If one got a traffic ticket, how long would one have to pay up?
956804
Usually you must contact the court within the 15 or 30 days listed on the ticket.  Depending on the court, you may have the option of defensive driving to get the ticket erased, and I think they give you another six months to get that completed, at least in our area.  If you are short of cash, you can discuss this with the judge, and work out a reasonable payment plan.
946693
It's my understanding that you have to be given the ticket at the time of the offense - either handed to you or attached to your car.  If this doesn't happen, you cannot be sent one in the post - it is invalid according to the law.  I have a friend who has used this defense a number of times and it has always worked.
104985
As long as your traffic tickets are infractions, you don't have to report them.  Usually, employers are concerned about whether a traffic ticket issued resulted in a fee of $300 or more, or if the violation is a misdemeanor.
707637
Contest the ticket in court and tell the judge you don't want to pay the fine.  The judge will gladly give you a few days in jail instead of a fine.
657218
This probably depends on the state in which you reside. I think the rule of thumb is seven years.\nHowever, in many states, this can be done quicker. You can appeal to the state that the offense occurred in and petition them to allow you to apply for traffic school. If permission is granted and you successfully complete the course. The traffic ticket is removed from your record.
755224
if you live in a big city, ask for trial by jury. most likely they'll be too busy and the judge iwll dismiss because the police doesn't show up. \n if you live in a small city, ask for defered adjudication. you'll pay the ticket fee, but it won't go on your history, and you'll be on probation for 6 months. don't get another ticket or both tickets will go on your history, tho.\n\nalways fight the ticket. the governmenet gets huge amounts of money because most people just pay the fine because they don't want the hassle.
1102081
go turn yourself in and pay the ticket
727323
been there done that...trust me if this kid can get a job any one can I use to be the queen of failures to appear on traffic tickets..\nmoved to ohio .. got a job wrote the judge.. asking for payments\non about 1500.00 in fines..tickets aint nothing ..your best bet is to lie on your application if they ask about tickets and stuff.. they usually only ask about felonys..most places dont check..traffic tickets etc.....
853433
If you paid your fine, then yes, you should not have any problems.  All you did was contest the ticket, which is just a traffic violation.  By not showing up, you forfeitted your right to contest the ticket, so you just have to pay the fine.  \n\nBut if you didn't....well, then a warrant could show up for your arrest.  Hope this helps ya!
1141496
Talk to the prosecutor before you have to pay the ticket. Alot of times they will either reduce or dismiss it. I had one dismissed yesterday by talking to the prosecutor a couple counties over here in Indiana.
717581
Yes , the traffic ticket will result in points on your insurance . The rate your insurance would go up depends on the points the ticket carries , If it will result 4 points to your drivers license you could have a significant increase in insurance premiums and you will be paying that increase for 4 years . It could add up to a lot more than\n$500.00 .
761284
You will get a bill along with a ticket and fine.
557334
I believe it would depend on-IF you add court cost,or  just the ticket itself.Are other citations added in as well? I almost got five years for what the officer (claimed to be "fleeing and alluding").High risk insurance an issue as well?Attorney fees start at about $5000 just for a retainer each of my four reckless endangerments(165-mph in a 35-mph zone)for instance.I got one ticket in Tennessee $5 fine $90 cort cost 17 years ago. P.S. not to mention car impound fees.  All just a wasted youth!!!
223601
No theres no time limit but there should be a court date set within 2 weeks of getting the ticket(sometimes 3 weeks)...I would call the court house and find out
589925
And it doesn't look like they're much more help online either...\n\nhttp://www.wycokck.org/gen/wyco_generated_pages/Municipal_Court_m1894.html\n\nAll they supply is the phone number again!  I've checked around the page and found nothing.  Some municipal courts do allow you to look them up but it doesn't look like Kansas City Kansas is one of them.\n\nSorry\n\nThey do have a question and answer page on their site and say this about tickets:\n\n"How do I "mail-in" my fine?\nIf the amount of the fine is shown on the front of the ticket, you may waive your right to trial and enter a plea of guilty or no contest and pay the specified fine plus costs without appearing in court. Mail or bring in person a money order, cashier's check or personal check made payable to Municipal Court to Municipal Office Building, Second Floor, 701 N 7th Street, Kansas City, Kansas 66101. Enclose the carbon copy of the ticket, sign the waiver printed on the bottom back and pay the total amount shown on the front of the ticket. Write the ticket number (found in the upper right hand corner of the ticket) on the check or money order. This makes it easier to connect the payment with the ticket if they become separated. Payment must be received in the Traffic Violations Bureau before the court date shown on the ticket. \n\nHow do I pay a parking ticket? \nYou must pay the original fine or schedule a court date within 10 days. If payment is not received or a court date has not been scheduled, the amount increases by $5 on the 11th day and an additional $10 on the 31st day after the violation. If payment is not received or a court date is not scheduled, your vehicle may be subject to immobilization. Any person wishing to plead "not guilty" for a parking violation must call the Traffic Violations Bureau at 573-5200 for a court date."\n\nBill
712577
If it's your first ticket, you'll probably get traffic school.  I would go to court and try to get the school.  Usually, it won't go against your record if you go to the school.  If it goes on your record, you'll be paying far more than $75 since you're insurance will likely go up.
211388
I really doubt they will toss you in the slammer for a parking ticket.  You'll pay the fine and go with a good lesson learned.