You just received a traffic ticket and you are worried. You can't afford to pay the ticket, the car insurance rate increase that will likely occur. Now you are looking for a traffic ticket defense that will get your ticket dismissed. What are your options? Hire an attorney. An attorney knows the law and most likely knows the judge in the traffic court where you will have to appear. Write down everything you remembered about the traffic stop. Why did the officer say he pulled it over? Did it sound like a valid reason? Did the officer search your car with probable cause? Did you give him or her permission? Is the ticket filled out completely? Did the officer sign the ticket? Is your court date listed on the ticket? Most people don't fight traffic tickets in court. And even those who go to court plead guilty 95 percent of the time.