How to pay a California traffic ticket driving under Indian License?
I am from India, and planning to visit the USA. I have plan to self drive at Los Angeles with my family and have a doubts if someone can help me.
I have gone through the regulations and driving rules and will 100% comply, but what if I accidentally or unintentionally cross the intersection while trying to stop during the yellow light or cross the intersection while the light is yellow but could not pass through the other intersection before the light is turned red.
How much is the fine I need to pay and how can I pay?
Can I pay through my credit card, as I may be scheduled to leave from USA the next day.
Best Answer
Typically, if a police officer saw you, he will stop you immediately and give you a ticket. You can pay that from anywhere in the world online (credit card, etc) or via a check.
If you were photographed by an automated system, the ticket will be mailed to the registered owner; if it is a rental car, to the rental car company. They will tell the police your name and address, and charge you a fee to your credit card for executing this request (this is not your ticket fee, only the fee to the rental car company to tell the police your name).
The police will then decide to sent you the ticket or not, depending on gravity and agreements between countries - if you are gone from the USA, unless you ran someone over, they will probably just toss it - or they will mail it to you.
It could be that it is still active on file when you come back in the future, and if you apply for a Visa or move to the USA, they might come and collect the ticket.
Aside from that, if you pass the stopping line while the light is still yellow, you are good. You would have to enter the crossing after it turns red to get in trouble.
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Can you pay a ticket online California?
You can pay in person, by mail, or online . To pay by mail, send your fine/bail to the courthouse listed on your courtesy notice. You can pay most fines/bails by credit/debit card. There is 5% fee to pay by credit/debit card, charged by the service used by the Court.Can someone else pay my traffic ticket in California?
4 attorney answersYou can mail it or have someone else pay it in person. Mail is usually the easiest option.How do I pay a fine in California?
The fine, penalties, and fees for infractions can be $490 or more. After the court has processed your ticket, you may be able to pay online, by phone, in person at the court, or by mail. Check the ticket, reminder notice, or court website to see whether you can pay by phone or online.Can you go to jail for unpaid traffic tickets in California?
If you don't pay your traffic ticket in California, you could face some serious jail time. Punishment for paid traffic tickets under CA Vehicle Code \xa7 40508 include up to six months in prison and a $100 fine. Unpaid traffic tickets are a serious matter you can't afford to brush off.How to drive in USA - 6 easy steps USA NEWS TODAY
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