A truck driver told me that, if you get a ticket, pay it +$5 dollars over. Then, when you receive a refund check for the overpayment, do not cash it. This will keep your case open in the courts and prevent Motor Vehicles from processes the points against your record until your case is officially closed in the courts.
This same truck driver admitted there’s a lot of such gossip and ULs passed around the truck stops. So, I just wonder if anyone has tried this. (Of course, actual results may vary from state to state, but still…I think it’s just wishful thinking…like paying $.01 more on your college tuition on every bill just to mess up their books.)
Is there a factual answer on this? If not, may the SD gods bump it to IMHO…
I suppose these same truck drivers are selling each bridge they cross, too, right?
Is nonsense. Besides, keeping your case open is a good way to accidentally pick up an arrest warrant, even if you’ve actually paid the ticket.
This actually worked, back in the days when books were kept by hand. Not that it messed up their books, but that it cost them extra time and trouble to keep the books straight. Nowadays, not so much.
This has come up before, and I checked with my local court administrator. At least in Washington state, this isn’t true. As soon as they enter that you’ve admitted you’re guilty (by paying the fine), the judgement is final. The status of any refund is irrelevant.