Expired inspection ticket, more than 60 days expired

[Azure110]

Originally Posted by txtea

I'm sure they are going to listen to and appreciate your lecture, even though it's over two years too late.

Wow. Sorry I didn't realize that. It was on the front somehow.

[Rugger73]

Originally Posted by Azure110

Posting that story here at city data won't change anything for you. The system worked exactly the way it should have in this case. You let an inspection sticker expire past 60 days which is beyond "oops, I forgot".

Just pay the fine and make sure you keep the inspection up to date.

I am not expecting anything to change. We already paid our fine and the incident is closed.

We just want to share our experiences with readers so they know what to expect if this ever happens to them.

I hope to help others rather than criticize them.

[Azure110]

Originally Posted by Rugger73

I am not expecting anything to change. We already paid our fine and the incident is closed.

We just want to share our experiences with readers so they know what to expect if this ever happens to them.

I hope to help others rather than criticize them.

Did you post in this thread or am I seeing things? I know I quoted you when I replied to you but it looks like it got deleted

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[Poncho_NM]

Originally Posted by Azure110

Did you post in this thread or am I seeing things? I know I quoted you

No. He posted the same exact post twice and the software caught it, so one of the posts was deleted.

The rest of your post is off topic. It was discussing moderation, so it was deleted.

[Azure110]

Originally Posted by Poncho_NM

No. He posted the same exact post twice and the software caught it, so one of the posts was deleted.

The rest of your post is off topic. It was discussing moderation, so it was deleted.

Ok. Thanks for the clarification.

[majormadmax]

Originally Posted by Azure110

Posting that story here at city data won't change anything for you. The system worked exactly the way it should have in this case. You let an inspection sticker expire past 60 days which is beyond "oops, I forgot".

Just pay the fine and make sure you keep the inspection up to date.

I love hearing the excuses people give when getting a citation. Many times I will give them the benefit of the doubt as the purpose behind our program is to educate the public and not revenue generation (despite what some people claim! ).

That said, a good attitude goes a long way to getting a warning instead of a citation and fine. I have yet to meet one officer that has done the latter after someone has yelled and argued with them.

But if it makes them feel better, than go for it; but also be aware that we can add notes to the back of the citation that the judge sees so when you go up before him/her in court your tirade may work against you!

People make mistakes, we all do and it's understandable; but accepting responsibility for them is what separates the adults from someone who just happens to be over the age of 18.

[Slowpoke_TX]

Originally Posted by Yb10

The old sticker is gone and there is no mention of the old stickers expiration date on the ticket or the new inspection receipt. How would they know?

To the OP: The DPS has a computer database of all the inspections performed in the State of Texas. It's likely that the dispatcher verified the expired inspection when they ran your license plate.

As far as communicating the facts of the case to the court... I'd be willing to bet that the software on the in-car computer has a place where the officer can put information (that doesn't print on the ticket) that gets put into your case file for the prosecutor and/or judge to see.