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How do you beat a ticket for texting while driving?
I got a ticket for texting while driving, but I wasn’t even texting. There’s no way I want to let this go on my driving record. How do you beat a ticket for texting while driving?
Pat Roache · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Sounds like that ticket wasn’t completely fair. To get a ticket for texting and driving dropped, you’ll have to plead “not guilty” in court or by mail** or negotiate with a prosecutor to reduce the charges.
To plead “not guilty” in court or by mail, consult an attorney, and be ready to present your case to a judge. If you have evidence to support your story—like a copy of your phone records at the time the ticket was issued—you’ll have a better chance of winning your case.
To negotiate your charges with a prosecutor, consult an attorney and set up a meeting with the prosecutor. If you don’t feel confident in getting the ticket dropped completely, aim to negotiate it down to a non-moving violation, so it doesn’t
affect your driving record
.Before you choose your next step, make sure to
do your research on the law
to be completely sure you have a viable case. Failing to get your ticket dropped could mean sharp increases for your car insurance rates. Find the cheapest car insurance no matter what with the
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app. Our users save an average of $887 a year on car insurance.Please be advised that this column should not be considered legal advice and is for general informational purposes only.
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