I went to get my drivers licsense renewed and they informed me I had an outstanding ticket in a certain vehicle at a certain time. The problem is that I have never owned that type of vehicle, nor driven one. Now they are telling me I have to pay this huge fine and pay to get it reinstated in a state I don't even live in anymore. Can anyone give me any advice?
2006-10-06 05:58:12 · 10 answers · asked by aulnersgirl 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Can I just retake the driving test in my new home state?
2006-10-06 06:00:51 · update #1
At one point in time I had lost my drivers licsense, but I just paid for a copy and got another, never did find the lost one. This ticket is from nearly four years ago, and I have never even driven the type of vehicle that the citation was given to. Not borrowed or anything. I don't know what to do, this is not my ticket and I can't afford to pay such huge fines, I have children who need to get to doctors appts and such. Any help would be appreciated.
2006-10-06 07:43:45 · update #2
You need to fing out what jurisdiction issued the citation. It would make things very easy if you found out what officer issued the citation and he remembered and knew it was not you. If that doesnt work, talking to the agency and convincing them of an alibi would help. If you think it was a friend that used your name, let them know. When someone identified themself verbally, they ussually need more then a first and last name, so if it wasnt you, chances are it was someone who knows a little about you, or found a lost ID/drivers license. In short, you need to start with the issueing agency.
2006-10-06 06:24:47 · answer #1 · answered by allegiance 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
Well, during the time when you lost your driving license, did you or didn't you make a police report? If yes, when was it and did you keep a copy of the report? Well, the prove is there and date tell everything.
If you didn't then count yourself unlucky, it's your bad day, just pay them the fine and take it as you have pay for your lesson. Please remember my words here, it maybe your IC, document what so ever, variable do spent your time to the police station. You may see it only a paper and the trouble and time spent, but you were never now when and where you need them.It may support you went thing happen like this you never were know.
Well, hope you know what I mean, mail me at : shellman8888@yahoo.com.sg If you have other thing to share, I were like you know to whatever I can. But so sorry no money busy. LOL.
2006-10-13 21:38:44 · answer #2 · answered by shellman8888 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, if it was not your car, there is your start. But they will argue that you borrowed the car. So I would see if you could insist on having them contact the owner of the vehicle at that time to see if they even knew/know you. If they do not, then that would be further proof. Also, while this happened, did you even live in that state and what address do they have you listed as? If it is not your address and never has been there is more proof.
I have had a similar situation but had to let it fall off my credit report. This was concerning heath costs. I had the same name as another woman in my town...she had a boy and a girl about the same age as my boy and girl. She racked up a bill, we were going to the same medical doctor for our kids and pregnancies! We even went to the same church just different hours! I got the bill and it was near $6000! I could not afford that nor was it mine to pay! I ended up having to wait to get it removed from my records. That was nearly 10 years ago in California.
Good luck! Do not give up or in if it is not yours to pay, if you can!
2006-10-06 06:05:52 · answer #3 · answered by nordic_winds1969 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This happened to me. I called the number on the ticket (or you could call your previous local police station -- or maybe the DMV can give you a number) and stated that I did not receive any ticket and was out of the state at the time it was issued. It turned out the the ticket was for a car I never owned and some other person who was given the same license plate number as me (!?). Obviously, that car was NOT registered to me so there was never another problem. Good luck.
2006-10-06 06:09:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How for do you live now from where this ticket was issued? How long ago was this incident? Sounds like you have to make a court appointment and plea your case to the judge. If it is a long way from where you live now.. try to make a court date where the issuing officer is present. Hopefully this cop has a good enough memory as to verify you were not the driver. Did you loose your drivers license or other ID? If so did you report this?
2006-10-06 06:11:34 · answer #5 · answered by mr.longshot 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your drivers license and a vehicle registration are two seperate things. If your name was on a vehicle, it may be overdue parking tickets, etc. Otherwise, you'll need to contact the DMV in the previous state to find out what's going on. Most states have DMV websites now...they are usually very user-friendly. Good luck!
2006-10-06 06:09:31 · answer #6 · answered by G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunely you will be responsible to clear your name. You need to do a vehicle search on the vehicle they claim was yours. Gather all the information about where it is registered and where you were registered at the same time so that they can see you cannot be in two places at the same time. Take all your info back into the DMV and show it to them. They should be able to take it from there.
Could this be a case where you sold that car and the new owner failed to register it, making you responsible?
Good luck!
2006-10-06 06:08:16 · answer #7 · answered by chunkydunk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The question that comes to mind when reading your question is: What is your gut feeling as to what happened and why your name is associated with the traffic ticket? Your question tells why it should not be in your name, but it does not address whether it really is a complete and unexplained mystery, or you have an idea of how it could have happened, but have not hinted at that in the original question. Is there a possible explanation that you have not mentioned yet. Knowing things like this makes a difference to those trying to assist you with a solution.
2006-10-06 07:28:51 · answer #8 · answered by nothing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alot of departments now record traffic stops. Go down to the agency that issued the citation and talk to someone in charge. It is possible that they can pull the tape and chances are you will know the person that used your name. This happens alot here and when it is caught, the trooper just pulls the tape, reviews it with the person and forwards it to the district atty office and everything ends up ok.
2006-10-06 09:48:52 · answer #9 · answered by Lori H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the police and report that your license has been stolen. Use the ticket number so that they can find the address and person to the car thats on the ticket. If you dont know them and they dont know you; you can file a criminal charge against them for the amount of the fine.
2006-10-06 06:08:04 · answer #10 · answered by Kamui VII 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋