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California · DIY Speeding Ticket Kit

Got a California Speeding Ticket? Don't Pay It Yet.

A 34-point checklist shows you what to check on your ticket — and where it may be challengeable — then you fight it by mail. No lawyer, no courtroom.

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A speeding ticket isn't a bill. It's a 3-year mistake.

You see "$238" and pay it to make it go away. But paying is a guilty plea — and the fine is the smallest part of what it costs you.

It's not a $238 ticket. It can be a $1,500–$4,000 mistake over 3 years.

The court fine is just the visible part. The real damage is your insurance — and a point on your record for years.

+30–45%
Typical car-insurance increase after one speeding conviction (~$1,150–$1,215/yr).
3 years
How long a point stays on your California DMV record — and how long insurance can stay elevated.
4 pts
in 12 months can trigger a license suspension (negligent operator).
Fines are doubled in work zones and school zones — a routine ticket can cost double.

The part most drivers don't see coming

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Even the fine is inflatedThe "base" speeding fine is about $35 — California's mandatory penalty assessments roughly quintuple it to ~$238, before you've even counted insurance.
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It follows you to workAny job that checks your driving record — delivery, rideshare, trucking, a company car — can see the conviction and the point on your record.
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100+ mph is a different beastCharged under §22348(b)? Up to $500, 2 points, a license suspension up to 30 days, a mandatory court appearance — and you can't use traffic school.

Everyone else just pays — without ever checking whether the speeding case is even provable. The whole case rests on how the officer measured your speed. Check that first, and you might wipe out the whole ticket.

A few of the 34 things we have you check

Sorted by how your speed was measured — because the defense that wins a radar ticket is useless on a pacing ticket. The kit tells you which is which.

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The "speed trap" defense
On a radar/LIDAR ticket, demand the Engineering & Traffic Survey — the prosecution must prove your road wasn't a speed trap (CVC §40802/40803).
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Radar/LIDAR reliability
Demand calibration within 3 years, NHTSA compliance, and the officer's POST operator certificate — the exact statutory conditions.
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Charged under §22350?
"Unsafe for conditions" isn't about a number — prove your speed was actually safe for the road and weather that day.
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Were you paced?
Demand the patrol car's speedometer calibration — and don't waste a word on the speed-trap defense (it doesn't apply to pacing).
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The TR-235, demystified
If the officer doesn't return their sworn statement, it's often dismissed — but we show you exactly how the judge decides. No false "automatic win" myth.
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Lost by mail? You're not done
You get a brand-new in-person trial (Trial de Novo) — but only 20 calendar days to file form TR-220. Most drivers never know.

See all 34 checks →

What's inside the Kit

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The 34-Point Speeding ChecklistSorted by how your speed was measured — radar, LIDAR, pacing, or visual — so you only run the checks that fit your ticket.
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The "speed trap" / E&TS defenseThe strongest by-mail angle for radar/LIDAR tickets (CVC §40802) — and exactly when it applies, and when it doesn't.
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Trial by Written Declaration walkthroughFight by mail (CA §40902, form TR-205) — step by step, including the 20-day Trial de Novo if you lose.
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Exactly what to write & mailWhat a strong speeding declaration includes — so you state only the facts that matter and send it before your deadline.

Is this kit for your ticket?

We'd rather you know before you buy. Here's exactly what it does — and doesn't — cover.

This kit IS for you if…
  • You got a California speeding ticket from an officer — radar, LIDAR, pacing, or visual
  • You want to fight it yourself, by mail — without a lawyer
  • Your charge is an infraction (§22349, §22350, §22352, §22356 — even 100+ mph §22348(b))
  • You still have time before the due date on your citation
  • You want to keep the point off your record and protect your insurance
This kit is NOT for…
  • Speed-camera (AB 645) tickets mailed to you — civil, no point, a different appeal
  • Parking citations — a separate administrative process
  • DUI, reckless driving or other misdemeanors — get an attorney
  • Tickets outside California — traffic law is state-specific
  • A ticket you've already paid — paying is a guilty plea

How it works

Name it

Find your exact code section and how your speed was measured. Both decide your defenses.

Check

Run the Universal Core plus the section that matches your charge and your method.

Mail it

Write your declaration and mail it before your due date — no courtroom, no lawyer.

Got the ticket? Here's what to know right now

The free part — three things every California speeding driver should know before doing anything.

Your deadline is on the ticketFind the due date on your citation or courtesy notice and put it in your calendar today. Everything depends on acting before it — miss it and you usually lose the right to contest.
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You can fight it entirely by mailCalifornia's Trial by Written Declaration (form TR-205) lets you contest without a courtroom or missing work. Most drivers have never heard of it.
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The case lives in how they measured your speedRadar and LIDAR can be challenged on calibration and the road's speed survey; pacing and visual estimates have their own weak points. Find it, and you have a real argument.
Why not just Google it for free?

Your deadline's already ticking — and this isn't just a fine, it's a point and years of higher insurance. Don't burn that time lost in conflicting Google advice. The kit hands you the exact checks for your ticket, so every minute goes into writing your appeal, not researching it.

Skip the research — get the kit →

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Almost nothing to loseThe bail you post is just the fine amount — if you win or the case is dismissed, you get it back. Worst case, you pay what you would have paid anyway, and you can still ask about traffic school.
But act before your deadlineEverything depends on the due date on your citation. Miss it and you usually lose the right to contest — and you risk extra penalties: a civil assessment, collections, and a DMV hold that blocks your license renewal.

Beat your California ticket

One-time payment · instant download · 14-day money-back guarantee

Step 1 · Start here
The 34-Point Kit
$19 · one-time

The method to check any ticket — radar, LIDAR, pacing — plus the verified next step for all 50 states + D.C.

  • 34-point checklist, sorted by how your speed was measured
  • Verified next step for every state
  • Citation review + 48-hour action plan
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Step 2 · Add your state
California Pack CALIFORNIA
$38 · add-on

Everything California-specific, in depth — so you barely have to adapt anything.

  • Fight it by mail the California way — Trial by Written Declaration (form TR-205, VC §40902)
  • The "speed trap" / E&TS defense (VC §40802) + radar/LIDAR calibration checks
  • Keep the point off: traffic violator school, points & insurance
  • Official CA forms (TR-205, TR-220 Trial de Novo) + where to file
Add the California Pack — $38 →
Companion to the Kit. It builds on the 34-Point method — get the Kit first; the Pack isn't sold on its own.

Most California drivers get both: the Kit for the method, the California Pack for the local detail. Just want the basics? The Kit alone covers all 50 states.

Real questions, straight answers

How much is a California speeding ticket?

More than the number on the ticket. A base speeding fine is about $35, but California's mandatory penalty assessments roughly quintuple it to around $238 — before insurance. Add a 30–45% insurance increase for three years and one 1-point ticket can cost $1,500–$4,000 overall, which is why it's often worth contesting.

How many points is a California speeding ticket, and will it raise my insurance?

Most speeding infractions add 1 point to your DMV record for about 3 years, and insurers typically raise premiums ~30–45% over that period. Four points in 12 months can trigger a negligent-operator suspension. Contesting it — or, if eligible, traffic violator school — keeps the point and the insurance hike off your record.

Is it even worth fighting — or will I just lose my bail?

You post bail (the fine amount) up front and it's refunded if you win or the case is dismissed — you're not paying extra to fight. Realistic worst case: you end up where you started, and you can still ask about traffic school. The upside is wiping the point and the insurance hike off your record.

I'm not a lawyer and I'm busy — is this hard?

No courtroom, no appearance. It's plain English: about 20 minutes to run the checklist for your ticket, then you write a short declaration using our structure and mail it. That's the whole process.

Will contesting it annoy the judge or cost me more?

No. Contesting is your right and you aren't penalized for using it. If you don't win, you generally just pay what you would have paid anyway — and you'll have learned exactly where your case stood.

What if it doesn't help me?

There's a 14-day money-back guarantee. If the kit isn't useful to you, just email us for a refund — no hassle.

Is this legal advice?

No — it's educational and informational, and we're not a law firm. For advice about your specific case, consult a California-licensed attorney.

Got your ticket in another state?

Traffic law is state-specific. Find your state's verified next step:

Important: BeatTicketNow provides educational and informational materials only. We are not attorneys, this is not a law firm, and nothing here is legal advice or a substitute for consultation with a California-licensed attorney. Court forms and procedures change and vary by county — always verify with the official California Courts website (selfhelp.courts.ca.gov) and your local Superior Court. You are responsible for your own filings and deadlines.

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