How to Fight a Traffic Ticket in California
Every ticket type has specific defense strategies. Select your violation below for a step-by-step guide to challenging your citation — without a court appearance.
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Each guide covers viable defenses, eligibility assessment, and the written declaration process for that violation.
How Trial by Written Declaration Works
California's most effective tool for fighting tickets — no court appearance required.
Request a Trial by Written Declaration (CVC §40902) before your arraignment date. No court date required.
You and the citing officer each submit written statements. The judge reads both and decides — no testimony needed.
If the officer doesn't respond, you win automatically. If you lose, you still have the right to request a new in-person trial.
A dismissed ticket means no DMV point posts — and your insurance rate stays unchanged at renewal.
Let TDismiss Handle the Declaration
$89 flat fee. We prepare your written defense — you just submit it.
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