I got two tickets within 18 months of each other.Someone told me that you can avoid points on your DMV record by overpaying the ticket and not cashing in the refund refund check, is that true? I herd it was due to the transaction not being completed or something like that. Could it at least hide the point from the insurance? Or is this just an urban legand? Has anyone actually done this?
2006-11-12 07:17:24 · 4 answers · asked by lola_80 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Hahaha! This old myth is still going around, is it? Your conviction is registered, all not cashing a refund cheque does is give the state free use of the extra money. If you don't end up with points, it is a coincidence, because the odd transaction does slip through the cracks.
http://www.snopes.com/autos/law/ticket.asp
2006-11-12 07:36:01 · answer #1 · answered by Fred C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have moving violations, like speeding, DUI, DWI, etc., there is no way to avoid those points against your driver's record. They are all recorded at the state level. Overpaying your tickets doesn't have anything to do with it. In Oklahoma, all auto insurance companies check your DMV record before issuing car insurance. And it takes up to 5 years to clear your record. The best thing to do is drive responsibly so you don't get those moving violations!
2006-11-12 07:31:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Urban myth.
Why don't you try following the laws?
You were probably that guy in a big hurry that go upset with me for driving 35 in a 40 mph zone
2006-11-12 07:45:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I worked with a man once, that was a retired state trooper. He told me to do it, I tried it and it worked. But mine was only a parking ticket. I'm not sure about a ticket for a traffic violation.
2006-11-12 07:26:11 · answer #4 · answered by tmills883 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋