Free Speeding Ticket Appeal Letter [Sample]

[Name of Driver]
[Address of Driver]
[City, State, Zip Code]

[DATE]

[Name of Judge]
[Address of Court]
[City, State, Zip Code]

RE: Appeal of speeding ticket number [NUMBER]

Dear [Name of Judge]:

This letter is a formal request to appeal a speeding ticket I received on [DATE]. My name and address are above and the ticket number is [NUMBER].

The license plate of my car is [NUMBER]. I received the ticket on [Name of Street] for [driving 40 mph in a 25 mph zone].

I agree I was driving over the speed limit and that the officer was right to give me the ticket.

I have driven that street for [15 years] and was not aware the speed limit had been lowered.

The new speed limit sign is not easy to see as it is partially covered by the sign of a local restaurant. I have enclosed a photograph of the sign.

This is my first speeding ticket as I am a very careful driver. I am sorry for having driven too fast and would never have done so if I had seen the new speed limit sign.

I humbly request that the ticket be dismissed because it will cause my insurance premium to be raised, which I cannot afford. 

My younger brother and I are orphans, and I am raising him on my salary alone. I am willing to enroll in a defensive driving course if this will help with my request.

Thank you for taking the time to consider my request to have the speeding ticket retracted. I can be reached at [Phone Number] or at [Email Address].

Sincerely,

[Signature of Driver]
[Printed Name of Driver]
List of Enclosures: [photos of the speed limit sign]