If you received a traffic speeding ticket, you are not alone. Speeding tickets are the most common type of violation. While it is tough to beat a speeding ticket, it is not impossible. Some possible ways to defend a traffic speeding ticket include: Police officers learn how to estimate a vehicle's speed by sight. If the officer did not have speed detection equipment running at the time he spotted you, his judgment could be questioned. Always ask about the maintenance of any speed detection equipment. Is the area known as a "speed trap?" Nine out of 10 people never challenge a traffic speeding ticket and just pay the fine. But a speeding ticket can add additional point to your driver's license and cause your insurance rates to increase. If you challenge the ticket successfully, you will find that you have saved yourself money and kept a clean driving record.