Traffic Ticket Defense in Miami

Traffic ticket defense is the process of legally challenging a traffic citation to get it dismissed, reduced, or have the penalties minimized. This can involve identifying technical defects in the citation, challenging evidence, negotiating with prosecutors, or presenting legal arguments in court. Professional defense uses knowledge of traffic law, court procedures, and common citation errors to achieve dismissal.

Our technology scans your traffic citation photo and cross-references it against 50+ known defect categories specific to Florida traffic law. It checks equipment calibration records, officer certifications, statutory code accuracy, required form fields, and procedural requirements. When defects are found, a licensed attorney reviews the findings and files the appropriate motion. This combines the speed and thoroughness of smart technology with the legal expertise of experienced traffic attorneys.

The most common successful defenses include: (1) equipment calibration defects — radar/lidar not properly calibrated, (2) officer certification gaps — expired or missing operator certifications, (3) citation form errors — wrong statute, missing information, incorrect vehicle details, (4) procedural violations — improper traffic stop, jurisdiction issues, (5) evidence challenges — officer positioning, visibility conditions, and (6) technical defenses — signage issues, road conditions, signal timing errors.

Almost always yes. A $200 ticket typically costs $1,200-$3,000+ when you include 3-5 years of insurance increases ($300-$800/year). Fighting the ticket costs $35 for dismissible violations, $89 for standard defense, or $69 each when you have 2+ tickets. Even if you lose (rare at 97% success rate), you're no worse off than if you had just paid. The math strongly favors fighting: spend $35-$89 to potentially save $1,000-$3,000+.

Dismissible cases (where we find technical defects) typically resolve in 2-4 weeks. Standard defense cases take 4-8 weeks depending on court scheduling. The initial scan takes just 60 seconds, and attorney review happens the same day. We handle all filing, court appearances, and follow-up. You receive updates at each stage.

You can, but success rates are significantly lower. Representing yourself means taking time off work, waiting at court for hours, and arguing without legal training. Self-represented defendants win about 20% of the time, compared to our 97% success rate. You also can't identify technical defects without access to equipment calibration records and officer certification databases.

If our motion to dismiss (for $35 dismissible cases) is denied, we automatically upgrade you to full attorney representation at no additional cost. You never pay more than $89 for any single ticket ($69 each when you have 2+ tickets). If the standard defense doesn't achieve full dismissal, we typically negotiate a reduction to a non-moving violation (no points) or a significantly reduced fine.

While not legally required, having a lawyer dramatically improves your outcome. Attorneys know which defenses work in specific courts, have relationships with prosecutors for plea negotiations, and can identify technical defects that laypeople miss. With TicketToro, you get attorney representation for $35 for dismissible violations, $89 for standard defense, or $69 each for 2+ tickets — less than most traditional lawyers charge for a consultation.