Traffic violation tickets can happen to anyone at any time. The soccer mom who is exhausted after taking her children to school early in the morning may forget to stop at that 4-way stop near her home. Your elderly neighbor may not have realized his turn signal was not working until he is pulled over by police for an improper turn. Teenagers who don't realize that speeding is dangerous may rack up quite a few tickets before they turn 21. These are example of every day citizens who make a driving mistake and get traffic violation tickets. What can you do if you get a traffic ticket? You can pay the fine, which amounts to a guilty plea. But don't be surprised when you see points on your driving record. You can go to traffic court and appeal to the judge to reduce the charge. Or you can hire a lawyer and try to have your case dismissed. Consider the best option for you before you pay the ticket.