I got a traffic ticket yesterday (the day in which Paul Walker died in a car accident in L.A.) I got it in El Monte, CA, more specifically Rosemead Blvd. and Telstar Ave. For making an illegal U-turn.

When I did so, I was looking for the "No U turn" sign, but there was nowhere to be seen. Then I got stopped. I googled the location and found out the No U turn sign is not well displayed, it's 10" from the ground just below the traffic light which would make it virtually impossible to see at night.

I want to go to court and have this argument, ready to read it on paper with the judge and a picture that shows the lack of visibility of the sign.

What are my chances of getting the fine reduced?

Can I ask the judge "I would like this ticket to be reduced or dismissed"?

What are my chances here?, Also, I'm considering hiring ticket busters, if they only get the fine reduced in half and I have to pay them then it wouldn't be worth hiring them. What can you tell me about it?

The only time I got a traffic ticket was for Jailwalking in San Diego, it was about $200 and I went to court, asked for a reduction and the judge reduced it in half.