Which Tickets Can Be Contested
Last updated: April 5, 2026
Eligible Traffic Violations
Most California traffic infractions can be contested through Trial by Written Declaration. Here's what you need to know about eligibility.
Tickets We Can Help With
DriversConfidence supports a wide range of common California traffic violations, including:
Speeding Violations
- VC 22350 - Basic Speed Law (unsafe speed)
- VC 22349 - Maximum Speed Limit (65/70 mph zones)
- VC 22356 - Speed over 70 mph
Traffic Signal & Sign Violations
- VC 21453 - Running a red light
- VC 21461 - Failure to obey traffic signs
- VC 22450 - Stop sign violations
Cell Phone & Distracted Driving
- VC 23123 - Handheld cell phone use while driving
- VC 23123.5 - Texting while driving
Lane & Movement Violations
- VC 21658 - Unsafe lane change
- VC 22107 - Unsafe turn or lane change
- VC 21703 - Following too closely (tailgating)
Other Common Violations
- VC 21655.5 - HOV/carpool lane violations
- VC 22106 - Unsafe starting or backing
- VC 24250 - Lighting equipment violations
- VC 26708 - Windshield obstruction
Tickets We Cannot Help With
Some violations are not eligible for Trial by Written Declaration:
- Misdemeanors - DUI, reckless driving, hit and run
- Parking tickets - These have a different process
- Out-of-state tickets - Only California tickets are supported
- Commercial vehicle violations - CDL-specific violations
- Accidents with injuries - Tickets involving injury accidents
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