my family lives in california. we register our vehicles in utah because registration is cheaper there and we have residency there also. if i get a parking ticket here in california, what is the point of paying it if our cars are from utah?
2007-10-12 22:57:41 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
They're not going to come after you for an unpaid ticket. However if you do a lot of driving in the city that issued the ticket, I would suggest paying it. If you park illegally again, when they issue another ticket, the first unpaid ticket will show up and probably just result in another ticket. But, rack up enough unpaid tickets (I believe its five in my area) and you will come out to find a boot on your car, or not find it at all as it has been impounded.
2007-10-13 04:42:52 · answer #1 · answered by The Maestro 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, first off, it would be helpful if you posted what State you live in. Each state has it's own rules and regulations. So does each county! But honestly, if it was a PARKING violation, they will probably do nothing. If it was a MOVING violation, then it can get more tricky. Moving violations generally issue points against your license, and when you accumulate a certain amount of points -- your license comes under review and you may be suspended. Also, if you do not pay a parking ticket, if you ever get pulled over, it will show on the VEHICLE that there is an outstanding parking ticket. You could wind up arrested, but most likely they will slap you on the wrists and make you pay a fine. And this time, the situation could get worse! My advice is, just pay the ticket if you can. If you embarrassed about it, just say that you FOUND the ticket in your pants pocket from 6 months ago and you totally forgotten about it! Most times the state just wants the money. The charges for going thru all the legal hoops can mount up for them, and you know how the state hates to lose money!
2016-04-08 06:44:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, you should pay it because you were wrong in parking where or when you should not have parked.
Second, registration of a car in another state in order to obtain a reduced insurance premium is illegal and you can get into serious trouble for that. By not paying the ticket you can make it worse.
Third, since you use the car in California it is in the state and might be confiscated.
Fourth, if the car was in a serious accident the insurance company wold probably not pay because of the fraud.
Pay up. It is much better for many reasons.
2007-10-12 23:06:55 · answer #3 · answered by DrIG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The parking laws do not state:
"No Parking - this laws applies only to residents of this state - residents of other states may disregard this and any other motor vehicle law because your car is not registered here. PS. only residents of California have to follow the speed limit - residents of other states can go as fast as they want and endanger the public because their cars are registered in another state".
You pay the ticket in California because you broke the law in California. It does not matter where your car is registered.
Grow up - get real and pay your ticket.
2007-10-13 03:26:04 · answer #4 · answered by Boots 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because if you get more than 5 unpaid tickets, regardless of where your vehicle is registered, you may find a "boot" attached to your vehicle's front wheel that makes the vehicle impossible to drive.
In order to have the boot removed, you will then have to pay the ticket and late penalties, plus a fee to remove the boot.
2007-10-13 00:43:33 · answer #5 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some states share information and it could appear on your record. If you are ever stopped in California they would have the information on file. Insurance companies obtain records from all states and use the information to set your premiums.
Since you did the crime, do the time. Man up and pay your fine.
2007-10-13 03:57:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard somewhere that, the California constitution says its not legal for cities to charge for parking on public sreets (something about the tax's we pay for using the streets also covers parking) I also heard that the city of San Bernadino cut down all of they're parking meters so they wouldnt get sued when someone actually reads the Calif. constitution and brings it up in court. You may want to look into that.
2007-10-13 02:43:51 · answer #7 · answered by Joe Blough 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you tell them that your vehicle is registered in Utah when you go to the impound lot to pay the storage and tow fees.
2007-10-12 23:14:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just because you are in a different state doesn't mean you do not have to pay a parking ticket. Just like if someone were to commit a murder and then flee to a different state, they will still be held responsible and go to trial and then to prison. This is all in the full faith and credit clause. It doesn't matter what state you were in, you're still responsible.
2007-10-12 23:08:22 · answer #9 · answered by . 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
california and utah are both in the united states, right? that's why.
2007-10-12 23:06:52 · answer #10 · answered by eelai000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋