There are a lot of myths surrounding traffic tickets that simply aren’t true and if you make actions based on those myths they could actually get you in trouble. See three of the most commonly talked about traffic ticket workarounds that aren’t based on fact.
If you pay more than a ticket requires, it won’t show up in the system. This is not only a waste of money, it’s also just not true and was even debunked on Snopes. You may receive a refund check, but even if you don’t cash it, that won’t stop your ticket from showing up in the system and won’t prevent points from being added to your driving record. If you know anyone who claims this worked for them, it was because of chance, maybe something slipping through clerical cracks - and that’s it.
Your ticket will be dismissed if the cop doesn’t show up to court. Nope. Sorry, but most likely the judge will adjourn the hearing and force you to return when the cop can make it. In general, it’s incredibly rare for a ticket to be dismissed because an officer fails to make it to court. Also, if you try dodging your initial court date because you think the cop won’t show up on the new date, you’re going to be disappointed with the outcome and the judge certainly won’t be happy with you.
Signing traffic tickets admits guilt, so don’t do it. The fact is that when you’re asked to sign a ticket, it’s merely to acknowledge that you have received a ticket and/or notice to appear in court; it’s not an admission of guilt. If you refuse to sign a “notice to appear” ticket, you could be taken into custody right then and there. Instead, sign the dotted line and you’ll have an opportunity to contest the ticket at a hearing.
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