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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 02:56 PM
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I got a ticket a couple weeks ago because my insurnace was expired and my registration was expired by a few days. So I got a letter in the mail from the municipal court and returned it pleading no contest. Now I received a letter saying I have to appear at the court in person before the Municipal Court Judge to resolve my citations. Everyone I know that got a ticket was able to just pay up and be done but I called them and the lady said I Have to appear before the judge. Anyone know why I would have to appear rather than just mailing me a fine? Thanks
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 03:12 PM
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Insurance expired. They are going to want you to prove you had valid insurance or make you get a sr-22 I think it is and pay out the *** for insurance and fees for a while. Its no joke.
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Blue 98 Ram Air
Insurance expired. They are going to want you to prove you had valid insurance or make you get a sr-22 I think it is and pay out the *** for insurance and fees for a while. Its no joke.
Ouch, how much do those usually run?
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 03:41 PM
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Dont know never had one. Buddy had one and it was like 100 a month just for that I think plus cost of insurance which alsmost doubled since he had lapsed coverage.
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 04:06 PM
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Yeah all you have to do is go into the court and show you have ins, and get your car registered and your good to go they drop it and charge you like 10 bucks.
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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 09:54 AM
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If you got pulled over and were issued a citation, but you had valid insurance, all you need to do is prove it. Show them a copy and they'll dismiss it. If you couldn't find it, had an old/expired copy, etc., and couldn't show proof at the time, you will more than likey be citated. Just gotta show that you had insurance.
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