Out-of-State SPEEDING TIX

[mugs]

Originally posted by: dr150
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Non-Resident Violator Compact
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The Non-Resident Violator Compact (NRVC) is an interstate compact used by states of the United States to process traffic citations across state borders.

Motorists cited for violations in a state that is not a member of the NRVC must post bail before being allowed to proceed.

When a motorists is cited in another member state and chooses not to respond to the ticket such as not paying it, the other state notifies the driver's home state and the home state will suspend the driver's license until the driver takes care of the matter in the other state.

There are certain offenses where the Non-Resident Violator Compact does not apply. Those offenses are registration, weight limit and parking. Some states will not take action on offenses like vehicle equipment and vehicle inspection if their driver has ignored an out of state citation of those offenses. Out of state moving violations is the focus of the compact. Under the Driver License Agreement, these protections are no longer there.
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History

The Non-Resident Violator Compact came into existence in the 1970s, originating from the northeastern states.

The Non-Resident Violator Compact is being superseded by the new Driver License Agreement (DLA) which also replaces the Driver License Compact. As planned by the AAMVA, when the Driver License Agreement is ratified by Non-Resident Violator Compact members, it will be no longer relevant.
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States that are members:
All states are members except Michigan, Wisconsin, California, Montana, and Alaska.

Looks like California is in the clear......

Wow... after reading this entire thread, you think THAT is what you have to worry about? You're a moron, and I'm not even going to tell you why because you deserve what's going to happen to you.

 

[fitzov]

Originally posted by: V00DOO
In the old days you could get away with not paying out of state ticket. Not anymore.

qft.

those days are gone.

 

[KarenMarie]

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: KarenMarie

Originally posted by: Genx87

Tell them to keep the car, a 16 year old car is near worthless, certainly not worth 1800 bucks. I had a parking ticket on my old car I didnt pay because the car was registered out of state. Nothing ever came of it.

No, I was not still driving the same car! I did not pay the parking ticket, so the state of NJ suspended my license. I was unaware of this, as by the time I defaulted on the ticket I did not know I had, I had moved to the UK. Fast forward to 1998. I a living in Nashville, driving on a TN license. I get stopped for blowing the yellow and the cop runs my social security and DOB as well as my TN license #. I came up as suspended. The TN cop was really cool about it, as I was on my way to work and told me that she would not tow it, but allowed me to drive it home (three blocks). she followed me. When she left, I went to work.

But it cost me 3 years of surcharges, fines, interest and reinstatement charges for the unpaid ticket and three years of surcharges for driving while suspended. Even though I was in another state on a TN license. Once they found where I was, I had collection agencies after me. I paid it all at once, instead of over three years.

All for a $6.00 parking ticket that I would have paid if I was aware of it.

You'd think that Tennessee would check if you have a suspended license in another state BEFORE they issue you a Tennessee license. Stupid Tennessee.

I lived in England for 8 years. I used my British License when I first got back, but then had to take the written and road test again because it was more than a certain amount of years since I held a US License.

To be honest... the thought that there was a problem with my NJ license never entered my mind. I just thought it was expired and that was the end of it, so I got a TN license when I got back to the USA.

 

[altonb1]

Doesn't this agreement also come into play?

 

[mcvickj]

Originally posted by: JeepinEd

Originally posted by: Spooner

Originally posted by: JeepinEd
I live in CA and got a speeding ticket in Moab, UT.
Although I paid the ticket, when insurance renewal time came around, my rates went up, because it showed up on my DMV record. I would imagine if you don't pay, it will also reflect that.

By the way, the next year I was at Moab, the same trooper recognized my jeep as he was heading in the opposite direction. He turned around and followed me all the way to my campground, as he was checking his computer to see if I had paid the ticket. I guess once he saw it was paid, he stopped, turned around and drove off.

If you don't pay, I'm sure it'll come back to haunt you in some way.

I call BS on this. How the hell do you know it was the same trooper that "recognized" your jeep the following year if he never pulled you over.

Let's just say my jeep stands out. When he pulled me over to write the ticket, he told me he had never seen a Jeep like mine before. The next year, we both saw each other as he was driving by and I recognized his face. As soon as he saw me he did a U turn and followed me through 4 seperate turns. When I was about 1/2 mile from the campground, he did another U turn and headed back. I can't say for sure that he recognized me, but I sure felt like it.

I believe a statement like this requires pics for verification.

 

[glugglug]

Originally posted by: altonb1
Not to thread jack, but how would this apply if he got the ticket in Canada? Speeding ticket or parking ticket...would a US Citizen need to pay it?

You would be surprised. I looked up the rules on this for NY after I got my last insane $680 speeding ticket. The only other "states" where tickets count against a NY license are Ontario and Quebec. IF you pay them off that is. The suspension caused by not paying counts from every state. Strangely, it's not symmetrical either. NY reports back to every state in the U.S. except Montana, Utah, and one other I forget.

 

[Injury]

I may be wrong about this because I am assuming... but...

If you don't pay tickets, a warrant is issued for your arrest. A citation from one state may not be very well tracked, but I'm certain that a warrant is, and should you ever have your name pulled for a background check, isn't it possible that a potential employer could see there is a warrant out for your arrest?

 

[SonnyDaze]

Originally posted by: mugs
Wow. You're an idiot.

I voted no, because I'd like to see how this turns out.

 

[j00fek]

pay it and move on

 

[VanTheMan]

Originally posted by: mobiblu
I don't know about CA but in Michigan it goes on your record. I found that out the hard way.

Yeah, and Michigan nickel and dimes you even after you pay a ticket. The ticket might be $160, but you can be sure you're going to pay at least an additional $100-150 or more for whatever fees and crap they feel like tacking on. I absolutely loathe Michigan's Department of Motor Vehicles. If I were you, I'd pay the ticket and not risk getting hung out to dry.