First things -- What are you charged with? -- Should you fight your ticket? -- Lawyers and what they can do for you -- Speed violations: understanding the laws of your state -- Speed detection: pacing, aircraft, VASCAR, radar and laser: how they work, how to fight them -- Other moving violations -- Driving under the influence -- First steps to fight your ticket -- Preparing for trial: your case -- Preparing for trial: the officer's testimony and cross-examination -- Trial before a judge (no jury) -- Jury trials -- When do we go from here? -- Appedix. Traffic court rules for 50 states (and the District of Columbia).