How do I fight a ticket in Delaware?
If you want to plead “not guilty” to the violation, you can request a contested hearing at the relevant county court by checking the appropriate check box on your ticket and then mailing it in to the court. You can also contest it right on your phone by using the Off The Record app.
How many points is a speeding ticket in Delaware?
Delaware Point System
| Violation | Description | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Speeding | 1 – 9 miles per hour (mph) over posted limit | 2 |
| Speeding | 10 – 14 mph over posted limit | 4 |
| Speeding | 15 – 19 mph over posted limit | 5 |
| Speeding | 20 mph or more over posted limit | 5* |
Can a traffic ticket be dismissed for a mistake?
If there is any incorrect information on the ticket, you’ll probably be able to get it dismissed. Even the smallest mistake can be grounds for dismissal, but it all comes down to what the judge determines. You can also check if you were fined fairly with our speeding ticket calculator.
What happens if the citation is wrong on a traffic ticket?
Think of it as an indictment based on the information contained in the ticket. Further, prosecutors have the ability to amend defects in the complaint. Going to the court and saying, “The citation is wrong” only alerts them that the complaint must be amended so that they have an accurate case against you.
What happens if you get a speeding ticket in Delaware?
Pursuant to Division of Motor Vehicles Policy #45, you will not be assessed points on your Delaware driver’s license if you pay by voluntary assessment and : Your ticket was for a speeding violation from 1-14 miles per hour over the posted speed; and You have not been convicted of a speeding violation within the previous three years.
Where do you mail a traffic ticket in Delaware?
If you are paying by check or money order, write the ticket number on it and make it out to “State of Delaware”. Do not mail cash. If a receipt is needed, you should send a self-addressed stamped envelope with your payment. Mail to the following address: State of Delaware – Voluntary Assessment Center, P.O. Box 7039, Dover, DE 19903