Camera stop light ticket question (Newark: car registration, insurance, bad credit)

[saigafreak]

My friend got a ticket with one of those cameras on a stop light intersection. It's his father's car registered in NJ and he's of the mind that he's just going to ignore it and not pay. Does anyone know what the actual ramifications of doing this are? Figured it's out of CA's jurisdiction, assuming he's not pulled over anymore and that my friend is not going to actually live in CA for any extended period of time. This intersection was located in Newark BTW.

[johnrex62]

I would guess his father will get a ticket in the mail and whoop his butt when he gets home.

[saigafreak]

Originally Posted by johnrex62

I would guess his father will get a ticket in the mail and whoop his butt when he gets home.

LOL

My buddy is 40, his dad is 60 something and doesn't care about his credit since he owns his house outright and doesn't ever really use credit for anything (just incase they try a collection agency tactic)

[marcopolo666]

In many states (CA is one of them), they will recognize out-of-state tickets as valid and NOT allow renewal of car registration (or the owner's driver's license) until the fine (and any penalties) is paid. Stop trying to game the system and pay the damn ticket - you (well, somebody) ran the light and got caught, pay up. (Or pay a LOT more later.)

[saigafreak]

Originally Posted by marcopolo666

In many states (CA is one of them), they will recognize out-of-state tickets as valid and NOT allow renewal of car registration (or the owner's driver's license) until the fine (and any penalties) is paid. Stop trying to game the system and pay the damn ticket - you (well, somebody) ran the light and got caught, pay up. (Or pay a LOT more later.)

The car is registered in NJ by his father. His father could care less about bad credit should a collection agency go after him. The ticket is for about $500 ($490 + "processing fee"). I was suggesting that he fight the ticket since it's just so darn high, especially for a "went slow but didn't stop on red before turning right" violation. Personally, I would've fought it first and if denied, would not have paid it, but that's just me. I think he has the advantage since his father is ok with taking any credit hit. He just has to drive carefully next time he goes to CA.

Does anyone know whether NJ recognizes CA tickets?

[marcopolo666]

Originally Posted by saigafreak

The car is registered in NJ by his father. His father could care less about bad credit should a collection agency go after him. The ticket is for about $500 ($490 + "processing fee"). I was suggesting that he fight the ticket since it's just so darn high, especially for a "went slow but didn't stop on red before turning right" violation. Personally, I would've fought it first and if denied, would not have paid it, but that's just me. I think he has the advantage since his father is ok with taking any credit hit. He just has to drive carefully next time he goes to CA.

Does anyone know whether NJ recognizes CA tickets?

That's the real question (the bolded part) - and the reason I made my previous post. Also, (if he is still in CA) his car could be simply impounded. Many cop cars in CA have cameras that automatically read the plates of cars as they drive past and check the plates (unpaid tickets, stolen, etc). He could walk out and find a Denver boot on his car one day.

Not to mention all the states he will drive through to get back home. He better hope he isn't pulled over in any of them, and if he is stopped, that the state doesn't "data share" with California. I hope your friend doesn't mind spending a few days in jail, or a several thousand dollar fine.

[ggcd951]

he ran a stop light at intersection? I despise those who still runs the red light even after green is on crossing side.

[NoMoreSnowForMe]

Originally Posted by saigafreak

My friend got a ticket with one of those cameras on a stop light intersection. It's his father's car registered in NJ and he's of the mind that he's just going to ignore it and not pay. Does anyone know what the actual ramifications of doing this are? Figured it's out of CA's jurisdiction, assuming he's not pulled over anymore and that my friend is not going to actually live in CA for any extended period of time. This intersection was located in Newark BTW.

This article I found explains why he better not ignore it:

Out-of-State Motorists

But, if he's still in CA, instead of just paying it, he ought to go to court to see about getting it dismissed, if possible, to avoid points on DMV record and insurance hikes. I think he ought to just go to court and say he's sorry, it's his first offense, blah, blah, and ask the judge if he would please consider dismissing it.

Worth a try anyway. If it doesn't work, well, he'll have to pay up.

[jambo101]

If you dont pay the tickey ultimately it goes to court and court costs are added, your $100 ticket can easily balloon into figures north of $500, the judge may also issue a bench warrant on the owner of the car which results in the next time the car is stopped it gets impounded and the driver spends a little time in jail till the outstanding ticket is paid..

[ggcd951]

better pay now to get rid of it. consequences can include arrest warrant, collection, negative credit history entry, loss of driving privilege. Those are the ones that comes into mind.