I just received a bill for unpaid parking tickets and their late fees from tickets I never received! (honestly, I've never driven into NYC!) I'm curious as to what my rights are and how to fight it since I'm not paying ~$650 in fines! My ex must have received them when he borrowed my car (which was ~2 1/2 years ago!) and never paid them since he figured they wouldn't catch up with him. Unfortunately they must have tracked the car through its registration and have sent the bill to me. He and I broke up two years ago and haven't been in touch since - I have no idea where he is and even if I found him I know he wouldn't take care of this mess. Please HELP!! what are my rights since I am truly innocent? Thanks for any and all information.
2006-12-09 07:57:10 · 12 answers · asked by roo3466 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
As far as I know, as long as the car's registered to you, you're responsible for the tickets. The only thing you could do is find him and sue him for the money.
2006-12-09 08:03:27 · answer #1 · answered by InternetJunkie83 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the car was registered to you then you are out of luck. A parking ticket is for the car, since the driver is not in it, the officer leaving the ticket does not take drivers license info, just the car tag information.
You can sue your ex in court for the amounts of the tickets, but you will have to prove your case.
One thing you could do is go to court with it and if you have proof that you were working those days, etc. and could not have been in the area at the time the tickets were written, the judge may work with you to reduce the fines. Don't just let it go.. you'll end in a lot more trouble.
Good luck.
2006-12-09 08:07:35 · answer #2 · answered by LittleBitOfSugar 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since you can not contact him, then you are stuck with the ticket because you are the owner of the vehicle. Unless he is dead track him down and make him pay his own fines. When you locate him and he refuses to pay up then file charges against him and show receipt whereas you paid and perhaps the judge will award you back, tht is making him responsible after hearing the true verdict.
2006-12-09 09:57:44 · answer #3 · answered by JoJoBa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since they can track parking tickets through your license plate #, if you ever do go to NYC and park, and they trace your license plate # your car WILL BE TOWED, if you haven't paid the tickets. Your better off paying the tickets. You could take him to court and try to get the money back, but from what it sounds like you might just have to suck it up and pay them!
2006-12-09 08:04:28 · answer #4 · answered by mensrea11 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would try to say go to court about the tickets. I am not saying anything will change but if you have any hope for it then it would be in the court. There-you can get a lawyer to help you and you may get a judge to drop it or dismiss them. Sometimes, they will especially if the cop doesn't show to court or the fines could be lowered.Good Luck!!!!!
2006-12-09 18:35:42 · answer #5 · answered by RoxieC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you can pay the tickets, since its issued to the owner of the ar, and you can take your ex to civil court to recoup the fees.
Bring the tickets and receipt that you paid into court, prove that you weren't in possession of your car at the time and sue.
2006-12-09 08:07:51 · answer #6 · answered by arus.geo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
While your stuck with the bill you stil have options. If you can locate your Ex you can file a civil complaint against them for the bill. But for now your gonna have to pay it. You are ultimately responsible for the vehicle
2006-12-09 09:42:03 · answer #7 · answered by kgsult 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ticket is issued to the owner of the car, not the driver. She got you.
2006-12-09 08:02:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a prime exampole of why you should NEVER let anyone use your car. Regardless of who was driving, you are responsible , either fully or partially, for any accidents, or tickets.
2006-12-09 09:35:18 · answer #9 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You actually loaned your car to someone? A very expensive lesson. You are responsible.
2006-12-09 09:56:01 · answer #10 · answered by firewomen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋