Fighting traffic ticket? Then be sure you know what it takes to prove your innocence. In addition, do not pay the ticket if you intend to fight it, as that is an admission of guilt. Also, understand that to fight a ticket, you must present more evidence than simply giving your word against the officer's, as an officer is always assumed to be right in such cases. You instead need to build a solid case that proves your innocence. You need to collect in a clear way all evidence that will show you were not guilty of the violation. This meaning writing down and even photographing any conditions on the road that you feel bolster your case. It could also mean finding any technicalities in the case that could lead to a dismissal, such as an error on the ticket itself. Be sure, if your case gets to court, that you plead 'Not Guilty." In addition, do some research (or seek out legal representation) to determine if you are eligible for any plea bargains that will lessen the charge or even have it dropped.