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You may plead not guilty and request a court hearing online, by visiting our Traffic Online System or by filling out the Request for Trial Form. Once the form has been completed, you may submit your request in person by visiting the Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building, any of our District Court Locations, or by mail.
To make a request contact the Clerk's office by mail or in person at Miami-Dade County Courthouse or by email at cocoffrec@miamidade.
Answer: To ask a judge to reduce a ticket, you should attend your court hearing punctually and present a polite and concise request, explaining any mitigating circumstances or evidence. It's also beneficial to demonstrate a clean driving record and express willingness to attend a traffic school if necessary.
Dress formally, be polite, and address the judge appropriately (as ``Your Honor''). This shows respect for the court and can work in your favor. Present Your Case Clearly: When it's your turn to speak, be concise and stick to the facts. Avoid emotional pleas or confrontational language.
Always plead not guilty. If you plead guilty you are asking for points/higher fines. Never do that. You will receive a summons to traffic court and your driving abstract will be reviewed.
Admit the violation. If you admit a traffic violation in court, you normally tell the judge you want to plead guilty to the violation. In many jurisdictions, the judge is allowed to lower the fine. So, it typically doesn't hurt to ask for a fine reduction and provide an explanation.
Be sure to include all the essential details, including the date and location of the violation, your citation number, and any other relevant factual information. Identify yourself as the violator and explain why you are contesting the ticket.
Writing an appeal letter to the court about your traffic ticket is the first thing you need to do in order to get a violation dismissed. In your letter, you should explain who you are, when and where you got your ticket and the reasons why you believe the fine should be decreased or dismissed.
Request a court hearing. You may plead not guilty and request a court hearing online, by visiting our Traffic Online System or by filling out the Request for Trial Form.