If you want to contest your traffic ticket, you can ask for a trial. You must ask for the trial before the due date on the notice you got from the court.I submit this Trial By Written Declaration and plead not guilty to violating California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 22350. You are required to deposit the bail amount at the time of your request. Write 'not guilty' on the written declaration and hope for the officer to miss his chance to respond on time. If you are found guilty, the option to attend traffic school will be at the discretion of the judicial officer. Wait for the courtesy notice or the ticket to appear online and request an automatic extension. 5. As part of your request, you must show proof that you do not have the financial means to pay your fine. Pay fine and sign-up for Traffic School. Most likely the reason you are on this website is that you were issued a Traffic Ticket in California.