPay Can Help

DoNotPay can help you fight your traffic ticket:

Log-in to DoNotPay and go to the Ticket Disputes category. Select the correct product based on your traffic ticket.

2. Upload a photo of your citation.

3. Provide us with some details on why you believe the citation issued is a mistake.

4. Select whether or not you want the letter mailed to the traffic ticket issuer on your behalf!

5. That’s it! You’ll receive an appeal letter that contains state vehicle codes to boost your case.

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