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 family hike took a tragic turn in Arkansas on Saturday. Delta pilot arrested moments after landing plane. Multiple people shot at Reno casino. Kim Jong Un's sister shows up with biting words. See 1 more photo Report an error