Consequences of Failure to Respond

Sec. 78-402

 

Failure to comply with traffic citation attached to parked vehicle.

 

(c)       The authority shall send the registered owner of the vehicle with an unpaid and uncontested traffic citation a notice which shall inform the owner of the violation and request that the scheduled fine be paid within fifteen (15) days from the date of mailing by the authority and that failure to pay the fine shall result in the issue of a summons and complaint against the owner.  The authority may provide for the doubling of fines not paid within five working days for the date of issuance of the citation.

 

 

CONSEQUENCES OF FAILURE TO RESPOND

 

1.    After 5 working days, your right to a hearing may be forfeited and your fine will be doubled.

2.    A default judgment may be entered against you for the maximum penalty permitted by law plus $50.00 in court and / or collection costs plus any surcharge required by statute.

3.    Efforts to collect this judgment may include attachment of your permanent fund dividend, credit reporting and vehicle impound/immobilization.

 

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