Q: I just got a call from a collection agency claiming that I was speeding in a small town near my home 3-1/2 years ago.
Apparently they have a picture of the back of my car, going 10 miles over the limit - We have 4 driving members in our family that all use my car, so I have no idea who may have been driving. I have not received any notice of this ticket until now. Do I have to pay this, along with collection fees?
A: The registered owner of the car is liable. You can try to fight it, or pay it - you could split it 4 ways. If turned over to collection, there are various ways they can use to force you to pay it, like not renewing a license, or reporting it to the credit bureaus to lower your credit score. Google Ohio speed cameras or use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local attorney.
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