You are correct, I had the option of paying 90-something dollars, or fix the issue, and get it signed and send in the check for 40 or whatever to "process" the paperwork.
In regards to officers charging - it was a small sheriff station that said I had to bring 20 cash if i wanted them to sign. Pretty messed up they'd even charge to sign a simple paper. Instead, I just went to a different station and one of the ladies at the front desk signed it off.
Im not surprised that the fees went up, over the last few years ticket violations cost more and more. The state just doesnt know how to spend money and has to get it SOMEWHERE i suppose... rather than fix the issue.
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Originally Posted by nightshift
I could be mistaken, but that may be the fee if you choose not to fix it. I'm speaking regarding California only. Usually there are two fees associated with what are known as fix it tickets, or correctable violations.
There is a dismissal fee that is applicable if you correct the violation, or fix it. Then there is a fine if you choose not to correct the violation which generally is a much higher fee.
The fix it fee is usually the same regardless if it's window tint, a head light out, tail light lens, or front plate. It used to be $10.00. I'm sure it's gone up. $48.00 seems high if you fix the violation. Then again, it is The People Republic of Kalifornia.
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