Got a ticket for expired inspection sticker.

[Zysoclaplem]

That's fine, my fault, blah blah..etc..I won't make any excuses because they don't matter at this point.
The ticket is $120, as it was over 60 days expired.
Is there anything I can do besides pay this fine and be done with it?
The lady at the courthouse was kinda rude and wanted to move me along, and they don't take questions over the phone.

 

[mugs]

YOU COULD HAVE KILLED SOMEONE :|

 

[j00fek]

i dont think you can anything about it, just pay and get a sticker for the car. unless you already got one and they didnt put it on 😛 but i highly doubt that.

 

[poopaskoopa]

I've been ticketed twice for that and I've never had to pay a fine. I just got the car inspected and provided a proof of inspection when I showed up and that was it.

 

[Vette73]

Originally posted by: poopaskoopa
I've been ticketed twice for that and I've never had to pay a fine. I just got the car inspected and provided a proof of inspection when I showed up and that was it.

:thumbsup:

 

[Glavinsolo]

Originally posted by: Marlin1975

Originally posted by: poopaskoopa
I've been ticketed twice for that and I've never had to pay a fine. I just got the car inspected and provided a proof of inspection when I showed up and that was it.

:thumbsup:

I second that solution. Florida = No inspection needed btw!

 

[Doboji]

Originally posted by: Marlin1975

Originally posted by: poopaskoopa
I've been ticketed twice for that and I've never had to pay a fine. I just got the car inspected and provided a proof of inspection when I showed up and that was it.

:thumbsup:

Yeap same situation here in virginia... just show the judge proof that you have the inspection now, and he'll let it go.

-Max

 

[sao123]

i dont understand how you let an inspection go... i mean they mail you a registration form in the mail every year. Its impossible to forget.

 

[Golgatha]

Originally posted by: Doboji

Originally posted by: Marlin1975

Originally posted by: poopaskoopa
I've been ticketed twice for that and I've never had to pay a fine. I just got the car inspected and provided a proof of inspection when I showed up and that was it.

:thumbsup:

Yeap same situation here in virginia... just show the judge proof that you have the inspection now, and he'll let it go.

-Max

I did this once mainly because of a change of address. Showed the judge that I got it inspected and licensed within a week of getting the ticket and came away with only paying court costs.

 

[Zysoclaplem]

A friend told me I might be able to do a payment plan. He said they would rather you pay over a period of time than not at all.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: Zysoclaplem
A friend told me I might be able to do a payment plan. He said they would rather you pay over a period of time than not at all.

Not paying at all isn't really an option. 😉

 

[BlueWeasel]

Originally posted by: sao123
i dont understand how you let an inspection go... i mean they mail you a registration form in the mail every year. Its impossible to forget.

I've never gotten a notification for an inspection sticker. It's up to me to keep up with it, and I just run down to the local gas station, pay $5, and watch the guy put a new one on.

 

[PingSpike]

Originally posted by: sao123
i dont understand how you let an inspection go... i mean they mail you a registration form in the mail every year. Its impossible to forget.

Registration and inspection are two different things. And I've never had anyone mail me a reminder for the inspection.

 

[davew0670]

Originally posted by: PingSpike

Originally posted by: sao123
i dont understand how you let an inspection go... i mean they mail you a registration form in the mail every year. Its impossible to forget.

Registration and inspection are two different things. And I've never had anyone mail me a reminder for the inspection.

ditto


inspection stations are writing out the month and year on the back of the sticker in nc now. It is pretty easy to forget about inspection expiring.

 

[Zysoclaplem]

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: Zysoclaplem
A friend told me I might be able to do a payment plan. He said they would rather you pay over a period of time than not at all.

Not paying at all isn't really an option. 😉

Actually it is on your part. But it would cost them money in the long run.

 

[sao123]

Originally posted by: davew0670

Originally posted by: PingSpike

Originally posted by: sao123
i dont understand how you let an inspection go... i mean they mail you a registration form in the mail every year. Its impossible to forget.

Registration and inspection are two different things. And I've never had anyone mail me a reminder for the inspection.

ditto


inspection stations are writing out the month and year on the back of the sticker in nc now. It is pretty easy to forget about inspection expiring.

IN PA they both expire on the same date, meaning that you cant forget.

 

[Pepsei]

Originally posted by: Doboji

Originally posted by: Marlin1975

Originally posted by: poopaskoopa
I've been ticketed twice for that and I've never had to pay a fine. I just got the car inspected and provided a proof of inspection when I showed up and that was it.

:thumbsup:

Yeap same situation here in virginia... just show the judge proof that you have the inspection now, and he'll let it go.

-Max

i got the same in richmond virginia.... oh, i had the "ignore traffice signal" ticket too for running the yellow/red light. i got online driving school for that one due to my spotless driving record.