i'm 17 and just got my license about 1 month ago and already have a ticket, how do i tell my parents?

Question

and what is the worst that can happen? i'm so scared to tell my mom and dad because when i first got my license they said dont get any tickets cuz it will raise my insurance and i just got one i was going 20 over. this was really my first time speeding and i really regret it. the officer told me not to pay the ticket until i go to court since i only have a class D license and i'm so young, i talked to the lady that worked in the police office and she said that she was talking to the judge to get him to lower the points on my license to where it won't even show up on my record, does this mean if it doesn't show up on there then it won't show up to my insurance company? and i need advice on how to tell my parents, they are gonna be pissed and i know this is going to mean i won't be gettin a car for along time and not being able to drive to the places i want to go, it happened yesterday i dont want to wait too long and make them even angrier. any advice?

i have money to pay the ticket its going to be $ 235 but the officer told me to jus wait and pay it until my court date on aug 6th

Answer 1

Confess the truth to your parents. But follow that up with the information about how you have already spoken to the Court Clerk to have the points lower or removed.

As far as insurance rates, in most states if you complete an official driving school, a defensive driving class and/or are an honors student you can get a HUGE discount... especially if you are a female.

Radar dectors are good, unless you plan on traveling in Virginia were they are ILLEGAL and you will be prosecuted for it. (Friends have had this happened to them)

Answer 2

The best thing is to go to them and just tell them what happen. Explain about what the officer said and the lady at the police office. Let them know you made a mistake and you understand now how serious this can be. Save your money to pay the fine. First offense is sometime a lesser charge. But the insurance com. Once a year before renewal checks your driving license for charges. So just stand up like a young adult and tell the truth. Any raise on your insurance you should fine a job or way to pay it.

Answer 3

I am not sure if it makes a difference if your are under 18 or not, but NEVER pay a ticket outright. It will go on your insurance record and raise your rates. Instead you have two options, you can plead no contest and ask to do driving school this will make it so it will not go on your insurance and will cost about $25 for the class. The other option is you can get a lawyer that specializes in traffic tickets and get him to get you deferred adjudication. This means that you pay a fine to the court and you are on a "probation" for 6 months. If you dont get another ticket in that six month time, the ticket will be erased from your record and not make your insurance go up. The fine to the court may be higher, but in the long run with the money you save on insurance it is worth it. As far as telling your parents, unless the car is in your name, you just gotta tell em. Be like hey dad, I got a ticket and you look really nice today, did you get a new hair cut, looks flattering! So, either get a ticket lawyer (be about $100 for lawyer fees) or try and do traffic school, but dont just go up there and pay the ticket off and plead guilty, never do that.

And a very good investment for you would be a radar detector. Make sure you get a good one and it will save you from many tickets, after just one save it will pay for itself. Never buy a cobra radar detector, they are horrible. I would reccomend a Valentine V1 or a Passport Escort X50. These are 300-400 dollar radar detectors, but it is better than getting multiple tickets and having to deal with the cops. Good luck, and watch out for the fuzz.

Answer 4

since you are 17 you have to go to court. its mandentory. and since you are a minor, one of your parents will have to be there with you. so theres no way to avoid them knowing about it.

i would recommend just bluntly telling them that you got a speeding ticket. tell them that you were in a hurry, and that you werent paying as much attention as you should have. tell them how much you regret it and how it will never happen again. tell them how horrible an experience it was. they will want to know that you understand the consequences and that you will not do that again.

as far as your ticket, keeping the points off your license is a plus. unfortunately, even if the points are waived, the ticket will still show on your record. it will show as a zero point speeding violation. theres no way around that. but if you keep the points off, it will help if you should ever have a future run-in with the law.

also, even if the points are taken off, that doesnt mean the insurance wont charge for it. they will still see that you were speeding, and it will be up to them if they will charge for it or not. every insurance company is different.

so long story short, tell your parents as soon as possible and be honest. they may very well be more lenient than you expect.

good luck and drive safely!

Answer 5

nicely it quite is why you will possibly desire to shop your registration and insurance papers in the GLOVEBOX, not the trunk. besides yeah you will probable beat that fee ticket because of the fact which you're able to have evidence you had the insurance on the time of the fee ticket. besides however in case you opt on your license and understand that's a privilege and all then why do you overlook with regard to the regulations? Going 40 six in a 30 isn't understanding the regulations. you're able to have your license suspended and perchance then you definately will understand there are outcomes over basically thinking i will come across a fashion out of it.

Answer 6

Hi Dear,

Im a parent and my son will be driving in 3 months.

I think you are taking the correct approach you are almost an adult at 17. Go to court and ask to have the points reduced explain your a new driver and will pay more attention from here on in. If he lowers it and you get court supervision it will not show on your record. Thereby not increasing the insurance.

However, after you get it done I think you should sit down and explain to your parents what happened. Dont make excuses as we all including your parents have pushed the envelope on breaking driving laws at onetime or another.

I know if my son took care of the issue he created and then eplained all to me I would be proud and think he was maturing.

Good Luck

Answer 7

You better just tell them about it.. Sooner or later they will find out and if you end up avoiding the payment, you'll be fined double.

A little advice, since you're a new driver - don't speed. I know it sounds fun and it is fun to drive fast, but certainly not smart. You can tell that you won't be able to get away with everything. Take this ticket as a huge warning sign.

Answer 8

I would not count on heresay from the cop. If he were really a nice guy, he could have given you break and NOT issued you a ticket, but a warning instead. You also have to oiwn up to your own stupidity, 20 miles over the limit is quite excessive.

Answer 9

i say just tell them. yes they will be mad, but its better to be honest than for them to somehow find out later, they will be even madder. i didnt think it mattered state to state, but im in PA, and no one, not even the judge can lower the points. they are assigned by how much over the speed limit youre going; say 5-9 miles over is 1 pt, 10-14 is 2, 15-19 is 3, and 20+ is 4. my husband got 4 points on his lisence for going 20 over, and was even on our way to the hospital to have a baby. i dont know for sure though, so good luck. i would think if anything, theyd cut us some slack for being on the way to the hosp, but i dunno!

Answer 10

In Ohio your parents have to appear in court with you for a traffic violation.

Most times I give the minor 24hrs to tell there parents before I call.