How can I get out of paying a traffic ticket that I can not afford to pay?

mustagme

Don't speed.

j_son_06

Obey the law in the first place.

*****

Get a job, because if they nailed you, pay for it now, or pay the consequenses later.

Jaime Jerome

Driving is an expensive and costly alternative to public transportation, and it sounds like you may not be able to afford it.

People in your situations are often tempted to drive with no insurance and end up hurting someone and can't pay for it. Getting a ticket shows that you are capable of being a careless driver, unless you can make a case in court that the ticket was unjustified. This is why tickets are so expensive. To make easier for you to end up with a suspended license, so that you aren't a danger to those on the roads.

If you cannot afford to pay, tell the judge. Many will work with you. Sure he or she may tell you that if you need to start taking public transportation, but more likely is he or she will defer the fine or set up payments.

Barry auh2o

You can afford gas, you can afford internet service. you can afford insurance.
I hope you have a VERY compassionate judge, because they've heard all the excuses there are..

BeXx

Stop driving, save up all the money you would have spent on gas, and then pay your ticket.

kaveman

fly to china or some other country

unfortunatly you wont be able to come back to your home without being arrested
:)

wankster

Make an appointment at your county court. If the presiding judge has time to hear your case, he/she will add you to their docket. Present your side of the story. The officer who wrote the traffic ticket may also be present. Be ready to vigorously defend yourself, as your judgment may be attacked during the proceedings to discredit your claims.

Show up with bank statements and payment stubs, anything to show that you face a financial hardship in paying the fine.

Mizz SJG

Take a Defensive Driving Course

e60.deluxe

community service. in CA you get 1 hour of community service for every $20 of the fine.

babyblue

I don't think you can get out of it. But you can ask the judge for time to pay. Whatever you do, make sure you show up for your court date. Never just blow it off, bad move. You can lose your license for that. Good luck!!

therealtreefitty

Fight it, plead with the prosecutor, try to get a smaller fine (they'll give you a fine for something stupid), ......

raysmithson1

if you ask for an extension or put it on the credit card will cost you about 20 bucks extra

Dylan's Mommy<3 4.24.08

ask for an extension. they'll extend the date another month, if you still can't pay it in a month, they typically will extend it again for you. But you can't completely get out of it unless it's something that can be disputed, but you'll need an attorney... and that will cost mroe than a ticket.

Amanda :D

I don't think there is really any way..

Michael

Do the jail time instead.

emmelsp

if it is speeding, just ask to go to a class. if it is something else, find a way to get money. just try not to do anything else.

italienne

Fight the ticket, hope the cop doesn't show up. Wind up paying for it and court costs if he does.

Mx_Fighter44

just play hookie and kill anyone who comes to your door

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