Q: Under 18 traffic school?
I am 16 years old and got a ticket for not stopping at a stop sign. I did the mail-in and paid $170 (for the ticket and to go to traffic school. I just got a letter back in the mail saying drivers under 18 are unable to participate in the mail in process, and that I must go to court, plead not guilty and request a pre-trial hearing. I sent a check for $170, and I did not receive that check back. So first I am wondering where my $170 went and if I am able to go to traffic school even though I am under 18?
A:
As to the check they will either credit your account or return the money to you.
Go to court and talk to the prosecutor.
There may be a number of options.
A:
Hello Asker,
In these situations, the money is held in bond. The clerk still has it accounted as your money but it will be held to pay fines and costs owed on this ticket if you are assessed them. If you beat the ticket or it is dismissed, the money will be returned to the address listed on your ticket within a few weeks usually. As for your court date, you should expect to be present with a parent or guardian. Because you are under the age of 18, you MUST have a parent or guardian present with you in court. If it is any consolation that you must go to court, it is more likely that you will be given court supervision than a mail in request. You should also be prepared to take an in person traffic safety school as part of any punishment. This is because traffic safety school is a mandatory requirement for any court supervision for moving violations for persons under the age of 21.
I hope this helps and answers a few questions. If you have any other questions, please let us know.
Sincerely,
Jason A. Wilkins
Traffic Attorney
(630) 445-2293
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