How to Fight a Las Vegas Traffic Ticket

Pick the Best Time

The best time to fight a traffic ticket is when you have a clean driving record. Contesting every ticket is the second-best way to keep your record clean. The system is harsh on multiple offenders.

Start with the Stop

Assume the blue lights are for you. Signal and pull smoothly to a stop in a location that’s safe for the officer. Turn off your engine, engage the hazard flashers, roll down the window and turn on the dome light. Other than placing your wallet on your lap, do not go rooting around for registration and insurance cards or try to hide your radar detector. When the officer approaches, keep your hands in sight. Other than, “Good morning,” and, “Hello,” don’t speak until spoken to. When the officer requests documents, ask permission before moving. “My registration is in the glovebox, may I look in there?” All this is designed to make you look like a good citizen and put the officer at ease.

Do Not Admit Guilt

Next, do not admit guilt to the officer. Many will write on the ticket that you admitted guilt. If the officer asks, “Do you know how fast you were going?” tell him you were focused on traffic or obeying the “Watch for falling rocks” or deer crossing warning signs, or some other polite, truthful but non-committal answer.

Hire a Las Vegas Traffic Ticket Attorney

If you or someone you know is currently being charged with a traffic violation in Las Vegas, contact the Law Office of Luh & Associates today for a free consultation (702) 367-8899.   We can help you with your Las Vegas traffic tickets, Las Vegas warrants, and record sealing.  Please call us at anytime.