New Jersey Traffic Ticket Lawyer Explains What Can Happen If You Just Ignore Your Traffic Ticket
What happens if you ignore a ticket depends on what type of ticket it is. If it is a ticket for a moving violation and you just ignore the ticket, the court could issue a bench warrant for your arrest, and your license could be suspended. This is a very serious consequence, so it is important that you not ignore a traffic ticket.
If it is a “fix-it” ticket (for example, your registration sticker wasn’t current or your tail light is out), you have to fix the problem and then take your car to an approved law enforcement location for a police officer or other official to sign off. The officer must verify that you complied with the requirements listed in your “fix-it” ticket. If you just ignore the ticket, then you might be subject to additional fines for the violation.
If it is a parking ticket, it may affect your ability to have your vehicle registration renewed. In some states, if you have over a certain number of unpaid parking tickets (such as 3 or 5), the motor vehicle authority can and will put a boot on your car so you can’t drive it. The motor vehicle authority in your state may even have your car towed. Therefore, it is best to pay your parking tickets and not risk these kinds of consequences.
An experienced New Jersey traffic ticket lawyer can be a good resource when trying to figure out whether to fight a traffic ticket. If you need help, call New Jersey traffic ticket lawyer Dan Matrafajlo at (908) 248-4404 for a free consultation.