I cannot afford the fine

More traffic and driving situations

• I need to prepare for a traffic hearing Confirm the forum, required attendance, evidence procedure, and possible consequences.
• My insurance lapsed or my registration was suspended Resolve coverage and agency requirements before driving; license and registration consequences may be separate.
• I received an extra surcharge or assessment after paying court Agency charges can be separate from the original ticket fine.
• There is a refusal, interlock or mandatory program notice These requirements can have their own hearings, deadlines, and proof of completion.
• I was charged with driving while suspended or without a license Get legal help and stop driving unless lawfully authorized; consequences can be more serious than an ordinary ticket.
• A novice or young driver received a ticket Restricted, junior, provisional, or probationary licenses can carry additional consequences.
• I cannot attend on the scheduled date Request a change through the required procedure and confirm approval before relying on it.
• I was arrested or charged with DUI or impaired driving Obtain prompt local legal help; criminal or quasi-criminal proceedings and licensing action can run separately.

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