Contesting a parking ticket:

[hooskins]

Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

Don't you still have to pay court costs even if they reduce the fine? It's kind of like you pay the same even if you go to court and use your time.

Yes but assuming you are a good driver they won't add points to your record. Points can kill your insurance.

I interned for a lawyer that practiced criminal law. He said not contesting traffic violations is a big mistake alot of people make. The other mistake is taking a felony without jail time vs a misdemeanor with jail time. Always take the misdemeanor.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by hooskins

Yes but assuming you are a good driver they won't add points to your record. Points can kill your insurance.

I interned for a lawyer that practiced criminal law. He said not contesting traffic violations is a big mistake alot of people make. The other mistake is taking a felony without jail time vs a misdemeanor with jail time. Always take the misdemeanor.

This is not correct. A parking ticket is not a moving violation and does not go against your driving, it does not add any points to your driving record, and it has no effect on your insurance.

Actually inmsurance companies do not look at your points from DMV they look at your actual driving record and have their own system for charging for violations.

Now for your question. If you have to go to court just payn the ticket unless you feel sitting in court for 7 hours is woth it to beat a $50 ticket.