Why a CDL ticket is different
A CDL traffic ticket in California can directly threaten your commercial driving career. Convictions are reported to FMCSA and can accumulate toward disqualification thresholds. Even one "reportable" conviction can affect your livelihood. Many citations are eligible for reduction or dismissal — but only where defects on the written citation are properly raised and the court agrees. We do not guarantee any outcome.
What matters for a commercial citation
- Reportability — whether the violation is FMCSA-reportable and how it affects your CDL.
- 35-mph-over & serious thresholds — special thresholds that trigger serious-offense treatment.
- The underlying proof — the officer, equipment, and citation completeness all matter.
- Code section accuracy — an incorrect section can mean a conviction you shouldn’t have received.
- Carrier & employer impact — how a conviction may appear on your driving record and to your employer.
How written-declaration defense works
We prepare a written defense focused on the citation defects and the specific rules that apply to commercial drivers.
We prepare documents and are not a law firm. CDL consequences can be severe — consider whether independent advice is wise for your situation.
Scan the ticket now
Upload a photo of your citation for a free scan. We review the extracted details and flag anything that may be worth professional review — before you pay anything.