It’s not that you NEED a lawyer for speeding tickets, but to some people time is money and it’s worth the cost to just pay the lawyer and not have to worry with the hassle of dealing with the courts. On top of that, we all know the legal system, when talking about minor traffic infractions like this, is largely based on money and “who you know” and I guarantee any lawyer who takes the case knows way more people working in the courthouse than you ever will. Why take the chance when a lawyer will get you (pretty much) guaranteed results?