Knowing when to fight a traffic ticket could end up saving you hundreds of dollars for the offense itself and perhaps even more on your car insurance down the road.  Some motorists, such as commercial drivers, should fight all traffic tickets because any moving violation can jeopardize their ability to continue working

Getting a ticket can boost an average auto insurance policyholder’s premium by up to 22 percent, so it’s worth fighting.  Speeding convictions in construction zones and school zones lead to the highest premium increases.

Typically, tickets don’t appear on a driving record until the fine is paid or the driver is convicted in court. Having an attorney’s help to dismiss or lessen the fines can keep insurance rates from increasing.

Weighing the consequences of what the costs might be if you don’t have an attorney represent your case could answer your question.