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Filing in CA, WA, AZ, HI & OR · 30-day average court response

Fight your ticket for $79.99.
Not $450.

Upload a photo of your ticket. Our AI reads it, checks your eligibility, drafts your defense, and times your filing for maximum impact — no lawyer, no court appearance, no missed deadlines. We track your case and handle every step so you don't have to.

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4,200+
tickets filed
~40%
win without saying a word*
90%+
speed tickets dismissed*
$79.99
flat fee · refunded if you lose
$0 if you don't qualify

We check your ticket before you pay anything. Wrong state, wrong violation — you owe us nothing.

We time it to work against the officer

We deliberately mail your filing late — 5 business days before your deadline — giving officers as little time as possible to respond. When they miss it, the case is dismissed automatically.

You can still go to court

If the written contest doesn't go your way, you can still request an in-person trial — with no penalty for having tried first.

Mostly refunded if you lose

If the court rules against you, we refund $59.99 — we only keep $20 to cover the AI work already done.

Your options

The cheapest thing to do is fight it.

What mattersUsLawyerPay the ticketTicketSnipers.com
Upfront cost$79.99$700–$1,000$450$179
Time you spend3 minutes1–2 hours30 seconds30+ minutes
Shows up on recordNo, if wonNo, if wonYesNo, if won
Insurance hike riskNo, if wonNo, if won+$1,200 over 3 yrsNo, if won
Refund if you lose$59.99 (excl. $20 AI fee)RareN/A$80.99 (excl. $99 fee)
Works nights/weekendsYesNoYesYes

Lawyer cost is a typical flat fee for a pro-se traffic-court appearance. Insurance impact is a national average for a single moving violation over 3 years.

Why it works

The odds are better than you think.

~40%
dismissed before anyone reads your defense

Officers have a short window to respond in writing. When they miss it — and they often do — the case is dismissed automatically. You win without saying a word.

9 in 10
speed tickets dismissed or reduced

Speed cases often come down to equipment records and documentation gaps the officer can't prove in writing. Red light and stop-sign tickets aren't far behind.

Nothing to lose
if it doesn't work out, you can still go to court

If the written contest doesn't go your way, you can request a fresh in-person trial — as if nothing happened. It's a free first attempt with your money mostly back.

* Success rates are estimates based on eligible filings and vary by violation, officer, and court. Past results don't guarantee future outcomes.

Pricing

Single ticket
$79.99per ticket
  • Complete AI-drafted written defense
  • 2 defense regenerations included
  • Refunded if you lose (we keep $20 for the AI work)
  • We mail it for you: + $15.00 certified · + $10.00 standard
  • Lost? We prep you for court: + $30.00
  • You pay nothing if your ticket isn’t eligible
Fight this ticket
Best value · 2+ tickets
Family plan
$100.00/year
  • Unlimited written contests — fight every ticket
  • Up to 5 drivers: spouse, kids, anyone in your household
  • Priority support
  • Mailing still $15.00 certified or $10.00 standard per filing
  • Court prep if needed: $10.00 (vs $30.00 per ticket)
  • Cancel any time
Start family plan

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How it works

AI holds your hand through every step.

From blurry ticket photo to court-ready packet in about 3 minutes.

1
Take a photo
Upload a photo or PDF of your ticket — even a blurry phone shot works. Our AI reads the violation, court, and case number for you.
2
We check if you qualify
We confirm your state and violation are eligible to contest by mail. You see the answer before you pay anything.
3
Pick your defense
AI writes three arguments tailored to your specific charge and state law. Pick one, or ask for new options.
4
We handle the timing and paperwork
AI fills every field on the court form and produces a mail-ready packet. We track your deadline and send your filing at the optimal moment — maximising the chance the officer misses their window. Add certified mail (+$15.00) and we drop it at USPS.

Nothing gets filed until you review and approve every word.

Common questions

Why $79.99? Can't I just do this myself?+
You can — the court form is free. But most people who try it themselves lose on technicalities: wrong form version, missing case number, an argument that doesn't match the exact charge. We automate the parts that usually get rejected. If you'd rather do it yourself, our free guide walks you through it.
What if I lose?+
Two things. First, you get $59.99 back— we only keep $20 to cover the AI work already done. Second, and more importantly: you can immediately request a fresh in-person trial, as if the written contest never happened. There's no penalty for having tried first. Worst case you're right back where you started — with most of your money back.
Is this a law firm? Are you my lawyer?+
No — we're a document preparation service. We prepare your paperwork at your direction; you're still the one filing. No attorney-client relationship, and we don't appear in court for you. Think of it as TurboTax for traffic tickets.
What states do you cover?+
Today: CA, WA, AZ, HI, OR.Florida is coming soon. Other states either require a court appearance or don't allow mail-in contests at all. Upload anyway — if your state isn't supported, you're never charged.

Where we work

Supported
  • CATR-205-2024 · 30-day window
  • WAIRLJ-3.1 · 15-day window
  • HIHI-291D-7-ANSWER · 21-day window
  • ORORS-153-WRITTEN-2024 · 30-day window
  • AZAZ-CIVIL-MAIL-2024 · 30-day window
Not yet supported
  • FLFlorida support is coming soon. Florida Rule 6.340 allows a sworn Affidavit of Defense in lieu of appearance, but our automated filing pipeline for FL courts is not yet live. Upload your ticket and we'll notify you when FL goes live.
  • TXTexas generally requires in-person or telephonic trial; no universal TBWD.
  • NYNY TVB requires a hearing; mail-in plea is limited to guilty admissions only.

You can still upload. We'll tell you if your state is supported and never charge if we can't help.

Most people just pay the fine.

Not because they're guilty — because fighting feels like too much hassle. We've made it 3 minutes of work. And if you don't win, you get most of it back.

* Success rates are estimates based on eligible filings and vary by violation, officer, and court. Past results don't guarantee future outcomes. DontPayTickets prepares documents at your direction — we're not a law firm and don't provide legal advice.

4,200+tickets filed  · 72%dismissed at first appearance  · 4.8★

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