What will happen if I don't pay my parking ticket?
I got it in LA. Do I only have two choices, pay or fight?
Thanks! :)
2007-11-05 16:28:14 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
What will happen if I don't pay my parking ticket?
I got it in LA, and my car registered in CA also, Do I only have two choices, pay or fight?
Thanks! :)
2007-11-05 16:38:04 · update #1
Parking tickets in California are quasi criminal. They are usually handled more like a civil dispute. They are not backed by arrest warrants. You would have to do something amazing to get arrested for not paying parking tickets. You won't be able to register your vehicle when it comes due. Your vehicle may be impounded and held until you pay the ticket and you may get a negative hit on your credit score. You can fight the ticket but again, you aren't given the same rights in court because it isn't really a criminal allegation. You have to prove you are innocent. It isn't "Innocent until proven guilty."
Pay the ticket otherwise you'll have to pay it plus penalty.
Good Luck
2007-11-05 16:42:44 · answer #1 · answered by Dave124 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you fail to pay your parking tickets a warrant can be issued for your arrest and your car can be towed.
It is usually not worth fighting the parking ticket unless you have a solid case. Many jurisdictions have an appeals process, where you lodge a challenge. There will be number on the ticket you can call for more information.
If you have flat broke you can also call them and see about paying in installments.
2007-11-06 00:37:30 · answer #2 · answered by flingebunt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WELL,
1. You cant be arrested in california
2.Yes they can tow away ur car if u have 5 or more outstanding tickets
3.Fighting the ticket, which is hard or paying for it.
Hmm... maybe getting on your knees isn't too bad....
hahaha
J I N G!
2007-11-06 00:45:22 · answer #3 · answered by B P 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Simple, when you try to renew your driver's license or car tags, you will be flagged, and you will NOT get these items, until you pay the ticket plus accrued fines. Do the smart thing, pay them now.
2007-11-06 07:29:19 · answer #4 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The price of the ticket plus penalty plus administration costs will be deducted from your paycheck thru administrative proceedures
if you have a job where you get benefits and or taxes taken out
2007-11-06 01:09:17 · answer #5 · answered by genntri 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fine just keeps getting higher and higher and eventually you will get a boot. Best bet is to pay it.
2007-11-06 01:16:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fines will increase, and they will be turned over to a collection agency, and could keep you from renewing your license plates. Did I mention the Boot?.
2007-11-06 00:43:49 · answer #7 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In LA they put you on your knees in front of the Materhorn on Saturday afternoons and blow your brains out.
2007-11-06 00:36:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are not registered in california, or in a state with a ticket treaty with california (most of em) then you possilbly could get away with ignoring it.
2007-11-06 00:31:26 · answer #9 · answered by snarkysmug 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The police will come and get your car.
2007-11-06 00:35:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋