What to do if we can’t pay a traffic ticket?
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What to do if we can’t pay a traffic ticket?
Regarding a citation that my son attempted to dispute but has been turned away from court 4 times. My son was using my car and was cited for being 2 MPH over the limit and not showing proof of insurance it was in the car, he could not find it quickly. The officer confirmed insurance when verifying registration. My son nor I can pay the escalating ticket. We are jobless and my husband only has a temp part time job. What can we do?
Asked on October 3, 2012 under Criminal Law, California
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you cannot pay the traffic ticket fine all at once with respect to the offense that you are writing about then I suggest that you contact the court clerk to set up a monthly payment plan on terms that you and your son can afford in writing. The above is the only viable solution to your situation since municipalities expect tickets and fines to be paid in full.
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