Statistics show that approximately 96% of drivers today think that they have no other choice than to pay a traffic ticket. But there are ways of beating traffic tickets. Whereas, if you merely pay your ticket, you admit your guilt and receive the highest fine, as well as possible points on your driving record and increased insurance rates. If this is a first offense, you may be able to negotiate a plea bargain with the officer or the judge. You may also be able to prove extenuating circumstances that either made you do something that merely looked dangerous; or you may have been forced to do something dangerous to avoid a more dangerous alternative. Don't forget that police officers aren't infallible. They may not have had a clear vision of the situation, their equipment may have been faulty, or their attention may have been distracted.