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Fighting a Traffic Ticket: Get the Officer's Notes<\/h1>\n
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\n By Natalie Moritz<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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One of the most effective ways to fight a traffic ticket<\/a> is to get a copy of the officer’s notes. Most police officers write notes, often on the back of tickets, with details about why you were ticketed and the conditions that warranted the citation. Even if they wrote the notes directly on your ticket, it is still wise to request an official copy of those notes. They can prove invaluable in traffic court hearings for two reasons:<\/p>\r\n