i got a ticket 4 driving on suspeneded lic, never paid it, its gone 2 collections,will it drop off in 7 years?

Question

In Dec.1999 I got a ticket for driving on suspended license. I never paid it and it went to collections. I have not been able to get my license due to dmv shows I have not paid the collection agency that had my ticket. its $2100 dollars. That happened in calif. I now live in Utah. Its now almost 7 years later wouldn't that ticket drop off my record by now...If you have any idea I'd really like to know

Answer 1

I got one in 1996 in NY. I never paid it or appeared in court to answer it. A ticket can't drop off your record if you never answered it. This year I finally did.

I pleaded "not guilty" and asked for a future hearing date to have a chance to prepare a defense. The police officer had retired, but the judge didn't tell me that. Instead he asked me if I wanted to plead "guilty with an explanation" or to say anything in my defense.

I told him it happened too long ago for me to respond without time to consult all the records. He refused my request for a future hearing date or even a one day adjournment. I said I had no choice but to say I am ready to present my defense, even though I could barely recall getting the ticket.

I was told I wasn't even going to be allowed to see a copy of the ticket before my hearing. I therefore challenged the accuracy of every detail of information on the ticket, including my name. I asked the judge to review the ticket that he had a copy of for any errors or flaws. He didn't even look at the ticket and whispered "case dismissed" to his clerk. I barely heard him.

On the way out, I asked the clerk to explain what happened. She told me retired police officers are never called to appear on a ticket and that my license was no longer suspended, although it had expired. Of course, I also no longer owed any money on it.

Fight the ticket. You have more chance to win than you might think!

Answer 2

Since you are involving DMV records it may not drop off your records for a long time, way past the 7 years. If it were a normal over due bill it wouldn't be that hard to remove it. However, this is State to State motor vehicle records, which have gotten even tougher since sept. 11, 2001. About all you can try is to write all three major credit reporting agencies in the US. Equifax being one. Look the others up on google. You can dispute the bill with all agencies, this will likely get the collection of your record, but you still have the DMV records to deal with. It's a good question for a local attorney, and worth while considering how much you owe. There may be a way out.

Answer 3

You're lucky you are not in jail for non-payment because here in Nebraska, that is exactly what happens. That ticket will remain on your record until it is paid in full and that $2100 is the result of not only the original cost but interest, as well.

It would be in your best interest to pay the ticket, even if it means doing so in payments. Most collection agencies will work with you. After it is paid off, then you will need to be reinstated, take the driving test over and get a new license.

Answer 4

It Will Stay There Indefinitely Cuz It's A Court Ordered Judgment. Things Like That Court Costs And Fines And Tax Money You May Owe Doesn't Come Off Til It's Paid. Basically Anything Owed To The Government Cant Come Off. Surprised They Havent Put You In Jail Yet.....Usually That's How They Get Their Money Out Of Ya ... I Bet If You Looked You'd Prolly Find That You Have A Warrent In CA....

Answer 5

You have some serious problems that you need to deal with.
No violation will disapear until it is resolved. You now have turned driving dmv issues even worse. Now you have ruined your credit and have a collections agency after you. You may have a warrant out for your arrest for failure to appear in court, which you most certainly had to do for driving on a suspended license. It's time for you to quit screwing around and deal with your problems. First off pay your debt.

Answer 6

depending on the state will determine the statue of limitations on a debt owed.
Contact a lawyer for advice. Whatever you do..DO NOT SEND the collections agency any money...when you do...you start all over from square one with 7 more years to go.
http://ihatedebt.com/DealingWithYourCreditors/DealingWithDebtCollectors/StatuteofLimitations.php
Check this site for details in your state and the state the debt is owed.
Also check the DMV in your state as well. It may not even be on your record anymore.

Answer 7

I think that is very fair. Yes, she probably does not realize. I remember my daughter wanted to do the same thing and I said No Way! My daughter gets lost around the block too. Plus it is unsafe for a young lady to drive that far by herself. I have read plenty of stories where the woman gets killed because her car broke down and she was by her self. So, don't feel bad at all. Safety is more important than her being mad. Plus, if her boyfriend wants to see her bad enough than he will arrange to meet her 1/2 way!

Answer 8

Not if you never paid the fine or appeared before a judge to make restitution in some manner. Your license will likely be canceled.

Answer 9

No it would not. If you would have paid it then it would be ok in 7 years. Also if you did not pay it did you show up for court? If you did not there is a very good possibility there is a warrent for your arrest.

Answer 10

I dont know for sure but I dont think unpaid tickets are ever forgotten and dropped off your record.