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How to Handle a Traffic Citation
JPS Law • July 26, 2021

How to Handle a Traffic Citation:


  1. Be respectful to the officer.
  2. Do not just pay the ticket – paying is pleding guilty and is the worst possible outcome.
  3. Call an attorney – specifically, call JPS Law at (859) 240-7480.


People make a few silly decisions after they have received a ticket. The two most common are disrespecting the officer and just paying the ticket. You can challenge most all traffic tickets, and your chances of having the ticket reduced or dismissed is only possible if you yourself show up to court or hire an attorney to handle the ticket. NEVER disrespect an officer, keep your comments short and do not admit to any violation or make any excuses for misconduct. These statements can be used as admissions and if your conduct is disrespectful it can often result in the prosecutor refusing to negotiate down the citation at all.

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