Originally Posted by
MojaveFlyer
I got a speed cam ticket from Pima County, AZ (Tucson) in the mail today. I do recall the flash so I was not surprised (I did not think I was driving too fast under the conditions but never mind that). I also got, today, a notice from Hertz that included a bill for $30 default is they charge my cc. The traffic enforcement company (this is contracted out) finds Hertz as the owner of the vehicle (even though it had Washington State plates), Hertz gives them my ID, and probably all the driver license info too, and charges me $30. OK, not worth arguing about.
The ticket, though is $236 for 11 mph over the limit, which is pretty hefty. I live on the east coast. It is my understanding from what I've read on the web (I know, worth what I paid for it) is that there will be no follow up on the ticket unless I am served by a process server, or I waive my rights for service by signing the form and sending them the dough.
I'm wondering if they will try to serve me as I'm out of state.
I'm also wondering if I pay the fine, if it will show up on my driving record here, and result in an insurance surcharge. I did not think this info would cross state lines, and it did not years ago when I got my last speeding ticket, in Utah, but again stuff I read on the web suggests this info is now shared.
Anyone have any experiences with this?
Check it out, see if you can find one real, provable, person who you can be sure has actually been served over a simple moving violation which does not involve damage to persons or property, or DUI, no matter where someone lives. AFAIK, there is no state in the US which has service for no damage no DUI moving violations, not in state, not out of state, for single violations. However, check how many states which do have compacts with other states for points being assessed if no defense or court appearance or ticket payment is made for moving violations. As always, YMMV!
ADD EDIT: How will you feel about this if you do ignore it, and a year from now, after points have been assessed, and your insurance goes up by $300 every six months for the next three years, for a $236 ticket, while you did nothing to check into it with proper legal advice or at least more than researching it on the Internet?