Cincinnati, OH asked in Traffic Tickets, Car Accidents and Municipal Law for Ohio

Q: I Got into a wreck my fault but it wasn't bad at all but I got a ticket for not having insurance & had to go court &they

Said I had 2 weeks to pay the ticket which is due 200& something and it's due I forgot all about it what will happen because I didn't pay it? Oh & Its my first offense in ohio

2 Lawyer Answers
Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Licensed in Ohio

A: If you go in and pay it immediately, probably nothing. Call the clerk of courts to be sure they haven't issued a warrant. If they have, call an attorney.

Sally A. Roberts agrees with this answer

Sally A. Roberts
Sally A. Roberts
Answered
  • Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Hartford, CT

A: Go in to court to pay the ticket because if you don't you may end up arrested.

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