Q: fictitious inspection sticker in ME, 1st offense
My husband was recently pulled over and was ticketed for no proof of insurance, we have it although the card wasnt in his car. Also got summons for display of fictitious inspection sticker.This is a 1st offense, what are the penalties, and will there be jail time?
A:
On the insurance, if you contest the ticket and send in proof of insurance that ticket should be dismissed.
On the inspection sticker charge, it is a class E misdemeanor that carries a maximum penalty of 180 days in jail and $1000 fine. Those are the maximum penalties. Jail time is not mandatory.
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