Even the tiniest of municipalities have police officer that patrols the streets and write traffic tickets to anyone caught violating the law. Whether you appear in a large courtroom or a small city hall, traffic court fines can be expensive. Studies show that nine out of 10 people just pay the ticket and never appear in court. How can you fight the charges? You can hire an attorney to help you fight the charges. The possible outcomes include: The ticket will be successfully dismissed and will never show up on your driving record. You can enter a plea bargain to lesser charges and reduced traffic court fines. In 23 states, you can attend a traffic school. You may still have to pay a fine but the ticket will be dismissed. This will keep the points off of your driver's license and will keep your insurance rates from increasing.