19Feb/11Off
Traffic violation fine overdue?
My gf was supposed to pay 300 for a traffic violation. She couldn't afford it till now but there is now 270 added to the original fine. It's been over five days. Is there a way she could just pay the original fine? She was told that she could have another court date scheduled in July, but she needs to pay for it before March because she needs to renew her license in March. DMV won't let her renew it without paying the fine. Is she stuck paying for all 570 or is there something she can do? Thanks
February 19th, 2011 - 10:23
Chances are she will have to pay for the total amount. However, this varies in different states. Tell her to contact a traffic violation attorney. It probably will not be as much as you think. If she chooses to do this without a lawyer, she must visit her local courthouse (where the ticket was issued) and find the traffic violations department. Tell her to bring her ticket and checkbook. In addition, let her know that it is acceptable to ‘politely’ ask to see the person in charge. If she does not get a satisfactory answer, she should get some kind of documentation of her visit and then find an attorney…or pay the fine. Sorry, I know this is harsh, I wish things could be different too.