Isn't that one of the prerequisites ??

Seriously . . . I have had a couple of tickets . . but know my 'Civics' and was able to 'weasel' out of them. Therefore 'no record'. You know the 'secret handshake' . .don't you?

The 'ticketing' officer has to show up in court . .so you can confront him. Always ask for a continuance.