What Happens If I Don't Pay a Speeding Ticket ?
| What happens if you don't pay the fine? You may be charged by the court with "failure to pay a fine" or "contempt of the court". That's a misdemeanor. The court may issue a warrant to arrest you. |
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You can also be charged for additional fee up to $300. The fee is called, “civil assessment”. The court will probably suspend your driver’s license, if you choose not to pay your fine. Furthermore, your car’s registration may not be renewable.
Type of Citations:
Parking Tickets – The court does not file for the parking tickets. If you get a one, you must make the payment to the parking agency. If you want to protest for your parking ticket, you can call the parking agency. It is advisable to pay your ticket early. The charge may increase daily. If you do not pay at all, your car’s registration may not be renewable.
Infraction Traffic Tickets – You get this type of ticket, when you run a red right or driving super fast. Furthermore, if you do not have insurance, the police can charge you with an infraction for driving without proof of insurance.
Misdemeanor Traffic Tickets – If the police caught you driving without a license, he/she may charge with misdemeanor ticket. However, this is not the case, if you are driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If you are caught with DUI, the police WILL take you under custody. So don’t drink and drive.
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