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Jeff_SS · 11-30-2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by GnarlyBro

Yea, i paid around $40... im pretty sure. That was how much the check was that I sent in with the ticket at least.

I know that some stations will charge just to sign off. One of the stations around here says they will only sign for $20 cash.

Yeah, mine said no cash accepted. So I had to dig up my checkbook last night and write it up to mail it today.

nightshift · 11-30-2011, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff_SS

No, it was $48 dollars.

Just for the sign off for the "fix it" violation? Ridiculous, like most traffic related fines in California. It used to be $10.00.

mikel441 · 11-30-2011, 02:57 PM

Nope, two years of ownership and no problems.

nightshift · 11-30-2011, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GnarlyBro

Yea, i paid around $40... im pretty sure. That was how much the check was that I sent in with the ticket at least.

I know that some stations will charge just to sign off. One of the stations around here says they will only sign for $20 cash.

Stations charging? No one should be charging for that. Fine goes directly to the state. In California any Peace Officer can sign off a fix it ticket, regardless of the agency who wrote the citation.

Jeff_SS · 11-30-2011, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by nightshift

Just for the sign off for the "fix it" violation? Ridiculous, like most traffic related fines in California. It used to be $10.00.

It just showed
Violation: "no front license plate"
Fine: $48.00

I wish it was only $10.. cause 48 bucks is 3 hours of work right there... *poof*

nightshift · 11-30-2011, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff_SS

It just showed
Violation: "no front license plate"
Fine: $48.00

I wish it was only $10.. cause 48 bucks is 3 hours of work right there... *poof*

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.

Jeff_SS · 11-30-2011, 03:34 PM

Quote:

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.

Yeah I live in CA, and this happened in CA, so we're on the same page here.
But yeah the fee was $48.00. Lovely California, since we're so in debt, they go around parking lots like their trick-or-treating for easy violations.

Madness11 · 11-30-2011, 03:36 PM

I don't have front plates on my motorcycle therefore I don't need front plates on my Camaro. If I don't have to wear a helmet on my motorcycle I shouldn't have to wear my seatbelt. I wear my seatbelt to stop the annoying dinging from not wearing it. It also keeps me fairly still in my seat when I am driving roughly through a turn or two.

I wish my dealership never put the bracket onto my bumper. The 4 holes in my bumper make me sick when I look at it.

hot_rod · 11-30-2011, 04:23 PM

I don't have a plate on when I'm in town. When I make a road trip, I put it on using the toggle bolts and remove it as soon as I'm back home.

Ralisk · 11-30-2011, 04:40 PM

Two words. HELL. NO.

kobSS · 11-30-2011, 05:02 PM

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.

Quote:

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.

mhood · 11-30-2011, 05:05 PM

It's required in Texas and the dealership that had my car already installed the front bracket before I could tell them not to. Actually, the new Texas plates look pretty good on the IOM...a nice design.

Camaro21 · 11-30-2011, 05:10 PM

I had the Swift Motorsports retractable plate on until I pulled up too far in the parking spot and tore it off

so now I don't have one on. I have been pulled over twice (both by Texas State Troopers) and given a warning each time..

78Z2812TBD · 11-30-2011, 06:00 PM

I don't have my Camaro yet (the plate will not be installed on the car when it gets here), but have no plate on the front of my vette, and haven't had an issue in 12 years in Texas. Drove to Canada this summer through Minnesota and never had a problem. I was parked in front of the Minneapolis courthouse for a day too (getting a passport).

11-30-2011, 02:57 PM	#73
mikel441 Drives: 2014 Sonic, 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gig Harbor, WA Posts: 2,451 View My Garage	Nope, two years of ownership and no problems. __________________

11-30-2011, 04:23 PM	#79
hot_rod Drives: 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,222 View My Garage	I don't have a plate on when I'm in town. When I make a road trip, I put it on using the toggle bolts and remove it as soon as I'm back home. __________________ "Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference." - Mark Twain "Never argue with an idiot, they drag you down to their level and beat you with experience" - Unknown

11-30-2011, 05:05 PM	#82
mhood Orange Camaros Rule! Drives: 2010 1SS LS3 RS IOM Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,559	It's required in Texas and the dealership that had my car already installed the front bracket before I could tell them not to. Actually, the new Texas plates look pretty good on the IOM...a nice design. __________________ Mary - Orange Camaros Rule!

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