Can a police officer tow your car for no insurance and give you a ticket?
An officer can impound a vehicle in the following circumstances: - vehicle not street legal (i.e burned out brake lamp, tire tread depth less than 4/32 or window tint) - driver being arrested - vehicle used in a crime - driver doesn't have a driver's license on his person - driver doesn't have a current proof of insurance on his person - vehicle was involved in a crash - vehicle is suspected to contain contraband - vehicle registration is not current and in the vehicle - the VIN number or FMVSS safety certification label appear altered or are missing You are required to use the tow service chosen by the officer. They meet special requirements, have a secure storage lot and photocopy all the appropriate documentation for the police once you get your paperwork in hand and repair the safety defects.
I received a ticket for driving without insurance ...?
Just ask for a continuance and save up the money to get insurance, hon. They might fine you, but if you have proof of insurance it will be better than if you just don't get it. And by the way ... for all of you who had something mean to say, have you ever driven over the legal speed limit for that area? Ever driven drunk? Ever ran a red light? If you have -- AND ALL OF US HAVE DONE SOMETHING LIKE THIS -- you don't have the right to say anything. So shut the hell up.
Why is it considered illegal to not have health insurance?
How do I avoid paying for Health insurance in America and still be legal?In the U.S. it is NOT “illegal” to opt out of obtaining Health Insurance.Your choices as an alternative of securing “essential health benefits” are:Pay the Tax PenaltySeek an ExemptionThe Tax Penalty for 2016 is 2.5% of your total household Adjusted Gross Income, or $695 per adult and $347.50 per child to a maximum of $2,085.The tax/penalty can be considered an opportunity cost of purchasing your health insurance. In other words, you are foregoing the $2,085 (savings) off the cost of health insurance if you chose to secure coverage.Though not a huge incentive, in your example, $1,500/month or $18,000 per year would actually be net cost to you of $15,915.No doubt, that is a lot of money. Yet your exposure to a catastrophic loss because of unforeseen medical expenses to you or one of your family members is exponentially higher.
Is there a statute of limitations on traffic tickets?
Speaking from first hand experience, no they don't. Way back I was written a seatbelt ticket and apparently forgot about it. In the mean time I had moved out of the area.Fast forward 10 years, I was back in the city where I was written the ticket. I get pulled over for something and the office comes back and says relax for a few minutes. Apparently there's a warrant out for me and what it's for is not in the system, they have to pull the file. He asked me if I had any had idea what it was and I didn't have any idea.About 10 minutes go and he says I hate to arrest you for a seatbelt ticket, but.. The officer was very nice about it and actually told me to empty everything out of my pockets, except for my mobile phone and how I was going to pay for the ticket. He also allowed me to call my ride, to take me back after I pay the fine. He did search me, and I got a ride in his car.When it came to the booking process, I did get my mugshot and fingerprinted, paid my fine and was released. My ride was waiting for me and went back on my way.
Will my parents find out about my speeding ticket?
Well if you live with your parents you will get the ticket in the mail. Also your insurance might not go up if you are given to option to go to traffic school.
MN car ticketed for not being registered. I have current tabs but forgot to put them on. Can I fight it?
I know that in general you can show the receipt and get the ticket dropped here in VA, but is the ticket really worth a day in court? I had got a ticket for the same thing in my fathers car, the tabs, were actually sitting on the passenger seat when I was pulled over, but it was only $40 total for the ticket... not worth the time in my opinion.
Speeding ticket, have State Farm, will my premium increase or not?
Only State farm can tell you if your rates will increase or not. If you ask them, they will certainly know about the ticket. If you wait, they may never run a check on your record which could explain why your friend never saw an increase. If you get an increase, it will show up at your next renewal date. In the meantime, do N O T H I N G to cause State Farm to look at your record. "Mums the word"
How to get a ticket dismissed?
Greg thank you so much for that information and I honestly thank you for the lecture, that is the best response given and I completely agree with everything you said. I do know it is my fault that I was late and that it isn't an excuse because I've known what times my classes start and something as stupid as that could really lead to something tragic. I was never making excuses so I've known it was my stupid mistake, I knew that no matter what the reason for my actions it wasn't an excuse as I stated in my question above. But hearing it again does help it settle in more. I will definitely be driving more carefully on the roads and I'm not saying this just to make you happy, otherwise I wouldn't even bother typing all this out. I really really am thankful for every thought put into that answer and I do need to stop being an idiot. Thank you so much for not only being helpful for my situation but also for me as a whole.