To fight a ticket successfully, you must take immediate action from the time of the ticket and know your rights as well as the procedures involved in fighting a ticket. Understand that your word alone will never get you off; you must have a solid case that proves your innocence. If there was a physical attribute, such as a problem with a road sign or road, traffic or weather conditions that contributed to the incident, take a clear picture of them, as they alone could win your case. Additionally, if there are any eyewitnesses that could back your testimony get down their statements and contact information so that you could call them to court. If you feel it was a mechanical error, such as improper radar reading or broken meter, then be sure to ask (it is your right) to see the maintenance records of the machines, as they are required by law to be kept up to standards in order to be accurate. Also, check your ticket to see if there are any errors on it that could lead to a dismissal. Finally, be aware of any alternatives pleas you could be eligible for in exchange for dismissal of the ticket.