You can ask the issuing authority to review a speeding fine — usually within 28 days of the notice. The exact authority and process depend on your state, so pick yours below. A review is free, and asking does not increase the original fine.
Check your fine in minutes →Free case-strength check first — if your grounds are weak, we’ll tell you · one flat price, $10 parking & toll, $15 everything elseThe review process and the authority you write to depend on where the speeding fine was issued. Open the guide for your state:
There are two broad paths. Disputing means arguing the fine shouldn’t stand — for example the vehicle or driver was misidentified, there’s an error on the notice, or there are concerns about the evidence. Asking for leniency means accepting what happened but explaining why a caution or reduction is fair, such as a long clean record or genuine special circumstances.
You don’t have to decide upfront. Once you’ve entered your details, Fight My Fine gives you a free case-strength read and recommends the stronger path — and tells you honestly when even a perfect letter is unlikely to succeed, before you pay anything.
Whether any of these apply is specific to your situation:
A strong review request identifies the notice, states your grounds plainly, references any evidence, and makes a clear request — withdrawal, a caution, or a reduction. Keep it factual and concise. That’s exactly what Fight My Fine assembles for you: answer a few plain-English questions and we draft an editable letter tailored to your state and the speeding fine, addressed to the right authority.
Yes. In every state you can ask the issuing authority to review a speeding fine, usually within 28 days of the notice. You explain why it should be withdrawn or why leniency is warranted and attach any evidence. It is free to ask.
Yes. The authority you write to and some of the steps differ between states. Choose your state on this page to see the specific process and where to send your request.
Asking for a review does not increase the original fine. If the review is declined you still owe the original amount, and you can then consider your other options. Court is a separate, later step with its own costs and is out of scope for this tool.
One flat price per letter: $10 for parking and unpaid-toll fines, $15 for all other fine types. No percentage of your fine. There is a free case-strength check before you pay, so if your grounds are weak we tell you first.
Fight My Fine is a self-help tool, not a law firm, and this page is general information, not legal advice. You are the author and sender of every letter. The issuing authority makes the final decision on any review. For serious matters or court, speak with a qualified lawyer or a free service such as your state’s Legal Aid or community legal centre.