Why fight a red light ticket?
A red light citation in California can add a point to your driving record, can raise your insurance, and incurs court costs in addition to the fine. For commercial drivers, even one "reportable" conviction can threaten a CDL. Many citations are eligible for dismissal — but only where defects on the written citation are properly raised and the court agrees. We do not guarantee any dismissal.
Defects our system checks for
- Camera/video evidence — a red light camera photo must clearly show the vehicle, signal, and infraction — nearly all issuance errors are evidentiary.
- Signal timing — about the yellow-light interval and whether the intersection photos show the full cycle.
- Officer line of sight — an unobstructed, continuous observation is required for officer-issued citations.
- Violation code section accuracy — whether the cited VC section matches what the photo or observation actually shows.
- Issuing-venue routing — camera citations have specific agency processing rules that are frequently mishandled.
How written-declaration defense works
You can contest an infraction by Trial by Written Declaration (VC 40902, form TR-205). Our system drafts a prefilled TR-205 from the details on your citation.
Filing a written declaration on your own is free at the court. We help you prepare the document, and a licensed professional reviews it before filing. This is not legal advice.
Scan the ticket now
Upload a photo of your citation for a free scan. We review the extracted details and flag anything that may be worth professional review — before you pay anything.