Fight traffic tickets by using your head. A traffic ticket implies you are guilty and it is up to you to prove otherwise. Your word alone simply is not enough to do so, and as such, you must present a solid case with evidence that proves you are not guilty. This can be done by documenting what factors you feel will prove your innocence from the scene of the ticket. These factors could include road, weather, and traffic conditions. Alternatively, they could include eyewitness accounts. If there is any physical evidence at the scene, be sure to take clear photographs. And if you feel it was a mechanical error with a radar gun or parking meter, then request the documentation showing those machines have been properly serviced and are up-to-date. You have a legal right to that information. Do also be sure to examine your ticket carefully, as any errors on the ticket could lead to a dismissal of your case. Finally, be aware of any alternative sentences you could be eligible for in exchange for dropping the ticket.