Q: I was ticketed for my car window being tinted too dark, made corrections years later found out my driver license was sus
I was giving a ticket for tinted window which I had fix and had an officer sign off, went to pay the fee at court, 3 years later I found out my driver license was suspended due to that ticket. Dmv say for me to show proof, which I had misplaced or lost the receipt because it happen since it had been three year past, I never received any notice in the mail or a phone call notification… only found out cause I was pulled over and the police told me….the court says that they don’t have record of me paying, it’s going to cost me $847 just to pay the bill off, and an additional $125 just to get my license back… what can I do in this situation
A: In California, if you've been ticketed and later discover your license was suspended due to an alleged non-payment, your immediate priority should be to gather any evidence you have of payment or correction. Bank statements or other financial records could serve as proof if you've lost the receipt. If you lack concrete evidence, you might consider seeking legal advice on potentially contesting the suspension and fine, either by filing a motion to vacate the judgment or another appropriate legal avenue, as the absence of proper notice could be relevant.
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