Before making a decision to fight a traffic ticket, first consider the evidence you have to support your version of the facts. For example, the testimony of a witness can help your case; however, the judge will consider the reliability of the witness, based on who the witness is. The judge will probably put more faith in a stranger's story than if your witness is your best friend or your spouse. Some people decide to fight a ticket simply in the hope that the police officer won't appear. While this is more likely to happen on a parking ticket rather than a moving violation, if it does happen, oppose any request for a continuance that the prosecution makes, and ask for an immediate dismissal of all charges. Although you have the option to appear alone before the judge to dispute a traffic ticket, you may wish to seek the advice of an attorney for more information.