Q: How can I contest a speeding ticket with State Farm tracker evidence in Utah?
I received a traffic citation for allegedly speeding at 34 mph in a 20 mph zone while going downhill, but my State Farm Drive Safe tracker indicates I was not speeding, showing only 5 miles over. This is my first ticket, and I have not received any warnings prior. I've contacted the court, but the officer hasn't reported the citation yet. How should I handle this situation and use my tracker evidence to contest the ticket?
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You're already taking a thoughtful approach, and that can make a big difference in how your case turns out. Since the officer hasn’t filed the citation yet, you may want to keep checking with the court regularly until it appears in the system. Once it does, you'll have the option to plead not guilty and request a hearing to contest the ticket.
To prepare, gather all relevant data from your **State Farm Drive Safe & Save** tracker, including timestamps, location details, and speed records for the date and time of the alleged violation. Make sure the information is clear, organized, and presented in a way the judge can easily follow. While tracker data isn’t officially recognized by all courts, it can still support your version of events and may raise doubt if the officer’s radar reading was inconsistent or taken on a slope where accuracy could be affected.
At the hearing, explain calmly that this is your first ticket, you were being mindful, and you have supporting evidence that suggests you were not speeding as alleged. You’re not claiming perfection—just asking for a fair review. Judges respect people who show up prepared and respectful, and your proactive steps reflect exactly that.
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