| Vancouver Auto Chat 2016 VAC Community Head Moderator: Raid3n |
 | | 
02-06-2009, 02:47 PM
|
#1 | | What hasn't Killed me, has made me more tolerant of RS!
Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 187
Thanked 25 Times in 14 Posts
| US traffic ticket?
I just got a speeding ticket last night on I-5, just coming back from the Outlet. I heard several different answers from friends, some told me I dont need to pay, some said I do otherwise I will be in trouble when I cross border next time? 
I got 15 days to pay off, I think thats what the state patrol said
Let me know if you got the answer
Thanks
| 
|  | |
02-06-2009, 03:23 PM
|
#2 | | I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Vancouver
Posts: 2,899
Thanked 1,601 Times in 543 Posts
|
They will arrest you the next time you try to cross the border if you haven't paid.
| |
| | |
02-06-2009, 03:32 PM
|
#3 | | I *heart* Revscene.net very Muchie
Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Langley
Posts: 3,918
Thanked 3,235 Times in 1,221 Posts
|
Just pay it and save yourself the trouble
| |
| | |
02-06-2009, 03:41 PM
|
#4 | | NOOB, Not Quite a Regular!
Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GVRD
Posts: 30
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by Gatorade  They will arrest you the next time you try to cross the border if you haven't paid. | absolutely correct, they'll arrest you right at the border too.
| |
| | |
02-06-2009, 03:45 PM
|
#5 | | The RS Freebie guru
Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: East Vancouver
Posts: 22,032
Thanked 2,491 Times in 860 Posts
|
Hmm... I thought it was that they don't get you at the border, but if you ever get stopped by the police again down there, they'll throw you in jail...
| |
| | |
02-06-2009, 03:51 PM
|
#6 | | NOOB, Not Quite a Regular!
Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GVRD
Posts: 30
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by InvisibleSoul Hmm... I thought it was that they don't get you at the border, but if you ever get stopped by the police again down there, they'll throw you in jail... | nope, it happened to a friend of a friend of mine, it popped up on the screen while they were getting screened at the booth. unless they've changed, this happened a year and a half ago.
| |
| | |
02-06-2009, 05:29 PM
|
#7 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 5,185
Thanked 1,379 Times in 578 Posts
|
wow getting arrested over a speeding ticket? what will they charge you with?
| |
| | |
02-06-2009, 05:32 PM
|
#8 | | Even when im right, revscene.net is still right!
Join Date: May 2002 Location: vancouver
Posts: 2,179
Thanked 1,090 Times in 318 Posts
|
they'll charge you with the amount thats on the ticket then release you
| |
| | |
02-06-2009, 05:32 PM
|
#9 | | Need to Seek Professional Help
Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: vancouver
Posts: 1,036
Thanked 486 Times in 117 Posts
|
They can't arrest you if the ticket's being disputed.
They can if you let it lapse and haven't paid the fine.
__________________
2006 Civic Si Coupe
HFP / Gram Lights / Kumho / Buddy Club / Mugen
| |
| | |
02-06-2009, 05:39 PM
|
#10 | | I *Fwap* *Fwap* *Fwap* to RS
Join Date: May 2005 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 1,552
Thanked 47 Times in 12 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by TheBaker nope, it happened to a friend of a friend of mine, it popped up on the screen while they were getting screened at the booth. unless they've changed, this happened a year and a half ago. | Are you sure man? Not saying that you're bsing but, 'friend of a friend' isn't exactly the best source for info. If I were to make an educated guess, border security has bigger things to worry about and I doubt your name would come up on their computer unless you were wanted for something big. Possibly if you have a few outstanding tickets, but I highly doubt one ticket will get you arrested at the border.
However, with that said, if you were driving and you get pulled over again, then you will go to jail.
You can roll the dice, if you don't plan on going back to that state ever again, don't bother with paying the ticket.
__________________ Quote:
Originally Posted by Hyde rich ppl dont need respect from poor ppl | | |
| | |
02-06-2009, 07:01 PM
|
#11 | | Banned (ABWS)
Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MacLeod
Posts: 7,298
Thanked 542 Times in 289 Posts
|
just pay so you can revisit the state and have a mind in peace...
umm.. how much is a speeding tix in the state? (please convert to today's CAD $)
| |
| | |
02-06-2009, 07:11 PM
|
#12 | | Wunder? Wonder?? Wander???
Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: YVR
Posts: 218
Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts
|
It's better off just pay off the tix. Cause they will issue an warrant and u will get arrested if u are entering US again. Unless u are not planning to go back there for the next 10 to 15 years.
| |
| | |
02-06-2009, 10:37 PM
|
#13 | | What hasn't Killed me, has made me more tolerant of RS!
Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Delta, BC
Posts: 160
Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts
|
Pay off your US ticket. Someone actually got arrested at Point Roberts border last week. Cuffed and escorted into the office. LOL.
__________________
Mousie
| |
| | |
02-07-2009, 02:33 AM
|
#14 | | "They call me Bowser...RawR!"
Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 8,204
Thanked 897 Times in 360 Posts
|
It would make sense that since you broke the law and left the country that they would consider you to be a fugitive.
__________________
"Damn fine car Dodge... Ran over me wife with a Dodge!", Zeke
| |
| | |
02-07-2009, 02:54 AM
|
#15 | | y'all better put some respeck on my name
Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 18,225
Thanked 9,244 Times in 2,359 Posts
|
Pay it or dispute it. My friend disputed a $500 ticket a few years ago. We had to drive out to farm town in between Bellingham and Seattle. Judge was super nice and dismissed the ticket but my friend had to pay some court fee which was like $25.
| 
| | |
02-07-2009, 09:45 AM
|
#16 | | NOOB, Not Quite a Regular!
Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 46
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
Just pay it online, and yes, they will put a warrant out for your arrest. They do that for unpaid parking tickets as well.
No I kid you not, a few years ago I was with my cousins, who live in the states and we got pulled over in San Diego enroute to Mexico by the highway patrol for speeding.
The driver, being one of my cousins, got arrested on scene because he had outstanding traffic tickets and there was a statewide warrant for his arrest. There was no court open 2am Saturday morning in the county he got arrested, so we had to post bail, I think it was like $500 or something so he could could go home see the judge next business day.
Needless to say we had to cancel our drive over to Tiquana (sp) that night until he cleared his fines up.
| |
| | |
02-07-2009, 10:51 AM
|
#17 | | What hasn't Killed me, has made me more tolerant of RS!
Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 187
Thanked 25 Times in 14 Posts
|
Okay guys, I am gonna pay it off tonight
Thanks for all your inputs.
| |
| | |
02-07-2009, 11:13 AM
|
#18 | | Banned By Establishment
Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: 604
Posts: 4,015
Thanked 475 Times in 285 Posts
|
not worth the hassle. I paid mine. If you do not pay for it, you will be deemed convicted and will have a "record" and are at risk to get arrested at the border.
| |
| | |
02-07-2009, 12:24 PM
|
#19 | | Pull Out Towing. Women rescued for free.
Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hongcouver
Posts: 8,449
Thanked 2,414 Times in 1,283 Posts
|
If you don't pay the ticket, the ticket will go to collections and Washington state will revoke your driving privilages in the state.
The fine that went to collections will increase rapidly. I had a $200 dollar ticket for speeding become $400 in less than 3 months.
I have no idea how much I owe the collection company now, that is has been almost 10 years.
I still travel to the US and drive in Washington, but I make sure I drive the speed limit and try to stay in the right lane. I usually put the car in cruise control and enjoy the drive.
__________________ Originally posted by Iceman_19 you should have tried to touch his penis. that really throws them off. Originally posted by The7even SumAznGuy > Billboa Originally posted by 1990TSI SumAznGuy> Internet > tinytrix Quote:
Originally Posted by tofu1413 and icing on the cake, lady driving a newer chrysler 200 infront of me... jumped out of her car, dropped her pants, did an immediate squat and did probably the longest public relief ever...... steam and all. | (11-0-0) Buy/Sell rating Christine Shitvic Pull Out Towing | |
| | |
02-07-2009, 01:02 PM
|
#20 | | Wunder? Wonder?? Wander???
Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 233
Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by SumAznGuy If you don't pay the ticket, the ticket will go to collections and Washington state will revoke your driving privilages in the state.
The fine that went to collections will increase rapidly. I had a $200 dollar ticket for speeding become $400 in less than 3 months.
I have no idea how much I owe the collection company now, that is has been almost 10 years.
I still travel to the US and drive in Washington, but I make sure I drive the speed limit and try to stay in the right lane. I usually put the car in cruise control and enjoy the drive. | lol, so you didn't pay a speeding tix 10 years ago and have no hassle during these 10 years (assuming u still cross the border 10+ times a year). That's pretty good.
also, I also agree that the border officer won't arrest you if you have ONE outstanding speeding ticket. It is not really their problem, their job is not to catch ppl with outstanding speeding tickets at the border.
| |
| | |
02-07-2009, 10:18 PM
|
#21 | | Pull Out Towing. Women rescued for free.
Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hongcouver
Posts: 8,449
Thanked 2,414 Times in 1,283 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by kyo lol, so you didn't pay a speeding tix 10 years ago and have no hassle during these 10 years (assuming u still cross the border 10+ times a year). That's pretty good. | Knock on wood. 2008 alone, I went through the truck crossing at least 4 times, 3 times in 4 weeks when I went to autoX, and at least 4 times across across Pt. Roberts to pick up my race tires and race parts. So not quite 10 times, but definately more than once. =)
__________________ Originally posted by Iceman_19 you should have tried to touch his penis. that really throws them off. Originally posted by The7even SumAznGuy > Billboa Originally posted by 1990TSI SumAznGuy> Internet > tinytrix Quote:
Originally Posted by tofu1413 and icing on the cake, lady driving a newer chrysler 200 infront of me... jumped out of her car, dropped her pants, did an immediate squat and did probably the longest public relief ever...... steam and all. | (11-0-0) Buy/Sell rating Christine Shitvic Pull Out Towing | |
| | |
02-08-2009, 02:12 PM
|
#22 | | I *heart* Revscene.net very Muchie
Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Noitacol
Posts: 3,843
Thanked 644 Times in 231 Posts
|
Wait a minute. Are you guys sure that you will be hauled off to jail if you don't pay your ticket? Is this a new law or procedure? A few of my friends, myself included have un-paid speeding tickets in watcom county, skagit county etc. None of us have paid and we still cross the border on a regular basis. None of us have ever been questioned about an outstanding ticket. Keep in mind we don't speed through those countys but US customs never questions us about past traffic infractions.
| |
| | |
02-08-2009, 02:25 PM
|
#23 | | RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 8,858
Thanked 2,420 Times in 669 Posts
|
pay it and get rid of it off ur back.
| |
| | |
02-09-2009, 09:39 AM
|
#24 | | Wunder? Wonder?? Wander???
Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 233
Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by adambomb Wait a minute. Are you guys sure that you will be hauled off to jail if you don't pay your ticket? Is this a new law or procedure? A few of my friends, myself included have un-paid speeding tickets in watcom county, skagit county etc. None of us have paid and we still cross the border on a regular basis. None of us have ever been questioned about an outstanding ticket. Keep in mind we don't speed through those countys but US customs never questions us about past traffic infractions. | obviously they are bs-ing, you won't go to jail just because you got a few un-paid speeding tickets. if it's like serious offense, maybe, but a few speeding tickets is nothing. I really don't get why people like to make these stuff up. are they trying to scare ppl ?
| |
| | |
02-09-2009, 10:11 AM
|
#25 | | Willing to sell body for a few minutes on RS
Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Cloverdale
Posts: 11,534
Thanked 3,731 Times in 1,322 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by kyo obviously they are bs-ing, you won't go to jail just because you got a few un-paid speeding tickets. if it's like serious offense, maybe, but a few speeding tickets is nothing. I really don't get why people like to make these stuff up. are they trying to scare ppl ? | LOL, I'm not so sure about the border but the cops will arrest you up if pulled over and you have unpaid the tickets even if it's just one. You either pay or go up in front of the judge.
__________________
The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It's a very mean and nasty place... and I donīt care how tough you are, it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently, if you let it. You, me or nobody, is gonna hit as hard as life. But ain't about how hard you hit... It's about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward... how much you can take, and keep moving forward. Thatīs how winning is done. Now, if you know what you worth, go out and get what you worth. - Rocky Balboa | |
| | | |
Posting Rules
| You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
| | |
All times are GMT -8. The time now is 11:02 AM.
|
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!
The banners on the left side and below do not show for registered users!
