Ridiculous fine for a seatbelt ticket!

KUSH · 11-01-2011, 05:03 PM

I was one of the 4 passengers in the back of my friends car about a month ago and we all didn't have our seatbelts on so we all received tickets. This is my first ticket EVER and when I searched online how much seatbelt tickets would cost, a lot of sources showed that the first offense shouldn't be over 80 dollars. I got a courtesy notice that says that I need to pay the court a total of $159.00.... does this seem right? It was my very first offense.

I'm willing to admit that I was wrong to not be wearing my seatbelt and i'm willing to pay a fine but this amount seems a little suspicious to me. What do you guys think?

CC_370z · 11-01-2011, 05:11 PM

Pay it and move on.

KUSH · 11-01-2011, 05:19 PM

yes sir! =D

RandyD · 11-01-2011, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CC_370z

Pay it and move on.

probably also includes 'court costs' or some other items.

leighspped · 11-01-2011, 05:23 PM

Just like the dealership they always find away to make ppl pay

pedZ · 11-01-2011, 05:27 PM

Since California is broke they have been raised fees like crazy.

KUSH · 11-01-2011, 05:40 PM

hmm... just seems kinda unfair and retarded to me.... its not like i'm putting anyone else at risk by not putting on a seatbelt.

i mean think about it,, would a kindergarten teacher slap a kid in the face for not tying his shoelace? the kid doesn't know better! i mean,,, sure he can trip and hurt himself but its more comfortable that way,, and looks kinda cool >=D lOL

Anatoray · 11-01-2011, 07:28 PM

Sets a bad example for the people around you. You may not like it, but that's what this pansy "Raise my kids for me" country has come to.

You should consider yourself lucky. In this state its the DRIVER that gets all the tickets. You would have been in for a beating.

frost · 11-01-2011, 07:30 PM

This thread is everything I hate about California in a nutshell. The cop will sit across the street from a home depot or something with 20 illegals in front of it, but not do anything. But as as soon as a "well to do" guy goes by, dollar signs float in their heads and they bust your ass.

m4a1mustang · 11-01-2011, 07:31 PM

Well you could fly out of the car in an accident and cause damage.

frost · 11-01-2011, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Well you could fly out of the car in an accident and cause damage.

As long as he doesn't hit an illegal, he would then be charged with a hate crime

m4a1mustang · 11-01-2011, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

As long as he doesn't hit an illegal, he would then be charged with a hate crime

pedZ · 11-01-2011, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anatoray

Sets a bad example for the people around you. You may not like it, but that's what this pansy "Raise my kids for me" country has come to.

Lemers · 11-01-2011, 07:43 PM

Just like everything in life you will find that tickets have a hidden cost. They are court fees. I once had a speeding ticket where the actual fine was $80 and the court fees were $90. It's part of life. And it's a way to fund governments (local in this case) without raising taxes.

Spikuh · 11-01-2011, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by RandyD

probably also includes 'court costs' or some other items.

This.

[EDIT]Just noticed this was in Cali. Friend of mine who lives there ended up paying something $300+ for I think an out of date inspection sticker, running Texas plates and having a Texas license.

11-01-2011, 05:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
KUSH Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Norcal Posts: 58 Drives: 2011 370z PW 7at Rep Power: 14	Ridiculous fine for a seatbelt ticket! I was one of the 4 passengers in the back of my friends car about a month ago and we all didn't have our seatbelts on so we all received tickets. This is my first ticket EVER and when I searched online how much seatbelt tickets would cost, a lot of sources showed that the first offense shouldn't be over 80 dollars. I got a courtesy notice that says that I need to pay the court a total of $159.00.... does this seem right? It was my very first offense. I'm willing to admit that I was wrong to not be wearing my seatbelt and i'm willing to pay a fine but this amount seems a little suspicious to me. What do you guys think?

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Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	Just like everything in life you will find that tickets have a hidden cost. They are court fees. I once had a speeding ticket where the actual fine was $80 and the court fees were $90. It's part of life. And it's a way to fund governments (local in this case) without raising taxes. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

11-01-2011, 05:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
CC_370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 250 Drives: Corvette, CBR1000RR Rep Power: 14	Pay it and move on.

11-01-2011, 05:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
KUSH Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Norcal Posts: 58 Drives: 2011 370z PW 7at Rep Power: 14	yes sir! =D

11-01-2011, 05:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
KUSH Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Norcal Posts: 58 Drives: 2011 370z PW 7at Rep Power: 14	hmm... just seems kinda unfair and retarded to me.... its not like i'm putting anyone else at risk by not putting on a seatbelt. i mean think about it,, would a kindergarten teacher slap a kid in the face for not tying his shoelace? the kid doesn't know better! i mean,,, sure he can trip and hurt himself but its more comfortable that way,, and looks kinda cool >=D lOL

11-01-2011, 07:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
Anatoray Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 794 Drives: 09 BLK 370Z Rep Power: 17	Sets a bad example for the people around you. You may not like it, but that's what this pansy "Raise my kids for me" country has come to. You should consider yourself lucky. In this state its the DRIVER that gets all the tickets. You would have been in for a beating.

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