Ticket for no proof of insurance and registration.....are they fix it tickets? (vehicle, office) - Phoenix area - Arizona (AZ) - City-Data Forum

The_Cadillac_Lawyer · 02-09-2009, 10:10 AM

I got a ticket this weekend (phoenix PD) and a court appearence for not having proof of registration and proof of insurance. Can I send copies into them or take them to a police station and have the tickets taken care of (fix it ticket), or will I still have to go to court??

LocoAZnative · 02-09-2009, 10:22 AM

You will have to goto court and bring proof of both or that will be one hefty fine.

shiphead · 02-09-2009, 10:31 AM

I'm surprised the officer didn't do more then give you a ticket. Yes, you can go to court and prove you have the registration and proof.

A similar incident happened to me on one of my motorcycles. I printed out this temp plate, the grid saw i had no plate mounted on(but had it in my backpack) and after the 2nd day, went after me. The officer refused to believe i was innocent and gave me a ticket. Went to court and had the judge threw it out. Showing the plate i have now, the plate that i printed, and wala, no fines or fees.

I hate my English when i first wake up.... time for coffee.

Ponderosa · 02-09-2009, 10:39 AM

My wife got the same thing recently. She just got a warning, though. Maybe next time you should try crying.

Greatday · 02-09-2009, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by trudawg

I got a ticket this weekend (phoenix PD) and a court appearence for not having proof of registration and proof of insurance. Can I send copies into them or take them to a police station and have the tickets taken care of (fix it ticket), or will I still have to go to court??

You are going to have to go to court.

ji603 · 02-09-2009, 05:35 PM

If you have insurance that was effective at the time of the violation, look on the inside of the citation envelope for a telephone # and call to ask where to send copies of your insurance&reg. There's a # on the bottom left of the citation, above the green line. Did you get cited for 28-4135A or 28-4135C? There's a difference in fine amount. For the 4135A it can be 900-1800 bucks, but maybe reduced to around $150 with proof of coverage. If it's 4135C (no proof) the charge can be dismissed as long as the court gets a copy of the policy that was current when you were stopped.

KarmaPhx · 02-09-2009, 07:13 PM

Why would you drive without insurance or registration? Do you have any idea the kind of problems you could have caused if you hit someone?

I was hit by a kid with no insurance, and I only had liablilty. It sent me in a downward spiral and put me through some very touch economic troubles, since I just lost $4k. I sued the kid and I get money from his paychecks now, but it will take years.

Greatday · 02-09-2009, 08:16 PM

The OP did not say he did not have insurance or registration - he said that he did not have PROOF OF BOTH WITH HIM. In other words - he has insurance and his vehicle is registered.

The court should dismiss these citations

Ponderosa · 02-09-2009, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by KarmaPhx

Why would you drive without insurance or registration? Do you have any idea the kind of problems you could have caused if you hit someone?

I was hit by a kid with no insurance, and I only had liablilty. It sent me in a downward spiral and put me through some very touch economic troubles, since I just lost $4k. I sued the kid and I get money from his paychecks now, but it will take years.

Head injuries are the worst.

The_Cadillac_Lawyer · 02-10-2009, 02:57 PM

yes I had both registration and insurance at the time of the stop but no proof. I now think I will have to go to court. Although someone said I wouldn't have to wait for the scheduled court date, I can go anytime before hand