I live in Hartsdale NY and I got a ticket in the Hartsdale village (right near the Hartsdale MetroNorth station). It was a $15 fine and I paid it right away. I waived my court date, pleaded guilty and just paid. However, I paid with CASH (a $10 + $5, perfect change).
Will they accept this or will it get sent back to me?
P.S. This is my first ticket and my parents would not be happy with me if they found out about this (I just started driving and they'd just call me irresponsible. In addition, it's a really stressful time for my family because I'm applying to college and such, so...it's really hectic and it'd be really nice if this little ticket thing didn't make things worse. Please help.
2007-10-26 07:57:08 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Hartsdale parking is run by the town of Greenburgh, NY.
2007-10-26 07:59:38 · update #1
I sent it in by MAIL like...15 minutes after I got the ticket. Certified mail, etc.
2007-10-26 08:05:54 · update #2
Ahh! You're all giving me different answers!!
2007-10-26 08:10:17 · update #3
Eveyrone is basically saying the same thing.
Yes, cash will pay the fine.
Problem one: Lost in the mail. YOu do have a certified receipt, but this won't get the ticket paid. Parking tickets they won't come after you, but you can call later and see if the payment has been recieved and properly credited.
Problem two: Unscrupulous Clerk keeps the cash. Same as above, you may have to pay twice.
Best possible scenario: the money will be credited and a paid receipt sent to your home. Keep the receipt in a safe place for a few months.
2007-10-26 08:54:30 · answer #1 · answered by Marvinator 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay, calm down. You're blowing this thing way out of proportion. It's a parking ticket, that's it. There's nothing criminal about it. Muncipal court dates are a joke compared to federal or state ones, so there will be NO arrests being made (no one can be arrested for a municpal offense). Just go to court any day this week at 1:30pm with as much documentation as you can about your missing wallet and explain what happened to the judge. S/he will ask you to plea guilty or not guilty, so plea guilty; less headaches in this situation. Make sure to know if the courts have or have not received the money (I find it a little odd that the court clerk said that the money has cleared but the bank said it hasn't, but finance isn't my thing). If it is confirmed that they haven't received it, pay them right away if you have the money. If not, again, explain to the judge what happened and offer to set a date on when the money will be sent. See? It's nothing. :)
2016-03-13 07:08:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you will get lucky and it will be recorded accurately and you will recieve a receipt. That being said - NEVER pay any debt - especially a legal debt such as a ticket without doing it in person and getting a receipt. If you absolutely must pay by mail - always do it certified mail and with a check. i know it sounds expensive - but worth it to make sure it is properly recorded. The alternative is to be surprised someday when a law officer shows up to arrest you on an outstanding warrant for unpaid tickets. It does happen.
2007-10-26 08:08:45 · answer #3 · answered by arkiemom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have to accept it. In cases like that I would rather send a money order, you know its paid for and you have a reciept and it can also be tracked by the number thats printed on it. Next time (if there is a next time) take the cash personally and ask for a reciept. You know them have it and they know they have it.
2007-10-26 08:16:53 · answer #4 · answered by Sandbaby327 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as they get there money it shouldnot be a big deal. I would make sure I got some kind of receipt in case they go back and say you didn't pay alot of govenment offices often lose or misplace paper work reguarding payment.
2007-10-26 08:11:26 · answer #5 · answered by quickgun 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your kidding, you better follow up and check to see if they credited you for paying in cash. Some of the clerks that work for DMV are crooks your not suppose to send cash.
2007-10-26 12:24:57 · answer #6 · answered by John 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By law noone can refuse payment of Cash. It is printed on the bill " this note is legal tender for all debts public and private".
2007-10-26 08:08:08 · answer #7 · answered by One eyed pirate 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't the cash say "Legal tender for all debts, Public and Private"?
Cash is good anywhere. Do not let anyone talk you into "We don't accept cash" because they do; it is the law.
2007-10-26 08:22:22 · answer #8 · answered by agave_1986 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well yea just pay cash and it' should go away...just pay whatever was on the ticket no more, no less!
2007-10-26 08:05:24 · answer #9 · answered by charlie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe yeah
2016-09-19 15:34:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋