US | driving 8 Traffic-Ticket Myths Copied Sgt. John Vaught gives a ticket to a speeder south of Leesburg, Florida on Tuesday, April 15, 2003. The speeder was caught with the help of a Florida Highway Patrol airplane. (KRT Photos) See 1 more photo Everyone has a story about ducking a ticket. Bankrate.com investigates what's true and what's unfounded optimism: Mistakes on the ticket will only win the case if they involve the where and how of the ticket or the car description. If the officer doesn't show, you don't automatically win. Red cars haven't been proven to get more tickets—yet. You don't need a lawyer. Your state will find out about out-of-state tickets. An excuse won't get you out of a ticket, and admits guilt. Radar detectors aren't fail safe. Not signing your ticket won't get you off, but it will piss off your officer. Read These Next A Delta flight got wild with an allegedly unruly passenger. A Trump coin looks to be in the works, with legal questions swirling. Virginia's Dem nominee for AG is in hot water over 2022 texts. FBI parts ways with the ADL over Turning Point USA controversy. See 1 more photo Report an error