Tickets

Got a Traffic Ticket? Here’s What to Do Next.

A traffic ticket comes with two clocks: the deadline to respond, and the window to prevent it from affecting your record and your insurance. The decisions you make in the first few days matter more than most drivers realize.

This section covers everything you need to make those decisions — from the moment the citation lands in your hand through dismissal, court, and what happens to your insurance if the conviction sticks.