If the issue is points (and insurance penalties) rather than fines, having it reduced to an equipment violation does that.3dfxMM wrote:It is also possible that he might stick it to you for operating an unsafe vehicle on a public thoroughfare. :)However, I am interested in contesting the ticket based on mechanical issues with my brakes. They are being replaced this week. The rotors were badly warped and the pads were half-worn. Do you think the Judge will dismiss the ticket if I show him my receipts for replacing the brakes?
Hiring a lawyer is an option. A friend used David Sprecher to get a ticket dismissed. I think he charged as much as the fine, so again the issue was a clean driving record rather than cost.
If you have a clean driving record, defensive driving may be an option. This may cost more than the base ticket, but it's usually easy to do yourself, although probably more time consuming than hiring Mr. Sprecher.
