I live in De. First offense is a 1500 dollar fine and 6 month suspended license.
2007-01-07 10:12:04 · 22 answers · asked by poorguy07 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
Some people here have been giving you pretty ignorant advice. You must get insurance. Show it to the court, but it is only proof you are no longer driving without insurance, it will not make anybody think you had it at the time of the offence. It may show you are taking responsibility and mitigate the fine and/or suspension. Do not get insurance and cancel it after, as one person said, or I will come down there and smuck you upside the head, just as he should be. People who drive without insurance deliberately and continuously show a complete disregard and lack of respect for the lives and property of others, and have no business on the road.
2007-01-07 11:21:11 · answer #1 · answered by Fred C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-24 20:57:58 · answer #2 · answered by Sallie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Holy hell $1,500 fine for no insurance. Where I live its like $300 to $500 for that. But im in the same boat as you I can't afford the car insurance too if it was affordable I would have it.. But I have been driving for 5 years now and I have never been pull over. But you are better off paying the fine since a Lawyer would be a waste of time and more money then what the fine is. Or do what people normally do get the insurance for 1 month right now and then take the proof to the court house and they will usually drop the fine. I would just say you didn't have the insurance Card on you but here it is.
2007-01-07 10:20:22 · answer #3 · answered by James S 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It sounds like the FIRST thing you need to to is get insurance unless you are now walking or taking a bus.
If the first offense is that bad imagine what they will do to you if you get stopped while still waiting to go to court on the FIRST ticket.
Having purchased your insurance for your protection and the other guys peace of mind.. NOW go see a lawyer to find out what your options are if any.
Good luck.. and it sounds like you are going to have a $1500 lesson.. I hope you can learn something from it.. it would be a shame to waste all of that money on nothing.
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2007-01-07 17:47:17 · answer #4 · answered by ca_surveyor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Auto insurance is less expensive than a lawyer. Hell, the fine may be less than a lawyer. But check around your town.
2007-01-07 10:15:34 · answer #5 · answered by lollipop 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What exactly would you be getting a lawyer for? You didn't have insurance. Plain and simple. If you were at fault for getting pulled over and in your state you have an insurance rule, then you should face te consequences
2007-01-07 10:14:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. Get some Auto Insurance = IMMEDIATELY
2. When you go to court, show the Judge that you got the Insurance = IMMEDIATELY
3. Plead GUILTY, and then say, "Your Honor, I plead Guilty and though myself On the MERCY of the Court! This is my first offense!
Thanks, RR
2007-01-07 10:16:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, get insurance & present the ID card to the place were you pay the fine.
2007-01-07 10:14:36 · answer #8 · answered by amaridge3 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes you better a lawyer.You may end up paying the fine but saved from 6 month suspension.
any way......You will have a defense from the charges of "the peoples" public prosecutor.
without defense they will reap You in pieces.
2007-01-07 11:29:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you will have to bite the bullet! I find it unlikely that getting a lawyer will soften the blow. Extenuating circumstances may reduce your fine and suspension period.
2007-01-07 10:18:14 · answer #10 · answered by trendz 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋