Some Ways to Beat a Speeding Ticket So That the Fines Won't Hurt You

Speeding tickets can devastate insurance rates, so it's probably a good idea to learn how to get out of one. And no, I'm not talking about doing anything illegal or immoral. There are things you can say and ask for in court that are going to make it very difficult for a judge to pin the ticket on you. You just have to know some simple ways to beat a speeding ticket.

First off, be nice. Going into the courtroom and demanding things, or being rude to the judge is not a good idea. If you make them angry they will find something to slap you with. They have to sit in a stuffy room all day and deal with boring cases, they're just waiting for someone to mess up. If you don't want to have to pay your ticket, be courteous of all things.

One of the best ways to beat a speeding ticket is to come to court prepared. There are certain things you can ask for that will make it very difficult for a judge to enforce the ticket.

For instance, depending on your state and county of residence there are certain laws stating that a radar gun that hasn't been calibrated in X amount of days is inadmissible. Do you know what that means? If a cop is too busy to get his equipment serviced, you're off the hook! This is great for you.

At this point you might be thinking to yourself, "So what? I'd rather pay the ticket. I just don't want to deal with it anymore." But have you thought of the long term costs of your ticket? Once your insurance company finds out about your little incident they're going to charge you all they can get.

The prices of speeding tickets vary, and don't be fooled. Regardless of how much your speeding ticket was has nothing to do with the extra rate your insurance will charge you. Lets say your ticket was $200. Wow! You must have been going fast, and you paid it not thinking much about it. Your insurance company receives a letter from the DMV, and now you're in trouble.

ACME Insurance Agency ( for demonstrational purposes ) has decided that you're more of a "risk" now. So, your insurance is going to go up $25 a month for the next three years.

* $25 * x 36 (12 months x 3 years) * $900