It is generally an option, however, only once every 18 months. You request traffic school instead of admitting guilt. However, be careful, for if you plead not guilty you give up the option of having your case dismissed by attending traffic school. Points do not go on your record. This is a good option for those who are charged with infractions that would appear on their record but who either don't want to take the time to fight or know that they are guilty.
Traffic school costs money.
There are four ways to fight your ticket. You could bypass the arraignment and go to trial. The idea is to make the state give up before you do. If your requests are not granted, you must prepare your evidence and plead your case. If the officer doesn't show at the trial, you automatically win.