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Its worth a try. You may catch the judge on a good day and get a reduction in the fine. But he/she could also be of the opinion that you failed in your responsibilities to properly maintain your vehicle in a safe manner and add to your fine.

I would try for deferred adjudication on the offense and pay the "court costs" that will probably be equal to the ticket. You will be out the money but your record will be clear if you maintain a clean record during the deferal period. You may need a traffic court lawyer to achieve this result.