You can: plead guilty and pay the fine, plead not guilty and request a jury trial, or plead Nolo Contendere ("No contest"). Jury trials on traffic citations are rare, but it can sometimes can be a good tactic to send a case to State or Superior Court.You also have the option to request a jury trial if the violation is considered a criminal offense under state law. Contesting parties may request a jury trial, especially if the traffic violation is a criminal offense under state laws. There are no jury trials in any Georgia municipal court. Most citations can be paid prior to the court date, indicated near the bottom of the citation without having to appear in court. You must fill out the waiver of jury trial and plea of guilty form. The defendant may be denied the right to a jury trial without violation of constitutional rights. If you enter a plea of not guilty, you will often have the option (for most traffic offenses) of choosing a bench trial (judge trial) or a jury trial. Submit a Plea: If you plan to fight the case, you will enter a "not guilty" plea and request a jury trial.