# What happens if I don't pay my tickets? **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [February 25, 2008, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-i-dont-pay-my-tickets/439112 "2008-02-25T19:54:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Flander](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/8c91f0/32.png) [@Flander](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flander)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2008, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-i-dont-pay-my-tickets/439112/1 "2008-02-25T19:54:03Z")
This weekend, I managed to get a couple tickets. Also, because I had a previous ticket that I forgot to pay my license is suspended. I _might_ be able to pay these tickets in the allotted 30 days. But more than likely, I won’t. Question: what happens if I don’t? Will they just keep me from getting my license back until I pay them? Although it would be illegal, could I just keep driving as long as I don’t get caught? (I imagine I’ll only be able to do that until my vehicle registration comes around.) I live in Martin County Florida. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Q.E.D](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/51bf81/32.png) [@Q.E.D](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Q.E.D)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2008, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-i-dont-pay-my-tickets/439112/2 "2008-02-25T19:57:04Z")
The court is who you want to address these questions to, not random strangers on a message board. If you can’t pay the full amount of the tickets, they will oftentimes be willing to work out a payment plan. And no one here is going to tell you it’s ok to drive on a suspended license. ---
**Author:** ![Duckster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/duckster/32/1244_2.png) [@Duckster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duckster)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2008, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-i-dont-pay-my-tickets/439112/3 "2008-02-25T20:00:06Z")
See [http://www.hsmv.state.fl.us/ddl/faqsuspend.html](http://www.hsmv.state.fl.us/ddl/faqsuspend.html) ---
**Author:** ![Keeve](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f07891/32.png) [@Keeve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Keeve)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2008, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-i-dont-pay-my-tickets/439112/4 "2008-02-25T20:14:08Z")
[QUOTE=Flander] Although it would be illegal, could I just keep driving as long as I don’t get caught? [/QUOTE] Don’t rely on not getting caught. Even if you drive super-carefully, some idiot might hit you anyway, and the truth will come out. Or — as recently happened to someone I know — you might get stopped at a random checkpoint. Don’t do it. It’s too risky. ---
**Author:** ![Flander](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/8c91f0/32.png) [@Flander](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flander)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2008, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-i-dont-pay-my-tickets/439112/5 "2008-02-25T20:24:15Z")
**Duckster** , thanks for the link. It pretty much answers my question. **Q.E.D.** , I know I should contact the court. It wasn’t my intent to have anyone advise me on how to break or circumvent the law. I will, however, inquire about a possible payment plan. Thanks for the idea. ETA: **Keeve** , I thought of that possibility. And with my luck, it would happen. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![racer72](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/racer72/32/3075_2.png) [@racer72](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/racer72)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2008, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-i-dont-pay-my-tickets/439112/6 "2008-02-25T20:26:35Z")
My BIL once spent 14 days in jail because he did not pay a ticket and didn’t have the money to pay it and the late fees when he was caught driving. ---
**Author:** ![RedSwinglineOne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/a9adbd/32.png) [@RedSwinglineOne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RedSwinglineOne)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2008, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-i-dont-pay-my-tickets/439112/7 "2008-02-25T20:42:00Z")
In my experience, (Ca) the court will give you as much time as you need. If you go in **before** your fine is due, they should grant you an extension. When I was a teenager, I let a bunch of fix-it tickets go to warrant, and ended up scheduling payments for 30,60, and 90 days. And I even went back and asked to extend them some more. They always did. Just whatever you do, do not just let them go. The court does not like to be ignored. ---
**Author:** ![Gfactor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/9de053/32.png) [@Gfactor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gfactor)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2008, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-i-dont-pay-my-tickets/439112/8 "2008-02-25T21:08:14Z")
> [@](#): > > 322.34 Driving while license suspended, revoked, canceled, or disqualified.– > > (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), any person whose driver’s license or driving privilege has been canceled, suspended, or revoked, except a “habitual traffic offender” as defined in s. 322.264, who drives a vehicle upon the highways of this state while such license or privilege is canceled, suspended, or revoked is guilty of a moving violation, punishable as provided in chapter 318. > > (2) Any person whose driver’s license or driving privilege has been canceled, suspended, or revoked as provided by law, except persons defined in s. 322.264, who, knowing of such cancellation, suspension, or revocation, drives any motor vehicle upon the highways of this state while such license or privilege is canceled, suspended, or revoked, upon: > > (a) A first conviction is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. > > (b) A second conviction is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. > > (c) A third or subsequent conviction is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. > > The element of knowledge is satisfied if the person has been previously cited as provided in subsection (1); or the person admits to knowledge of the cancellation, suspension, or revocation; or the person received notice as provided in subsection (4). There shall be a rebuttable presumption that the knowledge requirement is satisfied if a judgment or order as provided in subsection (4) appears in the department’s records for any case except for one involving a suspension by the department for failure to pay a traffic fine or for a financial responsibility violation. > > (3) In any proceeding for a violation of this section, a court may consider evidence, other than that specified in subsection (2), that the person knowingly violated this section. > > (4) Any judgment or order rendered by a court or adjudicatory body or any uniform traffic citation that cancels, suspends, or revokes a person’s driver’s license must contain a provision notifying the person that his or her driver’s license has been canceled, suspended, or revoked. > > (5) Any person whose driver’s license has been revoked pursuant to s. 322.264 (habitual offender) and who drives any motor vehicle upon the highways of this state while such license is revoked is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. > > (6) Any person who operates a motor vehicle: > > (a) Without having a driver’s license as required under s. 322.03; or > > (b) While his or her driver’s license or driving privilege is canceled, suspended, or revoked pursuant to s. 316.655, s. 322.26(8), s. 322.27(2), or s. 322.28(2) or (4), > > and who by careless or negligent operation of the motor vehicle causes the death of or serious bodily injury to another human being is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. > > (7) Any person whose driver’s license or driving privilege has been canceled, suspended, revoked, or disqualified and who drives a commercial motor vehicle on the highways of this state while such license or privilege is canceled, suspended, revoked, or disqualified, upon: > > (a) A first conviction is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. > > (b) A second or subsequent conviction is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. > > (8)(a) Upon the arrest of a person for the offense of driving while the person’s driver’s license or driving privilege is suspended or revoked, the arresting officer shall determine: > > 1. Whether the person’s driver’s license is suspended or revoked. > > 2. Whether the person’s driver’s license has remained suspended or revoked since a conviction for the offense of driving with a suspended or revoked license. > > 3. Whether the suspension or revocation was made under s. 316.646 or s. 627.733, relating to failure to maintain required security, or under s. 322.264, relating to habitual traffic offenders. > > 4. Whether the driver is the registered owner or coowner of the vehicle. > > (b) If the arresting officer finds in the affirmative as to all of the criteria in paragraph (a), the officer shall immediately impound or immobilize the vehicle. > > (c) Within 7 business days after the date the arresting agency impounds or immobilizes the vehicle, either the arresting agency or the towing service, whichever is in possession of the vehicle, shall send notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, to any coregistered owners of the vehicle other than the person arrested and to each person of record claiming a lien against the vehicle. All costs and fees for the impoundment or immobilization, including the cost of notification, must be paid by the owner of the vehicle or, if the vehicle is leased, by the person leasing the vehicle. > > (d) Either the arresting agency or the towing service, whichever is in possession of the vehicle, shall determine whether any vehicle impounded or immobilized under this section has been leased or rented or if there are any persons of record with a lien upon the vehicle. Either the arresting agency or the towing service, whichever is in possession of the vehicle, shall notify by express courier service with receipt or certified mail, return receipt requested, within 7 business days after the date of the immobilization or impoundment of the vehicle, the registered owner and all persons having a recorded lien against the vehicle that the vehicle has been impounded or immobilized. A lessor, rental car company, or lienholder may then obtain the vehicle, upon payment of any lawful towing or storage charges. If the vehicle is a rental vehicle subject to a written contract, the charges may be separately charged to the renter, in addition to the rental rate, along with other separate fees, charges, and recoupments disclosed on the rental agreement. If the storage facility fails to provide timely notice to a lessor, rental car company, or lienholder as required by this paragraph, the storage facility shall be responsible for payment of any towing or storage charges necessary to release the vehicle to a lessor, rental car company, or lienholder that accrue after the notice period, which charges may then be assessed against the driver of the vehicle if the vehicle was lawfully impounded or immobilized. > > (e) Except as provided in paragraph (d), the vehicle shall remain impounded or immobilized for any period imposed by the court until: > > 1. The owner presents proof of insurance to the arresting agency; or > > 2. The owner presents proof of sale of the vehicle to the arresting agency and the buyer presents proof of insurance to the arresting agency. > > If proof is not presented within 35 days after the impoundment or immobilization, a lien shall be placed upon such vehicle pursuant to s. 713.78. > > (f) The owner of a vehicle that is impounded or immobilized under this subsection may, within 10 days after the date the owner has knowledge of the location of the vehicle, file a complaint in the county in which the owner resides to determine whether the vehicle was wrongfully taken or withheld. Upon the filing of a complaint, the owner may have the vehicle released by posting with the court a bond or other adequate security equal to the amount of the costs and fees for impoundment or immobilization, including towing or storage, to ensure the payment of such costs and fees if the owner does not prevail. When the vehicle owner does not prevail on a complaint that the vehicle was wrongfully taken or withheld, he or she must pay the accrued charges for the immobilization or impoundment, including any towing and storage charges assessed against the vehicle. When the bond is posted and the fee is paid as set forth in s. 28.24, the clerk of the court shall issue a certificate releasing the vehicle. At the time of release, after reasonable inspection, the owner must give a receipt to the towing or storage company indicating any loss or damage to the vehicle or to the contents of the vehicle. > > (9)(a) A motor vehicle that is driven by a person under the influence of alcohol or drugs in violation of s. 316.193 is subject to seizure and forfeiture under ss. 932.701-1932.707 and is subject to liens for recovering, towing, or storing vehicles under s. 713.78 if, at the time of the offense, the person’s driver’s license is suspended, revoked, or canceled as a result of a prior conviction for driving under the influence. > > (b) The law enforcement officer shall notify the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles of any impoundment or seizure for violation of paragraph (a) in accordance with procedures established by the department. > > (c) Notwithstanding s. 932.703(1)(c) or s. 932.7055, when the seizing agency obtains a final judgment granting forfeiture of the motor vehicle under this section, 30 percent of the net proceeds from the sale of the motor vehicle shall be retained by the seizing law enforcement agency and 70 percent shall be deposited in the General Revenue Fund for use by regional workforce boards in providing transportation services for participants of the welfare transition program. In a forfeiture proceeding under this section, the court may consider the extent that the family of the owner has other public or private means of transportation. [http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App\_mode=Display\_Statute&Search\_String=&URL=Ch0322/SEC34.HTM&Title=-\>2007-\>Ch0322-\>Section%2034#0322.34](http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=Ch0322/SEC34.HTM&Title=-%3E2007-%3ECh0322-%3ESection%2034#0322.34) > [@](#): > > How do I clear a suspension for failure to comply with traffic summons, to appear on a traffic summons or to pay fine? > > Driver license is suspended indefinitely. Contact the traffic court in the county where the traffic summons was issued, satisfy the traffic summons and present proof of the satisfaction plus a $47.50 reinstatement fee in any Florida driver license office. Some traffic courts allow payment for the traffic summons online via credit card. Check the traffic court web site to determine if you can pay yours now. > > Out-of-state residents must send the satisfaction and $47.50 reinstatement fee and a letter of residency to: > > The Bureau of Driver Improvement > P.O. Box 5775 > Tallahassee, Florida 32314-5775 > Make Check Payable to the Division of Driver Licenses > > A clearance letter will be mailed to you. If inquiring about an out-of-state traffic summons on the Florida driver record, contact the court that has jurisdiction. If more ticket information is needed, contact the Bureau of Customer Services at (850) 617-2000. [http://www.hsmv.state.fl.us/ddl/faqsuspend.html](http://www.hsmv.state.fl.us/ddl/faqsuspend.html) ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2008, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-i-dont-pay-my-tickets/439112/9 "2008-02-25T21:45:08Z")
When I worked with the police force, it was SOP for the court to issue what they called a “bench warrant” on violators who failed to show up for court. While the cops wouldn’t actively go looking for you, there are any number of instances where your license number might be checked for wants and warrants, at which time your vehicle will be impounded and, if you are present, you arrested under the warrant. You’re much better off arranging payments with the court. ---
**Author:** ![suranyi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e36b37/32.png) [@suranyi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/suranyi)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2008, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-i-dont-pay-my-tickets/439112/10 "2008-02-25T22:04:29Z")
I second what Keeve said. I have a very close friend whose license was suspended but she continued to drive (don’t ask – long story). Several months later a cop pulled her over for a minor infraction. Her car was towed there and then and she was left on the side of the street with no transportation. In fact she barely missed being arrested herself. I had to take her to the courthouse so she could plead guilty in front of a judge as well as pay a fine to get her license restored and her car back – a fairly painful and expensive experience. Ed ---
**Author:** ![Loach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/loach/32/350_2.png) [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2008, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-i-dont-pay-my-tickets/439112/11 "2008-02-25T23:28:19Z")
I am of course not telling you what to do. I can just tell you what would happen in my state. For one getting caught for driving while suspended would mean a longer suspension and possible jail time. Not showing up for court would mean the judge would issue a warrant for contempt of court. That charge would have to be answered as well as any traffic tickets that you have been avoiding. It would mean going to jail until the bail is posted and possible fines for contempt. And as for hoping to not get caught, there is a good chance you would get caught during a random plate inquiry. That’s in my state. Maybe they give you a cookie in Florida. ---
**Author:** ![pkbites](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pkbites/32/204_2.png) [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2008, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-i-dont-pay-my-tickets/439112/12 "2008-02-25T23:49:17Z")
[QUOTE=Loach] That’s in my state. Maybe they give you a cookie in Florida. [/QUOTE] That’s what they’re trying to do here. At least for poor people. About every 6 months some officials, as well as the largest [newspaper](http://www.jsonline.com/) in the state, call for forgiving the fines of indigents and giving them their driving privileges back. If you’re middle class or above, pay your fines, and obey your suspensions: or else! ---
**Author:** ![Ephemera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8baadc/32.png) [@Ephemera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ephemera)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2008, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-i-dont-pay-my-tickets/439112/13 "2008-02-26T15:57:34Z")
What happens if you have an unpaid ticket in a state that you do not reside in and live nowhere close to? I got a ticket in New York a couple years ago that I never paid because I lost the ticket and shrugged it off at the time because I live in Tennessee and don’t often find myself that far north. I’ve been pulled over a couple times since in a few other states (I have an acknowledged speeding problem) and there’s never been a word said or letter received from New York but could there be in the future? I know if I get pulled over there, that I’m pretty much screwed but am I in any danger of my Tennessee license being suspended or possibly having a warrant served to me because of a New York infraction? Also, how would I go about paying this if I don’t even remember what municipality caught me? All I remember is that I was on I-87 somewhere in Adirondack Park and, as mentioned, I lost the ticket. ---
**Author:** ![picker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/picker/32/13969_2.png) [@picker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/picker)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2008, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-i-dont-pay-my-tickets/439112/14 "2008-02-26T16:19:16Z")
[QUOTE=Loach] And as for hoping to not get caught, there is a good chance you would get caught during a random plate inquiry. [/QUOTE] What exactly is a ‘random plate inquiry’? Is that during a traffic stop? Something you do when a vehicle pings your Spidey Senses? Or just something you do when sitting at a light? I’ve always wondered if they’re checking me out just sitting in traffic. ('course I’m a long-hair, so I tend to get looks anyway, especially in small towns) ---
**Author:** ![Duckster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/duckster/32/1244_2.png) [@Duckster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duckster)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2008, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-i-dont-pay-my-tickets/439112/15 "2008-02-26T16:29:49Z")
[QUOTE=Aesiron] I got a ticket in New York a couple years ago that I never paid because I lost the ticket and shrugged it off at the time because I live in Tennessee and don’t often find myself that far north. I’ve been pulled over a couple times since in a few other states (I have an acknowledged speeding problem) and there’s never been a word said or letter received from New York but could there be in the future? [/QUOTE] If and when the Real ID Act kicks in, it is quite likely the next time you get pulled over and the police run on check on you and your vehicle that New York ticket might just pop up. ---
**Author:** ![Gfactor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/9de053/32.png) [@Gfactor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gfactor)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2008, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-i-dont-pay-my-tickets/439112/16 "2008-02-26T16:32:41Z")
[QUOTE=picker] What exactly is a ‘random plate inquiry’? Is that during a traffic stop? Something you do when a vehicle pings your Spidey Senses? Or just something you do when sitting at a light? I’ve always wondered if they’re checking me out just sitting in traffic. ('course I’m a long-hair, so I tend to get looks anyway, especially in small towns) [/QUOTE] See [Can a cop just run your tags while being behind you?](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=419075) ---
**Author:** ![Gfactor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/9de053/32.png) [@Gfactor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gfactor)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2008, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-i-dont-pay-my-tickets/439112/17 "2008-02-26T16:39:46Z")
[QUOTE=Aesiron] I know if I get pulled over there, that I’m pretty much screwed but am I in any danger of my Tennessee license being suspended or possibly having a warrant served to me because of a New York infraction? [/QUOTE] This is possible. [http://www.aamva.org/About/PressRoom/RecentMediaCoverage/Unpaid+Speeding+Ticket.htm](http://www.aamva.org/About/PressRoom/RecentMediaCoverage/Unpaid+Speeding+Ticket.htm) > [@](#): > > Also, how would I go about paying this if I don’t even remember what municipality caught me? All I remember is that I was on I-87 somewhere in Adirondack Park and, as mentioned, I lost the ticket. > [@](#): > > Q: I lost my copy of the ticket I was issued. How can I take care of it? > > If you know the court to which court the ticket is answerable, contact that court. > > If you do not know, contact the Department of Motor Vehicles Call Center . The DMV can often identify the local court or Traffic Violations Bureau in which your ticket is answerable if the ticket was not issued recently. [http://www.troopers.state.ny.us/FAQs/Traffic\_Safety/Tickets/](http://www.troopers.state.ny.us/FAQs/Traffic_Safety/Tickets/) ---
**Author:** ![Ephemera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8baadc/32.png) [@Ephemera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ephemera)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2008, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-i-dont-pay-my-tickets/439112/18 "2008-02-26T16:43:24Z")
Thanks, **Gfactor**. I’ll be contacting them on lunch. ---
**Author:** ![Gfactor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/9de053/32.png) [@Gfactor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gfactor)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2008, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-i-dont-pay-my-tickets/439112/19 "2008-02-26T16:51:16Z")
[QUOTE=Aesiron] Thanks, **Gfactor**. I’ll be contacting them on lunch. [/QUOTE] Good luck. ---
**Author:** ![MissTskTsk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9d8465/32.png) [@MissTskTsk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MissTskTsk)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2008, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-i-dont-pay-my-tickets/439112/20 "2008-02-26T17:14:00Z")
As for a ticket you never paid in another state… check your credit report. They probably sent you to collections. I know my state does that. They send you to collections, eventually garnish your wages or bank account, then once you’ve paid through garnishment (generally double the original fine) they adjudicate you and you’re out from under the ticket, but your credit is all dinged up. I don’t know if New York does that, but I know WA. State and Oregon do. I’m a good girl and a good driver… my ex-husband was a bit of a habitual traffic offender. Go to the court and arrange a payment schedule, they’ll be happy to work with you. Also, don’t drive on a suspended license, if you’re caught, some states can classify you as a habitual offender and yank your drivers license for anywhere from 5-10 years. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-i-dont-pay-my-tickets/439112.md?page=2)