Fighting a ticket requires a clear understanding that the burden of proof is on you to build a case that proves your innocence. In order to successfully do that, you need to collect any evidence that will help do so. This case building process starts the second you receive your ticket. First, be sure to examine the ticket, as it could contain errors that will automatically lead to a dismissal. Next, be sure to clearly document your case. Collect all evidence that supports your innocence. Write down any key factor that you feel contributed to the ticket, such as road, weather, and traffic conditions. If there were any eyewitnesses, make sure they are interviewed and you have both their testimony and contact information. Should there be any physical evidence at the scene that could lead to a dismissal, take high quality photographs. Apart from collecting all this evidence, you can also seek technicalities, such as mechanical errors with a radar gun or parking meter. Simply requesting the officer produce the up-to-date records of the equipment in court can do this. If the records show the equipment is out-of-ate, the case will be dismissed.