Q: I got pulled over for being in carpool but the officer incorrectly wrote my last name and license number?
I got a ticket for being in the car pool lane by myself. I got a notice in the mail to pay the fine but I noticed that my last name is spelled incorrectly and my license number is incorrect. I also had no license plate number because I had just bought a new car. Can I ignore this ticket or is there still a way for them to track me?
A: You may luck out, however keep a very watchful eye. Though your identifying information is not accurate, it would take little effort to correct, and the citation could be filed and attached to you with the court. You may consider using the court website to monitor if a citation case appears in your name, and if the option exists (most courts it does) also search under the actual citation number.
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