CONTESTING A RED LIGHT TICKET (CVC 21453):

Fighting a red light ticket may be easier than you’d ever think! But first, you’ll want to make double sure that all of the information reflected on the ticket is actually accurate. Unfortunately, with the rise of fraud and identity theft, there have been some cases of con-artists mailing out falsified tickets. Check your name, address and vehicle information closely for anything that seems missing or incorrect. Once you’re sure it is a legitimate document, you can begin to examine various forms of defense and move forward with contesting a red light ticket.

These types of violations are very easy for police or traffic officers to write up and very difficult for you, the ticket recipient, to argue. Unless, of course, you know what to look for. This is because there are plenty of reasons why you could get your red light ticket dismissed. For example:

• Was the traffic signal clearly visible or was it obscured by something?
• If the officer issuing the red light ticket told you that you didn’t stop for a long enough period of time before making your turn, you should know that the law does not actually specify a period of time that you should stop.
• Was the officer actually in a position to really see where your car was in relation to the traffic light when it turned red?

The state of California has a number of regulations in place to ensure the safety of drivers and pedestrians. However, there is always a chance of an error happening and you being unfairly ticketed. The GETDISMISSED system is a great way to optimise your chances of a successful outcome when contesting a red light violation that’s officer issued (CVC 21453). There truly are many extenuating factors that could come into play with a red light ticket. Don’t give up! Get the support you require in just a few clicks and be well on your way to a “Trial by Written Declaration” in no time.

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