I moved from NY state to WA state last year. In NY had I racked up a bunch of points on my license due to speeding tickets. They have a program called the "Driver Reponsibility Program" that assesses your point total each year and assigns a fine you must pay or have your license suspended. The fines will last up to 3 years after the infraction. Since I have moved, I no longer have a NY state drivers license anyway- so should I pay the fines? Obviously I don't care what they do to me in NY, but I don't want it to affect my WA state license. The fines aren't cheap. Last year was just $100, but perhaps they changed the fines this year, because it is $200, or I can pay $500 to be done with it and not get assessed another fine next year. I know the law in NY says I need to pay, but in my opinion they are just making money on this. All together I have paid a couple thousand in terms of insurance hikes, lawyers, and ticket fines. Already too much. Any advice? Thanks in advance!
2007-02-12 18:27:17 · 10 answers · asked by monkeyness 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
People...I don't think its fair for you to wag your finger at me like i am a bad guy. I did speed, and I know it was wrong. Have you ever done something wrong? Believe me, i dont speed a lot, it was just that i got caught when i did. It could happen to anyone. It's not that i am trying to pass the buck here. I feel that the punishment does not fit the crime. i was not aware of these laws when i was going over the speed limit. believe me, i have learned a lesson and will not speed again. i am a responsible person and will pay my debts, but i do think it is very excessive- especially since they raised the fine this year. I could have paid it all off last year for $300, now it will cost me $500, plus the $100 last year. i just think that is very excessive. i guess you have to pay attention all the time and make sure you dont go over the limit at all.
2007-02-13 03:07:21 · update #1
Washington and New York, along with about 20 other states, have an agreement to enforce each others traffic laws. If you do not pay your fines in New York they will contact Washington and Washington will suspend your license until the fines are paid.
2007-02-12 21:47:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If WA state is a state that contacts the prior state where you held a drivers license, I doubt they will give you a drivers license, since there is probably warrants out for arrest in NY state. If WA state did not contact NY state, and they did issue a license, you still need to pay the tickets. You broke the law, you got the tickets, you knew what they laws were in NY state, and now you mad, and wanting to say they are just making money on this. it is your own fault that you got the ticket, own fault that your insurance went up, your fault that it took lawyers to try and get you out of the admitted many tickets. You need to be a responsible driver, do the crime, pay the tickets. It is your own fault , not their fault. My advice is, stop breaking the law, and you want be spending your money on tickets, insurance hikes and lawyers and fines. This would be a sign of a mature adult, to take the responsibility and pay it.
2007-02-12 18:42:10 · answer #2 · answered by m c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being a Police Officer for 15yrs I can tell you that if NY has recipricality with WA, they can have your driver's license in WA suspended until the fines are paid or as one of the previous comments posted, WA will not issue you a license.
The fact that you have had to pay higher insurances premiums and pay fines and lawyer costs is your own fault. If you hadn't been breaking the law then none of this would have happend. It seems to me you are just trying to pass the buck and not take responsibility for your own actions. Vehicle laws are made to ensure people are driving safely and that their vehicles are safe and it is a privilege to drive, NOT A RIGHT.
2007-02-13 00:08:38 · answer #3 · answered by scheib65 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is either pay not, or face the music later. Most state now have reciprocal agreements with other states to collect outstanding traffic and parking fines.When you go renew, or get a NY State driver's license, you may be greeted with a bill for what you owe in WA State , plus penalties.
2007-02-12 23:48:34 · answer #4 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say they will have a hard time making you pay but you might end up paying in a different way. I think there could be a history that people could look up on you. Say you apply for a job and they want your previous address and previous employers. This would inevitably lead to NY state and a background check in that state would probably produce the dirt on you.
2007-02-12 18:33:23 · answer #5 · answered by squealy68 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What will happened-they will revoke you NY license even tho you have moved..if you ever get stopped --another state or get in trouble there will be that probable NY state issued warrant.
Would be a bad deal to get arrested in wash state for such a piddle deal...
pay the few dollars and get it cleared up.
also insurance company can use those out of state pts against you forever--cause they want go away....until you clear them up.
2007-02-12 18:38:52 · answer #6 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, pay the fines. WA has reciprocity. If NY suspends/revokes your driving privilege, WA will eventually do so as well.
2007-02-12 19:20:20 · answer #7 · answered by Combatcop 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pay the fines. lose some weight in your wallet and your lead foot. noone but you caused the problem. the will likely issue a warrent eventually. perhaps you won't have to do the time but out of decency, you should pay for your crimes.
2007-02-12 18:38:01 · answer #8 · answered by sinned 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
According to the WA DMV, you may be required to pay up all fines, etc., before they issue you a license.
See link below.
2007-02-12 18:32:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you don't pay, your record will follow you and bite you in the *ss.
2007-02-12 19:58:48 · answer #10 · answered by badbill1941 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋