I got a speeding ticket in N.H. I live in Fla. What are my best options to keep this off my record and avoid insurance rate increase.
I have had a clean record for well over 20 years.
What happens if I just don't pay it? Will Fla. revoke my license?
Should I contact a Fla. or N.H. lawyer?
2007-10-11 00:04:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
New Hampshire, and Florida are members of the DLC, drivers license compact. The information of the citation will be reported to your home DMV. If you fail to appear, or pay for the citation, Florida could suspend your drivers license, and in turn, New Hampshire would do the same. Contact the court, and see what your options are.
2007-10-11 03:30:18 · answer #1 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at the Florida web page and navigate to either Public Safety or DMV. You want to find out which states Florida has resiprosity with. You may have to try your luck with Google.
Resiprosity means agreement between two states. Two states say if you enforce my laws I'll enforce yours. If Fla & NH have resiprosity you are hosed and will have a bench warrant out in both states if you ignore. And your license will be suspended too. If no resiprosity, you just want to be real careful if you go back th NH.
Insurance is going to find out anyway. www.state.fl.us
2007-10-11 07:19:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to fight it, get a NH lawyer. They should be able to make an appearance on your behalf and keep you from having to go back up there.
If you don't fight it and don't pay the fine, your drivers license will be suspended. You will be arrested for the suspended license the next time you get stopped, even if you don't get stopped again until you visit California.
The best thing is to pay the fine if you were speeding and slow down.
2007-10-11 09:30:25 · answer #3 · answered by John H 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you were able to get to court, you should go. Most likely they will throw it out because of your clean reacord of 20 years. If not, just pay the fines, your insurance rate will barely be affected if that. If your worried just call them and ask, and if its not a big deal, just go ahead and pay the fine. finally, if you want a lawyers opinion, there are many who will give you free advice or a free consultation.
find one of those websites where you can submit a question and you receive free legal advice. (I used to know one but i cant think of it right now, sorry)
2007-10-11 07:12:22 · answer #4 · answered by Real Talk 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Pay a local lawyer in NH. You probably can get a deferred prosecution based on your 20 yr. clean driving record. The cost of the attorney can probably be offset by the savings you will receive on your insurance.
Best of luck.
2007-10-11 07:28:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you plead not guilty, there's a possibility it could be thrown out or you could take driving school and request court supervision and it won't affect your record. You NEED to pay it or you will be bombarded with more fines.
2007-10-11 07:31:10 · answer #6 · answered by free_butterfly21 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you were speeding, pay the fine. If you want to contest it, you will have to have a hearing in NH, which would be costly.
2007-10-11 07:12:33 · answer #7 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't speed?
2007-10-11 07:07:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋