en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/988618 Comments by krisnevels http://blog.motorists.org/58-percent-win-traffic-tickets-washington-dc/#IDComment71141210 It appears that D.C. isn't the only city where drivers who appeal tickets are walking away scot-free. Here are some examples: * In Los Angeles, more than 124,000 tickets were issued to innocent drivers amounting to nearly $6 million in tickets that were dismissed after being fought and won. (Source: LA Times) * Drivers ticketed in Boston had tickets dismissed more than 60% of the time. (Source: Boston Globe) * Last year, Chicago courts dismissed about 75% of tickets (in a three month period) after hearing officers ruled that drivers were not liable or the ticket contained errors. (Source: Chicago Tribune) * New York City drivers are finding it harder to get tickets dismissed since the city introduced a settlement program. Still, 22% percent of challengers had tickets dismissed in 2008. (Source: The NY Times) So, obviously there is an issue with not only the ticketing system in the District, but in cities nationwide. This is a widespread problem, as most drivers are discovering, no matter where they park. Kristin Nevels AAA Mid-Atlantic, Public & Government Affairs Wed, 28 Apr 2010 16:28:39 +0000 http://blog.motorists.org/58-percent-win-traffic-tickets-washington-dc/#IDComment71141210