I no longer own that car and have 3 old parking tickets, two of which have doubled. I also live in Arizona now. What should I do? Do I really have to pay? Do states share info so that my AZ license would be suspended?
2007-10-05 11:21:34 · 5 answers · asked by A. Brennan 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
This is a lesson in life for you. Take responsibility for your actions!! It does not matter that you no longer own that car (cars don't get tickets, you do), or that you no longer live in Chicago (you better not ever go back with this unresolved).
Reality is, you got the parking tickets, and should have done the right thing by paying them long ago before it snowballed into the big mess it is now. Doing the right thing in life builds character in us—something you should learn.
How about you contacting someone about the Chicago parking tickets and arrange to pay an agreed upon payment monthly until the tickets are paid off, if they agree not to double the third one?
You have struck a chord here, because I was born in Rockford, Illinois, relocated to Arizona and spent 20 years there enjoying honest, down to earth people who you could count on to do the right thing—away from irresponsible people.
I don't know if a warrant has been put out for your arrest due to owing the tickets (it does happen), but if I were you, I would make sure I didn't drive one mile over the speed limit, roll through one stop sign, or get pulled over for any other kind of traffic violation until you take responsibility for this matter. Oh, and be sure to check you headlights and tail lights every time you drive at night. You may regret it if you don't.
On the other hand, I think you will be really relieved that you faced up to this matter and no longer have to look over your shoulder worrying about being pulled over by a police officer. Character counts!
2007-10-05 11:56:08 · answer #1 · answered by Ruth Boaz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
States have gone to an automated system to share information - you may be refused a license (or renewal) if monies are owed to other states. Best to clear it up now.
It's also possible that fees, interest and late charges could accrue making the fine much bigger than it is now.
Finally, a bench warrant may be issued in the state you received the ticket - you don't want to deal with that if you ever return (even for a visit)!
2007-10-05 12:08:04 · answer #2 · answered by 350/350 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend paying them, because if they ever catch up with you, they can charge interest.
This happened to a friend of mine, and the interest ended up being WAY more than the tickets were originally.
They can even issue a warrant for non-payment, and it can come up if you get pulled over in AZ.
2007-10-05 11:30:26 · answer #3 · answered by Jacky S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um! Let's see Chicago city government; Mayor Big Bull Daily, Al Capone, Murder Inc.
Um Yeah you'd better pay up.
2007-10-05 11:53:37 · answer #4 · answered by JUAN FRAN$$$ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmm id pay only to save problems myself from more problems in teh future. if you did stuff that caused you to get tickets you should just be responsible and pay them...
2007-10-05 11:29:33 · answer #5 · answered by Sarahhh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋